Springbank Community Group CiC

06/11/2026

🎄🎁 HELP MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR OUR TEENAGERS! 🎁🎄

This Christmas, we're working hard to spread a little extra joy to all the children and young people in our community.

But we're short of suitable presents for teenagers and we'd love your help! Sometimes teenagers can be overlooked when it comes to Christmas giving, but they deserve to feel special too.

We're looking for donations of new gifts such as:

🎧 Headphones and tech accessories
🎮 Gaming accessories
🎁 Gift vouchers
💄 Beauty and self-care products
⚽ Sports and hobby gifts
📚 Books, games and puzzles
🍫 Chocolate and festive treats
🎨 Anything fun, thoughtful and suitable for teenagers!

No donation is too small – every gift will make a difference.

If you, your family, friends or local businesses are able to donate, we would be incredibly grateful.

Let's come together as a community and make sure our young people have something special to smile about this Christmas. 🎅❤️

📩 Donations can be dropped weekdays 9am-2pm.

Thank you for supporting our community! ❤️

06/11/2026

💚 NATIONAL YOUTH WORK WEEK 2026 💚

🌍 OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT BORDERS 🌍

Youth work doesn't stop at the doors of a youth club. Sometimes, the opportunities it creates take young people hundreds of miles from home!

🌟 2026 marked the 31st International Peace Camp!

This summer, we brought together 27 participants from Cheltenham , Göttingen and Toruń for a week of friendship, adventure and cultural exchange.

From climbing and caving to exploring Gloucestershire and sharing stories around the campfire, every experience offered opportunities to learn, grow and connect.

But international youth work is about much more than the activities. It's about the lasting impact these opportunities have on young people's lives.

🤝 Building relationships
🌍 Broadening horizons
💪 Developing life skills
💬 Empowering young people
🌱 Creating pathways

❤️ One reflection shared by a young person at this year's Peace Camp captures it perfectly:

"We didn't realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun."

Sometimes young people don't recognise the impact of youth work until years later.

We've seen former participants return as volunteers, leaders and professional youth workers, creating opportunities for the next generation.

And that's the wider impact of youth work. What starts as an opportunity to have fun, make friends or try something new can develop into greater confidence, improved wellbeing, stronger relationships and aspirations for the future.

These outcomes aren't limited to international exchanges. They're at the heart of the youth work we deliver every week.

A huge thank you to our youth workers, volunteers, international partners and Cheltenham International Partnerships Association (C**A) for making these experiences possible.

💚 Different countries. Different cultures. Shared experiences. Lasting friendships.

🌟 Where Futures Begin.




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05/11/2026

💚NATIONAL YOUTH WORK WEEK 2026 💚

🌟BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES🌟

Every young person deserves the opportunity to belong, develop independence and reach their full potential.

At Springbank Community Group CiC, we believe youth work should be inclusive, accessible and shaped around individual needs.

💜That's why we're proud to deliver Ignite Steps to Adulthood!

Supporting neurodivergent young people aged 16–25, Ignite provides a welcoming environment to build confidence, develop friendships and learn practical skills for everyday life.

Through our sessions, young people can:

💷Develop financial independence: Learning to budget and manage money.

🚌Build life skills: Exploring travel training, personal safety and everyday independence.

🤝Make connections: Building friendships and reducing social isolation.

💬Have their voices heard: Sharing ideas and shaping their own activities.

🌱Grow in confidence: Trying new experiences and recognising their strengths.

Across our wider youth provision, we also work to remove barriers relating to disability, additional needs, financial circumstances and social challenges.

Through our SEND Parent Support Coffee Morning and community services, we support families to connect, share experiences and access advice.

Because inclusion isn't simply about inviting someone to take part. It's about ensuring they feel welcome, valued and able to participate.

As we celebrate the National Youth Agency's theme, "Where Futures Begin," we're recognising that every young person's journey is different, and everyone deserves opportunities to thrive.

💚Different needs. Different journeys. Equal opportunities.

📣 Want to learn more about Ignite Steps to Adulthood or our family support? Get in touch!

05/11/2026

🌍🇪🇺 CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS! 🇪🇺🌍

Our friends at Cheltenham International Partnerships (C**A) are holding their Annual General Meeting and International Social Evening, and everyone is invited!

