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Blackpool Youth Service
“Reaching out to meet the needs of young people”
in Partnership with
Blackpool Council for
Voluntary Youth Services
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Welcome
Welcome to the directory of voluntary,
statutory and private youth provision which
comprises of Blackpool partners Youth Offer.
The directory first highlights the wide

range of organisations, groups, clubs and
services available for young people. The
directory concludes by identifying the funding
opportunities available to these groups.
Every effort has been made to ensure the
directory is as comprehensive as possible. It
is inevitable that with a task so vast and the
nature of many organisations that information
continually changes and we recognise that some
information may have changed by the time of
printing.
The directory highlights the many opportunities
available to young people. It’s aim is to increase
the awareness and participation of young
people in positive activities and ensure funding
opportunities for the many activities and
projects available across Blackpool.
Julie Dalton
Social Inclusion Youth Worker
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Introduction
It is with a vision of developing the statutory The Act requires that a local authority in England
and voluntary youth service in Blackpool into a must, ‘so far as reasonably practicable, secure
vibrant and exciting partnership that a Directory for qualifying young persons in the authority’s
of voluntary youth provision was introduced in area access to –
2004 with subsequent updated copy. But there
Sufficient educational leisure-time activities
is now an expectation that all local authorities
which are for the improvement of their well-
will ensure that young people and parents have
being, and sufficient facilities for such activities;
access to information on all youth provision
and sufficient recreational leisure-time activities
available and known locally as the ‘Youth Offer’.
which are for the improvement of their well-
This is a legal requirement to be made available
being, and sufficient facilities for such activities.
by March 2008.
Local authorities and children’s trust partners
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 ensures
are required to clearly distinguish between the
that for the first time a single body – working
benefits of different positive activities when
within the context of the children’s trust - holds
planning the local youth offer; a consideration
lead responsibility for securing young people’s
that should include gender biased or dedicated
access to youth provision to be known as ‘positive
activities and facilities which meet the needs of
activities’. This will include statutory, voluntary,
different faith groups.
third sector and some private providers of
activities for young people. Recognising the importance of positive activities
to young people and the leadership role of the
The legislation falls within the remit of the
local authority under the new duty, the local
Director of Children’s Services and Lead Member
authority should provide young people and
for Children’s Services. The new legislation
communities with information on progress
forms part of a body of reforms that were
towards its plans for the local offer, ideally
proposed in the Green Paper Youth Matters
through the creation of web-based information.
and which contribute towards the delivery
of integrated youth support as set out in the This directory is the initial response to the
Annex to Youth Matters: Next Steps (2006). The requirement and will be available in a printed
provision and promotion of constructive positive version for communities and organisations as
activities for young people forms a key part of well as available on various web sites.
the Government’s Respect drive which aims to Feedback on it should be sent to:
build a modern culture of respect, by bearing julie.dalton@blackpool.gov.uk
down uncompromisingly on bad behavior and
nurturing good. Bernard S. Booth
Principal Youth Officer
Integrated Youth Services
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Contents
Introduction to the Youth Offer 4
Organisation Introductions 7
Arts & Culture 13
Church & Religious 19
Housing & Homeless 23
Sport & Leisure 27

Directory of Funding Opportunities
Uniformed 37 for Youth Organisations
Youth Groups & Youth Organisations 41 Funding Opportunities – Introduction 69
Libraries 53 Funding Introductions 71
Colleges 57 Local Funding 73
Training Agencies 61 General Grants for Young People 74
Private Organisations 63 Environmental & Development Grants 78
Exchange & Travel Grants 80
General Contacts 82
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Introduction to the Youth Offer
We are pleased to invite you to explore the

following pages and discover not only the wide
range of local groups that provide activities and
development opportunities for young people but
the grant possibilities that will assist you and
your organisation.
The importance of voluntary organisations to

the local community is paramount for the future
of our town. The empowerment of residents to
run their own groups and to stay independent
is crucial for the health of our communities
and the information in this booklet highlights
vital information for you to access services
and funding. We are indebted to the Blackpool
Youth Service for funding this initiative and are
confident that this database will be updated and
added to in future editions.
John Ackerley
Hon. Chair. Blackpool Council for Voluntary
Youth Services
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George S. Holden
Hon. Sec. Blackpool Council for Voluntary Youth
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Organisation Introductions
Blackpool Council for Voluntary Youth Service

