Despite its faded appearance, the park has served as a vital hub for Sinfin's youth for more than a decade, offering a place of connection and respite amid the challenges of daily life.
Several years ago, our detached youth work team, Gerome and David, began engaging with the community here, providing support and opportunities for young people facing poverty and limited prospects.
Sinfin is a vibrant multicultural area, bound together by shared hardship. Poverty and lack of opportunity are persistent struggles, but they have also fostered resilience and solidarity. At Rocket Park we offer regular sessions where young people can momentarily escape their realities through sports, activities, and connections with staff. These sessions use youth work techniques such as relationship-building, mentoring, and providing safe spaces for young people to explore their interests and develop positive self-perceptions. The relationships we build through consistent engagement offer trust, support, and a sense of belonging, helping to nurture their self-confidence and reinforce their ability to make positive decisions.
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