The Activity Den

The Activity Den

At a glance

Causes

  • Children / families
  • Local / community
  • Young people

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

The Activity Den is based in Stanley, a former mining town midway between Consett and Chester Le Street. It’s a challenge and that’s why The Activity Den is so important for our community. We work with around 100 children and young people regularly each week. We will also engage around 150 children and young people via specific activities and events. Our children and young people are front and centre of all that we do. 

 

Imagine a young peoples community centre where they get all the best nights, hold the power and the keys and have all the resources they need to learn and have great fun in their space. Our beautiful old refurbished Victorian School is awash with colour and opportunity designed and shaped by young people.  It’s well equipped, warm and welcoming to all who enter through our doors.

 

Activities

The Den groups are; 

 

  • Sound Hub - our music project providing low cost expert music tuition to young people, and Recently featured on the BBC (10+) (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cumbria-47271745/county-durham-club-offers-affordable-music-lessons). Sound Hub young people showcase their work during the year and host family music events in spring and Christmas with live music and a bar to raise vital funds. 
  • Den Dance - Our freestyle dance group provides quality dance tuition at an extremely low cost to children and young people. Our dance tutor teaches various dance routines and techniques to ensure safe practice in a fun environment. They will be working towards showcases at local events to raise funds to continue the project.

 

Our three youth clubs - Den Shoots for children aged 6-8 years, Healthy Futures for young people aged 9-12 years and "Later" for young people aged 13+. 

 

  • The Young Volunteers Task Force was established for those members who want to get more involved in community life. Young Volunteers all aged 13+ assist our youth worker and the volunteers by overseeing the kitchen area, supporting activities and games and publicising Den activities and events. Young people who want to give back to their community.

 

  • Our young volunteer computer suite has been completely refurbished during the last year with modern systems which can be used for homework, job search and supporting Den activities.

Current opportunities

County Durham and Tees Valley, DH99LU

The Activity Den is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees for a very successful children and young people’s charity in Stanley, Co. Durham....

County Durham and Tees Valley, DH99LU

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees with skills in budgeting and strategic financial planning, with experience of...