Description:
BCVYS is an umbrella organisation working with member groups in a common effort to provide
young people with, a positive involvement in enjoyable recreation, leisure time activities and
interests, providing opportunities for achievement, training and leadership. It also supports
opportunities for the participation of young people to manage affairs of their organisation.
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 3, 4, 7, 11, 15
Contact: BCVYS - c/o 79 Highcroft Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 0BT
Tel: 01253 593725 | Email: g.holden@blueyonder.co.uk
Connect
Description:
Connect is a young persons Health & Information Centre providing a FREE confidential service to all
young people under the age of 25 years. Counselling service, free contraception, pregnancy testing
and STI screening.
Meeting: 9am - 5pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Contact: Denise Wilson - Connect, 26 Talbot Road, Blackpool FY1 1LF
Tel: 01253 751047 or 01253 655855 | Fax: 01253 655863
Email: denise.wilson@blackpoolpct.nhs.uk | Web: www.connectyoungpeople.co.uk
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Connexions
Description:
The Connexions Service offers all young people, aged 13 to 19, expert information, advice and
support from qualified professionals to help them to make important decisions about their life.
In some circumstances young people with a learning difficulty or disability may not be ready to
move on at 19. In these instances Connexions support may be provided up to 25. Support offered is
based on an individual young person’s needs from a named Personal Adviser or through one of our
Connexions Centres.
Cost: Free
Contact: Connexions, 2-8 Market Street, Blackpool FY1 3ET
Tel: 01253 293161 | Website: www.13to19-lancs.info
Email: ruth.collinge@cx-lancs.co.uk
Clubmark
Description:
Sport England have long recognised that “sports clubs that make provision for children and young
people make an enormous contribution to the social and sporting life of our nation”. Providing
opportunities to; learn a sport, socialise, improving health, participate and compete are a few of
the many benefits. It is vitally important that sports clubs also provide an environment that is safe
– recognising, and meeting their duty of care and child protection responsibilities. In response to
this Sport England has launched “Clubmark”.
he Sport England Clubmark – safe, effective, child-friendly – scheme is a new nationally adopted
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set of standards for enabling national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) and their affiliated bodies to
set and meet standards that will lead to better quality sports club provision for children and young
people. The scheme will be promoted nationally to enable parents, carers and young people to
quickly recognise a club that is committed to providing a quality experience.
* Highlights the sports clubs working towards Clubmark accreditation.
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Organisation Introductions
Council for Voluntary Service (CVS)

Description:
C VS is a registered charity promoting local voluntary action. It does this through; acting as
an information exchange, representing voluntary organisations, promoting opportunities for
local groups and communities, supporting new voluntary groups, providing training, advice and
information. Also provides a CRB (criminal records bureau) check service for volunteers and paid
staff from all third sector organisations.
Access to Funderfinder and Grantfinder is also available.
Contact:
Council for Voluntary Service, Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde, 95 Abingdon Street, Blackpool FY1 1PP
Tel: 01253 624505
Fax: 01253 295800
Website: www.blackpoolcvs.co.uk
Lancashire Youth Association

Description:
LYA aims to support and develop high quality voluntary youth work and educational opportunities
for all young people in Lancashire. LYA’s vision is “of fair and open society which encourages, and is
supported by, voluntary action, and which offers personal and social development for young people”.
All members are automatically affiliated to the relevant councils for voluntary youth services and
can access training, support and participate in the many programmes provided.
Contact: Lancashire Youth Association - 10 Fishergate Hill, Preston PR2 8JB
Tel: 01772 556127 | Fax: 01772 251334 | Website: www.lya.org.uk
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V scheme (formerly Millennium Volunteers)
Description:
T he new V scheme replaces Millennium Volunteers and supports young people aged 16-24 who give
up their free time to help their local communities. It gives young people a chance to build on what
they’re into, to develop themselves and really help their community at the same time. You might find
V volunteers coaching a school football team, working at a community radio station or helping with
environmental projects.
V helps young people to build their confidence, gain valuable skills, things like teamwork, decision
making and communication through volunteering. It can also help overcome social exclusion, and
can be a stepping stone back into learning or employment. Other rewards include a 100-hour award
signed by the Minister for young people and an Award of Excellence signed by the Secretary of state
for Education and Skills when they reach their 200-hour target.
Contact: V Scheme Blackpool, 2-8 Market street, Blackpool FY1 3ET
Tel: 01253 754841
Progress Recruitment
Description:
Provides employment related support and training opportunities for young adults with a range of
disabilities with a view to finding attractive appropriate employment.
Venue: Queens Chambers, 16 Queen Street, Blackpool FY1 1PD
Meeting: Weekdays, and weekends on request
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Contact: Lorraine Moffat (address as above)
Tel: 01253 477820
UK Youth
Description:
National Youth Organisation promoting and supporting a network of voluntary youth organisations
and activities.
Website: www.ukyouth.org.uk
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Arts & Culture
Blackpool Art Society

Description:
The Art Society meet to encourage art in all media through demonstrations, appraisals, practical
meetings and visits. Exhibitions are held at The Grundy Art Gallery, St. John’s Church, Clifton
Hospital, Trinity Hospice, Alston Hall, Worsley and other venues across the North West. New
members of all ages welcome.
Venue: The Studio
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11
Contact: Secretary - Blackpool Art Society
The Studio, Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool FY3 9HB
Tel: 01253 768297
Blackpool Circus School

