The research, which will be launched on 5 February, was carried out by 22 young people from Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities.
It was commissioned by Newcastle City Council and conducted by the Regional Youth Work Unit and Save the Children.
Cate Blatherwick, a consultant for the Regional Youth Work Unit, said: "The research responded to a 2000 Ofsted report revealing a lack of services for BME young people." Around 288 young people aged 10 to 29 were consulted. They want more sports facilities, culturally mixed provision, detached BME workers, involvement in service development and anti-racism training for workers.
Bill Niblo, area manager for play and youth services at Newcastle City Council, said: "We are preparing a written response and will ask the researchers to join our youth forum."
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