A youth club that provides sessions for young people throughout the week including a SEND club session. Time to talk (Teentalk) is funded by Young Melksham and provides 3 hours counselling and support for young people (11 – 19yrs) every Thursday at Melksham Library from 3.30pm until 6.30pm. Website: youngmelksham.org.uk/ Contact details: Tel: 01225 [...]
Supports the development of young people through a variety of training and practical volunteering opportunities. ‘Splash’ supports young people between the ages of 9 – 16 years who are facing challenges in their lives through access to a free programme of positive activities in every school holiday period along with 1:1 mentoring and individual [...]
Wiltshire Community Foundation is an independent charity that offers grants to support a young person's continued education and future employment. Vocational Grant - Grants are available to individuals aged between 14 and 25 to support the costs of vocational training at school, college or sixth form or for training through an apprenticeship. https://www.wiltshirecf.org.uk/grants-and-support/individuals/new-grant/ South [...]
Get Ahead is a flexible and individualised programme funded by the European Social Fund for young people (aged 15-25) not in education, employment or training (NEET), or those At Risk of NEET. Learners can attend up to 2 days per week in College for an average of 10 weeks, or receive all their support remotely. [...]
The Wiltshire Employment Support Team (WEST) assists people into finding and sustaining varying levels of paid employment with local employers. Support for those with special needs including ASD is via a referral process. Employment and Community Skills Community Connecting assist customers to find out more about their local community and how they can access [...]
Thera South West supports people with a learning disability. Support available: Finding the right place to live Learning new skills to help you be more independent Getting around your local community and taking part in activities Meeting new people and attending social events Getting a job Getting training or going to college. You can [...]
SMASH Youth Project supports vulnerable young people through mentoring and support. Volunteer mentors are matched with young people who want to change their lives and need help to reach their full potential. Website: smashyouthproject.co.uk Contact details: Tel: 01793 729748 Email: admin@smashyouthproject.co.uk
Seeds4Success is a youth work charity based in Mere, which provides opportunities for personal and social development for young people living in South West Wiltshire. We enable young people to access programmes that develop practical skills, enhance education, improve employability, provide recreational activities, conserve the natural environment and strengthen the local community. We offer [...]
River Bourne Community Farm is a small, traditional, working farm and is an approved BTEC Centre offering Entry Level 3 to Level 2 courses to small groups of students who attend the farm for one or two whole days a week for up to 2 years. A Wiltshire Council approved alternative provider. Volunteering Opportunities [...]
Prince’s Trust offer various programmes to support young people to fulfil their potential, including an online employability course and e-mentoring support. TEAM Programme is a 12-week personal development course for 16 to 25-year-olds, offering work experience, qualifications, practical skills, community projects and a residential week. All expenses are covered for face to face programmes. [...]