Description:
BCS provides circus skills based workshops provided by both former and current circus artists.
Skills include juggling, diablo, poi, wire walking, trapeze and unicycle. Workshops can be
customised for young people and adult groups.
Venue: Claremont 1st Steps and Highfield School
Age Group: 7+ yrs
Meeting: Claremont 1st Steps (16+) – Tuesday 7-8.30pm
Highfield Humanities College – Wednesday
Beginners - 5.30-6.30pm. Advanced - 5.45-7.45pm
Circus Club – 3.45-7.45pm
Cost: £3 beginners | £5 advanced (£4 with membership)
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 14
Contact: Yuri Gridness
Tel: 01253 735725 | Email: yuri@blackpoolcircusscholl.co.uk
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Blackpool Ice Dance Club
Description:
Promotion of ice dance for all ages and standards, on ice baton twirling, exhibition teams and shows.
The Club holds regular club training sessions, displays and competitions both inter-club and national.
Venue: Blackpool and Blackburn Ice Arenas
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost:
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 5, 16
Contact: Organiser – Blackpool Ice Dance Club
Tel: 01253 794322
Blackpool Movie Makers

Description: The making and watching of video and cine film. New members of all ages welcome.
Venue: The B, F & W Society for the Deaf, Cornwall Avenue.
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Monday 7.45pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 16, 7, 14, 2, 2C, 4, 3
Contact: Mrs Boreham - Blackpool Movie Makers, c/o 3 Wimbledon Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 1SA
Tel: 01253 867167
Disco Divas - Dance Group

Description: We teach children and young people dance routines and all types of disco dancing.
Venue: Marton and Mereside Community Centre
Age Group: 3 – 25yrs
Meeting: Tuesdays 5.30pm-9.00pm and Sundays 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Cost: 30p
Contact: Treasurer Disco Divas, c/o 22 Cartmel Road, Mereside, Blackpool FY4 4SL
Tel: 01253 476676
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Arts & Culture
Grundy Art Gallery

Description: Changing exhibition programme of art work and shop selling contemporary jewellery.
Venue: Queen Street Blackpool
Age Group: Any
Meeting: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6, 5, 4, 3
Contact: Reception Queen Street Blackpool. FY1 1PU
Tel: 01253 478170 | Email: grundyartgallery@blackpool.gov.uk
Odeon Cinema
Description:
Showing of different films at different times seven days a week. Young people allowed in to the
cinema unaccompanied before 7pm depending on the guidance rating of the film.
Venue: Rigby Road Blackpool
Age Group: 2yrs-14yrs and 14yrs+
Meeting: Various
Cost: 2yrs-14yrs £4.50 15yrs+ £6.10
Contact: Odeon Cinema Rigby Road Blackpool. FY1 5EP
Tel: 0871 22 44 007 | Email: info@odeon.co.uk
Youth Academy - Grand Theatre

Description:
Provides performance, training and education opportunities for young people interested in theatre.
Venue: Blackpool Grand Theatre
Meeting: Tues 6.30-9.30pm | Sunday 10am-12.30pm / 1.30-4pm (age 11-14) | Monday 6-9pm (age 15-19)
Contact: Paul David, Academy Director
Youth Academy, Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT
Tel: 01253 290111 or 07951 769847 | Email: youththeatre@blackpoolgrand.co.uk
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Poco Loco – Blackpool School of Samba
Description:
‘Poco Loco’ provides the opportunity for people to learn and play samba rhythms including
performances. As well as playing members the group also welcomes those who wish to support the
organisation through costume making, transport, gigs and membership promotion.
Auditions in September. Taster sessions throughout the year.
Venue: 1st Step Centre – Dickson Road
Age Group: 12yrs +
Meeting: Wednesday 7.00pm-9.00pm
Cost: £1 after first visit, unless you have a job (£2.50)
Contact: Mandy Andrew | Tel: 01253 358432 | Email: mandyandrew4a@hotmail.com
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Church & Religious
BIFFY
Description:
Blackpool Inter Faith Forum is led by the Youth Service and provides an opportunity for young people
of all faiths to come together to promote equality and diversity.
Venue: Connexions 2-8 Market Street Blackpool FY1 3ET
Age Group: 11-19 years
Meeting: By telephone contact
Tel: 01253 754841
Church of England
Description:
In addition to Sunday Schools and various clubs and activities, the Diocesan Youth Officer provides
support and training for volunteers and childrens workers in a Church setting
Venue: Churches in Blackpool
Age Group: All
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Craig Abbott - Diocesan Youth Officer
Church House, Cathedral Close, Blackburn BB1 5AA
Tel: 01254 503070 | Fax: 01254 699963 | Email: craig.abbott@blackburn.anglican.org
Circuit Youth Group

