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Inside Story: The Joint Brigades Club

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What it is: A club for young people in Wandsworth that brings together Boys' and Girls' Brigade groups

Goals: To provide a safe and welcome atmosphere where youngsters can be themselves

Funding: Grants from the London Borough of Wandsworth, 4Children, the Local Network Fund, part of the Children's Fund, and the Bridge House Trust

Contact: information@makespace.org.uk

Young people in one of Britain's most deprived communities have found a new respect for their local club following the refurbishment of two rooms at the venue.

A 5,000 grant from 4Children's Make Space campaign, which aims to set up a network of after-school clubs across the country, has resulted in a change in attitude among young people at the club in Wandsworth, south London, according to the club's co-ordinator Chris Bus.

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