Organisation: Caddington Young People's Forum (CYPF) Issue Lack of facilities for young people in the local area
The situation: The CYPF was set up to give young people the opportunity to get their voices heard. The Forum identified that there were few facilities for young people in the village except for a run-down youth club. Using money collected from fundraising, a grant and negotiating on price a youth shelter has been bought and constructed. What children and young people said
"The youth shelter is used by little kids during the day and we have somewhere to go at night even when it's raining."
"You do listen to us and you do what you say you're gonna do. That's why we trust you."
What's changed? Floodlighting has been installed for an existing Multi Use Games Area, allowing all year round use. A youth shelter has been built. After persistent lobbying the local authority has repaired and re-opened the local youth club. Young people have attended a team-building adventure weekend and more trips are planned for the future.
Every Child Matters outcomes: Making a positive contribution; Being healthy; Enjoying and achieving
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