Description:
It is a social meeting for young people to get involved with games, sports, & other social events e.g. BBQ
Venue: Waterloo Rd Methodist Church
Age Group: 12yrs +
Meeting: Mondays 7pm-9pm, Fridays 8.30pm-10pm
Cost: Free
Tel: 01253 342391 (Stewart)
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Fylde Coast Church Alive Youth Group
Description:
Indoor football, team games, table tennis, pool, snooker, darts, table football, pinball machine,
Nintendo 64 games machine.
Venue: Fylde Coast Church Alive, Raikes Parade
Age Group: 7-11yrs
Meeting: Friday 7.30-10pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Paul Richards, 48 Kirkstone Drive, Norbreck FY5 1QH
Tel: 01253 858248 | Email: physiopaul@ntlworld.com
Fylde T3
Description:
Fylde T3 Limited, as a Christian organisation, seeks to work in partnership with individuals, the
church community and other organisations working with youth, to help young people of the Fylde
Coast through education, leisure and training activities, within our Christian ethos, so as to develop
their physical, mental and spiritual capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and
members of society.
Venue: Various churches
Age Group: 11 – 25yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Damian Platt
Youth Office, 80 Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY3 8AE
Tel: 01253 624777 | Email: youthoffice1@onetel.com
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Church & Religious
GFS Platform
Description:
GFS aims to give girls and young women the opportunity to grow in confidence and self esteem to
develop their potential and to value themselves and others equally. Activities include music, drama,
dance, craft, quizzes, discussion groups and outings.
Venue: St. Marks’ Church Hall, Westcliffe Drive, Layton
Age Group: 6-21yrs
Meeting: Weekly on Fridays, 6.30-9.30pm
Cost: 50p
Bus Zone: Central - Line 15, 2, 2C
Contact: Mrs B Brooks,
GFS Platform
c/o 34 Raybourne Avenue, Poulton le Fylde FY6 7RT
Tel: 01253 885044
Email: babsbrook@hotmail.com | Web: www.gfsplatform.org.uk
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Housing & Homeless
Bay Housing Association

Description:
A ims to provide a structured environment, supportive to residents learning to manage their
lives more effectively, maximising their potential to live independently, rewarding them for their
achievements and encouraging them to maintain change.
Venue: Bay House
Age Group: 16-5yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: £6 a week (on top of benefits)
Contact: Bay House, 72 Alexandra Road, Blackpool FY1 6HW
Tel: 01253 341565 | Email: aroberts@bayhabt.net.com
Five Piers – Blackpool Foyer

Description:
Blackpool Foyer is a supported housing scheme that provides training, accommodation and support
to young people. The aim of is to support young people and equip them with the necessary skills and
abilities to allow them to live independently.
Venue: Blackpool Foyer
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Open Daily
Cost: According to the accommodation
Contact: Blackpool Foyer, Chapel Street, Blackpool FY1 5DX
Tel: 01253 292878 | Fax: 01253 291890 | Email: blackpool.foyer@greatplaces.org.uk
Website: www.greatplaces.org.uk
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Fylde Coast Women’s Refuge
Description:
Provide support and temporary accommodation to women and their children escaping domestic
violence. They aim to raise public awareness about the issues surrounding domestic violence.
Venue: Not Applicable
Age Group: All except males 15yrs +
Cost: Free
Contact: PO Box 3, Blackpool FY3 9GZ
Tel: 01253 596699
Kensington House Trust

Description:
Kensington House provides hostel accommodation for young people aged 16-25 and a variety of
support activities run through Kensington Foundation.
Venue: Kensington House
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: £20 rent (on top of benefite)
Contact: Tim Murphy - Kensington House, 2 Langdale Road, Mereside, Blackpool FY4 4RT
Tel: 01253 761334 | Fax: 01253 311819 | Email: kensingtontrust@aol.com
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Housing & Homeless
Streetlife
Description:
Provide emergency shelter, drop-in, counselling, information and advocacy and development
activities for young homeless people. Their approach is youth work based to enable and empower
young people to make informed choices.
Venue: The Base
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1pm-4pm | Thursday - 6-8pm
Evening Night Shelter - 9pm-9am
Cost: Free
Contact: The Base, 11/13 Cookson Street, Blackpool FY1 3ED
Tel: Base - 01253 294477 | Shelter+ - 01253 291038
Fax: 01253 297837 | Email: jane.hugo@blackpool.gov.uk
The Ashley Foundation

Description:
T he Ashley foundation is established to relieve the poverty faced by homeless individuals in the
Blackpool area. The foundation will offer accommodation, support and training to those in need and
will endeavour to provide such services in a non-discriminatory way.
Venue: Ashley Foundation
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: £21 a week rent (on top of benefits)
Contact: The Ashley Foundation
81 Abingdon Street, Blackpool FY1 1PP
Tel: 01253 297200 | Fax: 01253626500 | Email: debbieellis_taf@msn.com
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Sport & Leisure
Blackpool & District Badminton

