We are very proud to be working on such an important project for young people in our hometown. Follow the link below to see the full story! www.rjleighfield.co.uk #RJL #YouthInvestmentFund #swindonboroughcouncil #youngpeople
A multi-million pound project to create a dedicated youth centre in Swindon is underway and is expected to be open next spring. We are transforming the inclusive facility at the currently empty Lyndhurst Centre in Park North thanks to £3.8m in funding from the Youth Investment Fund. When complete, it will have enough capacity to support more than 400 children a week. Fully refurbished by local contractor R J Leighfield & Sons Ltd, local youth support services, SMASH Youth Project, STEP SWINDON and WAY Swindon will work in partnership to deliver much needed services and opportunities. Young people have also been involved in the project from the start, advising on the types of activities they would like to see in the centre to keep those that use it engaged. Among the facilities on offer will be: 💇♂️ a hair and beauty hub 🍳 kitchens with teaching facilities 🎶 two music booths for solo artists and bands 🏋♂️ a gym 💬 counselling spaces 👦 a youth club facility 🏫 an alternative education facility ♿ Accessible services for those with special educational needs and disabilities There will also be activities for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and opportunities for young people to engage with local training and employment opportunities in the Borough. The building which is on track to be complete in March 2025 will be open from 8am until 10pm. You can read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/ermJ3wVi Social Investment Business