Youth Activities
Supporting Our Future
Young people matter today and are our future, so our youth work activities are a vital and successful part of our organisation. We provide a variety of activities for refugees and asylum seekers aged 11–21.
Young refugees and asylum seekers, particularly unaccompanied minors, may have experienced poverty, disadvantage, and abuse in their home countries. Upon arriving in the UK, they may face further challenges including linguistic and cultural barriers, social isolation, and ongoing deprivation.
The Youth Well-being Project supports refugee and asylum-seeking young people, with an emphasis on those who may have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect.
The aim of this project is to improve young people’s overall health and wellbeing by providing opportunities for support, socialisation, confidence building and integration into the local community. Our youth activities help young people develop their voice, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
NCG Youth Team Activities
🎨 Weekly Youth Club
Our Youth Club is led by our youth team and volunteers, with guest hosts and facilitators from the creative arts and sports industries, as well as educational workshops. Activities include circus skills, art and drama sessions, film screenings, sports and exercise classes. This mixed group for young people aged 12–19 meets every Thursday evening in Hendon.
⚽ Weekly Football Club
Our Youth Team facilitates a weekly football club with a trained coach to provide support and guidance, while helping young people exercise, have fun and socialise. This group meets every Friday evening at Brent Cross.
📚 Youth ESOL Online Class
Our experienced Youth ESOL teachers facilitate two interactive online classes every week for beginner students (Entry Level/Entry Level 1) and advanced students (Level 2+).
🏛️ Youth Outings & School Holiday Activities
Our Youth Team organises outings and activities during evenings, weekends and school holidays to galleries, museums and activity centres across London.
🤝 Youth Volunteering
We provide volunteering opportunities for young people aged 15–19. Young volunteers support activities for asylum-seeking children living in hotels while building skills and improving employability.
Refer a Young Person
To find out more about these activities or to refer a young person, please contact our Youth Team directly.
Sarah Cohen
Refugee Youth Worker
📞 07707 211966
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Sarah.c@ncgateway.org.uk
Maryam Ansari
Youth Wellbeing Manager
📞 07724 340701
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Maryam@ncgateway.org.uk