Description:
An association of 16 clubs across the area. Opportunities are available for beginners and juniors.
Including coaching.
Venue: Various
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Most nights
Cost:
Tel: 01772 671748 | Email: davidpgreer@btinternet.com
Blackpool & District Youth Football League

Description: Youth football league offering training and competitions as well as regular matches
Venue: Various
Age Group: 6-16yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 15, 2, 2C
Contact: Blackpool & District Youth Football League
c/o 37 Woodland Grove, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
Tel: 01253 882592
Blackpool & Fylde Athletic Club

Description: Blackpool’s Junior and senior athletic club supporting training and competition
activities.
Venue: Club Room, Stanley Park Arena
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Contact: Blackpool and Fylde Athletic Club
c/o 6 Lowther Avenue, North Shore, Blackpool FY2 9PA
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Blackpool & Fylde Youth Netball Club
Description: The netball club meets twice a week. Monday 5.30pm-8.30pm for squad training and
Friday 4.30pm-6.30pm for development training.
Venue: Sports Centre, Stanley Park
Age Group: 7yrs +
Meeting: All year round
Cost:
Contact: Blackpool and Fylde Youth Netball Club
c/o 3 Marble Avenue, Thornton, Cleveleys, Blackpool FY5 3LE
Tel: 01253 852987
Blackpool & Wyre Ladies Hockey Club

Description: Blackpool’s senior women’s hockey club support training and competition activities
and hockey coaching for juniors.
Venue: Various
Age Group: 12yrs +
Bus Zone: Central - Line 2, 2C
Contact: Anne Edwards, Blackpool and Wyre Ladies Hockey Club
c/o 163 Mains Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde
Tel: 01253 890717 | Email: ann17@tiscali.co.uk
Blackpool Budokan Martial Arts Academy

Description: Blackpool Budokan is a school dedicated to the Holistic training of all our students
training the mind & intellect while training the body
Venue: Various
Age Group: Open
Cost: £3.30 per class (children) | £4.80 per class (adults)
Contact: Blackpool Budokan Martial Arts Academy
c/o Unit G Ashleigh Mews, Woodland Grove, Blackpool FY3 9ET
Tel: 01253 768901 | Email: budosensei@btconnect.com
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Sport & Leisure
Blackpool Sports Centre Climbing wall and Bouldering Room

& The Towers Bancroft Park
Description:
Courses available for young people whether they are beginners or competent booked through the
sports centre. Bouldering is also available but must be 14+. Private bookings for parties or groups
are available if booked in adavnce.
Venue: Blackpool Sports Centre & Bancroft Park
Age Group: 8+
Meeting:
Sports Centre Climbing wall: 8.30am-9pm Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am-4pm Tues &Thurs,9am-8pm Sat
Bouldering room: 8.30am-9pm Mon-Thurs, Fri 8.30am-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-8pm
The Towers: 5pm-8pm, Mon, Thurs, Fri, 11.30am-5pm Sat&Sun
Cost: Variable Please book in advance through Blackpool Sports Centre
Contact: Lisa Arnold Blackpool Leisure Services
Tel: (Sports Centre) 01253 478470 | (The Towers Bancroft Park) 01253 349749
Email: climbingtowers@blackpool.gov.uk | lisa.arnold@blackpool.gov.uk
Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk
Blackpool Cricket Club

Description:
Blackpool Cricket Club provides opportunities for both juniors and seniors to train and compete.
Venue: Blackpool Cricket Club, Stanley Park
Meeting: Various
Contact: Blackpool Cricket Club, Barlow Crescent, West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9EQ
Tel: 01253 393347
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Blackpool Gymnastics Club
Description:
T he club has over 500 members, 11 trained staff and an army of volunteers. There are three grades
of class novice, intermediate and advanced.
Venue: Blackpool Sports Centre & Collegiate Sports College
Age Group: 2+
Meeting: Various
Contact: Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive , Blackpool
Tel: 01253 478461 | Email: janet.mankowska@blackpool.gov.uk | Web: www.blackpool.gymnasticsclub.co.uk
Blackpool Junior Football Federation (BJFF)

Description:
BJFF is a football club that has been run since 1969 with the amalgamation of Bispham Rebels,
Bispham Juniors and Bispham Colts
Venue: Bispham Gala Field
Age Group: 5yrs +
Meeting: Various
Cost: £3 - £4.40
Contact: Kathleen Harnson, General Secretary - 37 Woodland Drive, Poulton
Tel: Paul Kelly - 01253 500094 | Email: paul@kellyfamily29.fsnet.co.uk
Blackpool Lights
Description: Blackpool’s leading Basketball team providing training and competition.
Venue: Blackpool Sports Centre
Meeting: Various
Bus Zone: Central - Line 2, 2C
Contact: Blackpool Lights, c/o 203 Normoss Road, Normoss, Blackpool FY3 8QN
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Blackpool Men’s Hockey Club