This isn't just your typical AGM! It's an opportunity to bring together people from across Cheltenham who share an interest in international friendships, cultural exchanges and building connections with communities around the world.

🌎 What's happening?

You'll have the opportunity to hear about the fantastic work C**A has been involved in over the past year, celebrate the successes of Cheltenham's international partnerships, meet like-minded people and share ideas for future projects and opportunities.

At Springbank Community Group, we've seen first-hand the difference international partnerships can make through our involvement in the annual International Youth Peace Camp, bringing young people from Cheltenham, Göttingen in Germany and Toruń in Poland together to build friendships, develop confidence and experience different cultures.

We're proud to work alongside C**A and look forward to continuing to develop opportunities that connect our communities internationally.

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📅 SAVE THE DATE!

Whether you're already involved in international projects or simply curious about what's happening, everyone is welcome!

Come along, meet new people, exchange ideas and discover how you could get involved.

🌍 International friendships start with local connections!

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SAVE THE DATE! International social evening & C**A AGM

All invited to come along and hear what we have been doing this year. It’s more of a social to bring everyone together in Cheltenham who are really excited about European and international partnerships, projects and to exchange ideas.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

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04/11/2026

💚 A HUGE THANK YOU! 💚

We are absolutely delighted to have received a £500 Community Grant from Co-op! 🎉

This generous support means so much to our community and will help us continue making a positive difference. We are incredibly grateful to Co-op for recognising the work we do and for helping us bring our plans and ideas to life.

It’s wonderful to have the support of a business that believes in bringing communities together and making good things happen. 💚

Thank you, Co-op, for helping us make a difference!

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04/11/2026

💚 NATIONAL YOUTH WORK WEEK 2026 💚

🌟 MORE THAN JUST A YOUTH CLUB 🌟

Youth work is about so much more than organising activities, playing games and providing somewhere for young people to spend their evenings.

Behind every youth club session, outreach conversation and school-based intervention is a skilled youth worker making a difference.

At Springbank Community Group CiC, our youth workers do far more than deliver activities.

🤝 Build trusted relationships – Creating connections that allow young people to feel heard, respected and supported.

🛡️ Safeguard and protect – Recognising concerns, responding to challenges and helping young people access the support they need.

💬 Listen and advocate – Giving young people a voice and ensuring their views, experiences and aspirations are taken seriously.

🌱 Support personal development – Helping young people build confidence, resilience, independence and essential life skills.

🚶 Reach young people where they are – Through detached youth work, school partnerships and community outreach.

💚 Provide early intervention, Offering guidance and support before challenges become crises.

Our youth workers regularly support young people navigating difficult circumstances, including challenges with education, relationships, mental health, family life and social pressures.

Sometimes that support involves a planned intervention. Other times, it's a conversation over a game of pool, a walk around the community or simply being there when someone needs to talk.

It's not always about what happens during a session. It's about the relationships built and the difference those relationships make.

As we celebrate the National Youth Agency's theme, "Where Futures Begin," we're recognising the skills, dedication and professionalism that make effective youth work possible.

📣 Youth work is a profession. Youth workers are skilled professionals. And the work they do matters.

💬 Did a youth worker ever make a difference to your life? We'd love to hear your story!

03/11/2026

💚 NATIONAL YOUTH WORK WEEK 2026 💚

🌟 A PLACE TO BELONG 🌟

More than just somewhere to go. Somewhere to belong.

For many young people, their youth club is much more than a place to spend an evening. It's somewhere they can be themselves, build friendships, try new things and feel part of their community.

At Springbank Community Group CiC, we're proud to deliver youth clubs across three communities:

💚 Springbank Youth Club
💙 Brizen Youth Club
💚 Churchdown Youth Club

Each club offers something different, but they all share the same commitment to providing safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for young people.

🤝 Somewhere to build friendships and positive relationships.

🎨 Somewhere to explore interests, develop skills and have fun.

💬 Somewhere young people are listened to, respected and valued.

🌟 Somewhere to find support from trusted youth workers.

📊 In 2026, we've recorded over 4,000 youth engagements across our three youth clubs so far!

But the real impact goes far beyond attendance figures.