Description: Men hockey senior and youth teams. Provide training and competitions all year round
Venue: Stanley Park, All weather pitches
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Contact: Hon Secretary Blackpool Men’s Hockey Club
c/o 83 Northumberland Avenue, Cleveleys FY5 2JZ
Tel: 01253 822341
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club

Description:
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club is a members club set in 98 acres. The course is a links type
course with rolling fairways and good-sized greens.
Venue: Blackpool North Shore Golf Club
Age Group: 16yrs +
Meeting: Various. All year round
Cost: £30 - £45
Contact: Blackpool North Shore Golf Club, Blackpool FY2 0RD
Tel: 01253 352054 | Email: office@bnsgc.com
Website: www.blackpoolnorthshoregolfclub.com
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Blackpool Park Golf Club
Description:
Park club has a traditional 18-hole parkland course that was founded in 1926. The course is open to
visitors on a daily basis with other facilities on site e.g. restaurant
Venue: Blackpool Park Golf Club
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various. All year round
Cost: £60 - contract | £18 - juniors to join
Contact: Blackpool Park Golf Club, North Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LS
Tel: 01253 397916
Blackpool Rugby Union FC

Description:
BRUFC is an established club with dedication to provide competitive teams that win. Training is
twice a week with floodlit pitches and a weights area. Matches take place most weekends.
Venue: Blackpool Rugby Club, Fleetwood Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Contact: Blackpool Rugby Union FC, Fleetwood Road, Norbreck, Blackpool
Tel: 01253 853308
Blackpool Scorpions
Description:
One of Blackpool’s rugby league clubs, offering training as well as competitions to junior and senior squad.
Venue: South Shore Squash & Cricket Club
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Contact: Hon Secretary, Blackpool Scorpions
S outh Shore Squash & Cricket Club, Common Edge Road, Blackpool
Web: www.blackpoolscorpions.mysite.freeserve.com
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Blackpool Sports Centre

Description: Various sporting activities including, badminton, football, athletics and use of a
climbing wall.
Venue: Sports Centre West Park Drive Blackpool- Bus Zone Central Zone (line 4, 20)
Age Group: 8+
Meeting: Various
Cost: £2.20 for classes various costs for other activities (Blackpool Resident)
Contact: Carl Townson, West Park Drive Blackpool FY3 9EQ
Tel: 01253 478470
Blackpool Stanley RLFC

Description: Blackpool Stanley has regular training sessions for senior and junior teams with
matches taking place regularly at weekends.
Venue: Blackpool Stanley Park
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Bob McNiche
Tel: 01253 291518
Web: www.blackpoolstanley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Chenjiagou Taijiquan Association (UK)

Description:
The martial arts classes are suitable for all ages, sizes, male or female. Benefits accrue for health,
fitness, relaxation and flexibility. In addition, at the more advanced level, it can be used for self-defence.
Venue: All Saints Sunday School, Park Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Mondays 6.00pm-9.00pm
Contact: Chenjiagou Taijiquan Association, c/o 23 Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4BX
Tel: 01253 623575 | Web: www.taoqigong.co.uk
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Cleveleys Road Club
Description:
T he Cleveleys Road Club is a traditional cycling club with something for everyone at any age. We
have social rides, club rides, cafe rides, touring rides, MTB, training rides, road-racing, time-
trialling, social activities, club nights, cycling holidays in Majorca and a successful racing team.
Venue: Bispham Community Centre
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Contact: Hon Secretary Cleveleys Road Club, c/o 83 Common Edge Road, Blackpool FY4 5AJ
Tel: 01253 767921 | E-mail: steve@ccclub.swinternet.co.uk
Web: www.cleveleysrc.co.uk
Moor Park Swimming Pool

Description: Swimming and classes in instruction
Venue: Moor Park, Bristol Avenue Blackpool
Age Group: 8+
Meeting: Various
Cost: 5yrs-16yrs £1.55 16yrs+ £3.10 (Blackpool Resident)
Contact: Reception, Bristol Avenue Blackpool. FY2 OJG
Tel: 01253 478487
Multi Sports Coaching
Description: Sports coaching for all types of sporting activities
Venue: Various
Age Group: 8-16yrs
Meeting: Monday-Sundays various times and places
Cost: Free
Contact: Ian Craddock, Leisure, Culture and Community Services, Progress house, Clifton Road
Blackpool FY4 4US
Tel: 01253 478107 | Email: ian.craddock@blackpool.gov.uk
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Sport & Leisure
Palatine Leisure Centre

Description:
Fitness classes and aerobics, badminton and a swimming club. To be arranged through centre.
Venue: St Annes Road Blackpool-Bus Zone Central Zone (line 10, 14)
Age Group: 8+
Cost: Swimming- 5yrs-16yrs £1.55 16yrs+ £3.10, Classes £3.50 (Blackpool Resident)
Contact: Anthony Wooton, St Annes Road Blackpool FY4 2AP
Tel: 01253 478484
Polar Bears
Description:
Multi-swimming and recreational group helping people with learning and/or physical disabilities to
achieve their full potential and to encourage their integration into society. Trains junior and senior
squads to competitive standards. Teaches non-swimmers with a wide range of disabilities to A.S.A
qualifications. Contact Linda to make an appointment for an assessment.
Venue: St. Georges Swimming Pool
Age Group: 5+
Meeting: Sunday 9am – 1.40pm
Contact: Linda Ingles - Blackpool Polar Bears, c/o 7 Granville Road, Blackpool FY1 3NP
Tel: 01253 751076 | Email: blackpoolpolarbears@yahoo.co.uk
Poulton & District Primary League

Description: Junior football club supporting training and competitions as well as matches.
Venue: Various
Age group: Up to 16yrs
Meeting: Weekly
Contact: Poulton & District Primary League
c /o 10 Aldwych Avenue, Blackpool FY3 9LQ
Tel: 01253 695518
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South Shore Cricket & Squash Club

Description: Information not available at time of going to print.
Venue: South Shore Cricket & Squash Club
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Contact: South Shore Cricket & Squash Club, Mad Nook, Common Edge Road, Blackpool
Tel: 01253 763636
St Georges Pool
Description: Swimming, swimming lessons and diving classes
Venue: Cherry Tree Road Blackpool - Bus Zone Central Zone (line 6, 16)
Age Group: 8+
Meeting: Various
Cost: Various
Contact: Reception Cherry Tree Road FY4 4PH
Tel: 01253 838232
Thornton Cleveleys Sports Club

Venue: Bourne Road Thornton Cleveleys
Age Group: 4yrs-18yrs
Meeting: Various
Description:
Football training for young people with the opportunity to join team and participate in football
tournaments.
Cost: Free to train, £2.50 signing on fee and small subscription to join a team
Contact: TJ, Bourne Road Thornton Cleveleys
Tel: 01253 869666
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Army Cadet Force

Description:
Youth organisation, with many activities, adveture training, canoeing, rock climbing, military training,
sprots activities, first aid, duke of edinburgh and annual camp.
Venue: TA Centre, Parkinson Way Blackpool FY4 2AZ
Age Group: 12-18yrs (must be in year 8 at school)
Meeting: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 7- 9.30pm
Cost: £10 joining fee - subs each week
Tel: 01772 717078
Web: www.lancashirearmycadets.com
Air Training Corps

Description:
A national youth organisation aimed at encouraging a practical interest in aviation, adventure and sport.
Venue: Sqn HQ, Blackpool Airport
Age Group: 13-17yrs
Meeting: Twice a week
Cost: £2.50
Contact: Air Training Corps, HQ Cumbria and North Lancashire Wing
Building 37, Singleton Road, Weeton, Preston PR4 3HT
Tel: 01772 260752 | Fax: 01772 260753 | Email: whq-cumbriawgado@atc.raf.mod.uk
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Blackpool Sea Cadets Corps
Description:
Provides young people to access a wide range of sailing and boat work activities with its routes
based on the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy. Also offering Duke of Edinburgh.
Venue: T.S. Penelope
Age Group: 10-18yrs
Meeting: Tuesday and Thursday
Contact: Blackpool Sea Cadets Corps
T.S. Penelope, 596 Devonshire Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 0EL
Tel: 01253 500499
Girl Guiding - Blackpool

Description:
Guides are a part of long established national and international network offering girls and young
women the opportunity to participate in a variety of programmes and activities that aim to enable
them to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society.
Venue: Centres across Blackpool
Age Group: 6-25yrs
Meeting: Variable
Bus Zone: Central - Line 10, L1
Contact: Blackpool Girl Guiding
South Division North Division
c/o 338 Midgeland Road 3 Pilling Court
Blackpool Blackpool
FY4 5HZ FY3 7TP
Web: www.girlguiding.org.uk | Email: david.wells10@btopenworld.com
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The Scout Association