It's the young person who walks through the door for the first time and gradually finds their confidence.

It's the friendships that develop, the challenges overcome and the sense of belonging that grows week after week.

Because every young person deserves a place where they feel welcome, included and supported.

As we celebrate the National Youth Agency's theme, "Where Futures Begin," we're reminded that sometimes the biggest opportunities start with something as simple as having somewhere to belong.

💬 Did you attend a youth club growing up? What made it special?

We'd love to hear your memories!

03/11/2026

💜 YOUTH WORK WEEK 2026 | WHERE FUTURES BEGIN

👏 A huge well done to the The National Youth Agency for this fantastic film celebrating the power and importAnce of youth work!

It's a brilliant reminder of what youth work is really about and why we do, what we do. It's not simply about providing activities or somewhere for young people to go. It's about building relationships, creating opportunities, developing confidence and ensuring young people have trusted adults who believe in them.

At Springbank Community Group CiC, we see the impact of youth work every day through our work across Springbank, Brizen and Churchdown.

📊 During 2026, we've recorded over 6,000 engagements with young people across our youth provision, including our term-time youth clubs, school holiday programmes and wider youth activities.

Of these, over 4,000 engagements have taken place through our term-time provision alone!

Behind every one of these figures is a young person who has had the opportunity to connect, learn, develop new skills, access support or simply enjoy being themselves in a safe and welcoming environment.

What makes this film particularly powerful is how it captures something that can often be difficult to measure: the lasting difference that a positive relationship with a youth worker can make.

Youth work doesn't always produce immediate, measurable results. Sometimes its greatest impact isn't realised until months or even years later, when a young person looks back and recognises the difference someone made to their life.

We're pleased to see the National Youth Agency continuing to champion our profession, raise awareness of its importance and highlight the incredible work taking place in communities across the country.

We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to watch and share this film. Whether you're a parent, professional, volunteer or someone who benefited from youth work yourself, it's a great reminder of why investing in young people matters.

🎥 Watch the film here:

https://youtu.be/Rj85EePPK-g

💜 Youth Work Week 2026: Where Futures Begin.

Every day, youth workers help young people build confidence, develo...

02/11/2026

🎉 IT'S NATIONAL YOUTH WORK WEEK 2026!🎉

🌟 WHERE FUTURES BEGIN 🌟

This week, we're joining organisations across the country to celebrate the difference youth work makes to young people's lives.

At Springbank Community Group CiC, youth work is about so much more than providing somewhere to go.

💚 Creating safe spaces where young people feel valued and included.

🤝 Building positive relationships with trusted adults.

🌍 Opening doors to new experiences and opportunities.

💪 Developing confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Through our youth clubs, outreach, school-based work, Ignite Steps to Adulthood and international exchanges, we're proud to support young people across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire.

📊 OUR 2026 IMPACT SO FAR:

🌟 4,000+ youth engagements across Brizen, Springbank and Churchdown Youth Clubs.

☀️ 873 young people engaged through our summer HAF programme.

🎨 18 free summer youth sessions delivered at Brizen.

🌍 27 participants joined our International Peace Camp in Cheltenham.

But youth work isn't just about numbers. It's about people.

Behind every attendance is a young person with their own story, challenges and potential.

Every young person deserves somewhere to belong, someone who believes in them and opportunities to thrive.

📣 Throughout this week, we'll celebrate young people's achievements, recognise our youth workers and highlight why investing in youth work matters.

💬 Did a youth club or youth worker make a difference to your life? We'd love to hear your story!

💚 Springbank Community Group CiC: Where Futures Begin.

01/11/2026

🍰☕ A HUGE THANK YOU! ☕🍰

Thank you to everyone who joined us this afternoon for our fundraising Afternoon Tea!

We're delighted to share that together we raised a fantastic £455! 🎉

It was lovely to see so many people coming together, enjoying some delicious homemade treats and supporting the work we do here at Springbank Community Group.

Every penny raised will go towards supporting our community projects, helping us continue making a positive difference to local individuals and families.

A special thank you to our wonderful staff and volunteers who worked hard behind the scenes to make the afternoon such a success! 💚

Thank you once again for your continued support. We couldn't do it without you!