Description:
T he Scout Association aims to promote the development of young people in achieving their full
physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as
members of their local, national and international communities. Across Blackpool there are weekly
meetings and visits providing opportunities for outdoor and creative activities.
Venue: 24 centres across Blackpool
Age Group: 6-25yrs
Meeting: Variable
Contact: The Scout Association, S Williamson
County Office Blackpool District Scouts
Waddecar Scout Camp District Commissioner
Wood Top c/o 120 Warbreck Hill Road
Goosnargh Blackpool FY2 0TR
Preston PR3 2EU
Tel: 01995 61336 | 0845 0944576
Web: www.blackpoolscouts.org.uk | Email: mail4scouts@margandsteve.com
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Youth Groups & Youth Organisations
Barnardo’s
Description:
Providing children & young people’s activities throughout Blackpool. We also offer parenting advice,
support & training to parents living in Blackpool. We also support young parents aged 19 & under
living on Grange Park, as part of the Sure Start programme
Venue: Across Blackpool
Age Group: 5-13yrs
Meeting: Various
Tel: 01253 626480 | Fax: 01253 624295 | Email: blackpool.project@barnardos.org.uk
Web: www.barnardos.org.uk/blackpool
Blackpool Advocacy
Description:
Blackpool Advocacy works on a one to one basis with young people offering support and
representation ensuring that any decisions made about them include their views. Blackpool
advocacy also delivers courses in confidence building and self esteem, and will work with
individuals to promote anger management & coping strategy skills
Venue: Various
Age Group: 5-25yrs
Contact: Blackpool Advocacy, 37 Springfield Road, Blackpool FY1 1PZ
Tel: 01253 200049 | Fax: 01253 200049 | Email: admin@blackpooladvocacy.co.uk
Web: www.blackpooladvocacy.co.uk
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Blackpool Advocacy Young Carers Project
Description:
Lottery funded project providing support for young people who are carers. Young people are offered
time away from home and a place where they can chill out and interact with people their own age.
This is provided through youth clubs with leisure activities and workshops in groups. During school
holiday’s trips, sporting activities and other opportunities are available. There is also support for
teenage parents.
Age Group: 11-18yrs
Meeting: Claremont Park Community Centre, Every Tuesday 4pm-6.30pm 11-13yrs. St Johns Church.
Teenage parents - Every Thursday 13.30pm-15.00pm 16-18yrs.
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7 - Claremont, St Johns any bus town Centre.
Contact: Myriad House, 6A Skyways, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool FY4 2RP
Tel: 01253 405959 | Fax: 01253 348232 | Email: admin@blackpooladvocacy.co.uk
Web: www.blackpooladvocacy.co.uk
Blackpool Boys & Girls Club

Description:
Blackpool Boys & Girls Club offers many sport, Art and IT facilities and in partnership with
Blackpool Youth Service offers young people a safe environment to be expressive, creative and
empowered to explore feelings and make informed choices.
Venue: Boys & Girls Club
Age Group: 8-25yrs
Meeting: Monday – Friday 6.00pm-10.00pm. Daily projects throughout the year.
Cost: 30p
Contact: Blackpool Boys & Girls Club, Laycock Gate, Blackpool FY3 3AT
Tel: 01253 391539
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Blackpool Young Peoples Council

Description:
Young peoples meeting to discuss local issues that affect young people and to influence
strategy in Blackpool.
Venue: Town Hall Talbot Road Blackpool
Age Group: 11-25yrs
Meeting: Once a month (2nd Tues)
Cost: Free
Contact: S Dunne 2-4 Market Street, Blackpool FY1 1ET
Tel: 01253 754841 | Email: stuart.dunne@blackpool.gov.uk
Blackpool Young Peoples Council Issue Groups

Description: Sub groups of Blackpool Young Peoples Council to discuss specific topics. The groups
look at health issues, transport, law and order, media and anti-bullying there is also a multi faith
forum and a learning difficulties project connected to national mencap.
Venue: Connexions- 2-4 Market Street Blackpool
Age Group: 11-25yrs
Meeting: Once a month | Cost: Free
Contact: S Dunne, 2-4 Market Street Blackpool FY1 1ET
The Buzz Bus

Description: A mobile service in Blackpool designed for young people aged between 13-19yrs.
Young people can access advice and guidance from youth workers around issues such as sexual
health, relationships, substance misuse, alcohol and smoking.
Venue: Various locations around Blackpool.
Age Group: 13-19yrs | Meeting: Various | Cost: Free
Contact: Louise Williams / Claire Foster
Tel: 01253 476477 (recorded message) 01253 476049 (office)
Email: louise.williams@blackpool.gov.uk / claire.foster@blackpool.gov.uk
Web: www.buzz.bus@blackpool.gov.uk
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Description: Open award group to work towards bronze, silver or gold Duke of Edinburgh,
Venue: Training and Resource Centre Whitegate Drive Blackpool- Bus Zone Central Zone (line 3)
Age Group: 14-25yrs
Meeting: Weekly
Cost: Free
Contact: Tim Deighton/Carl Walker TRC 278a Whitegate Drive FY3 9JW
Tel: 01253 476177 0r 01253 476168
The Grange
Description: Youth club providing different projects and activities for young people to be invloved in.
Gender specific projects, and junior and senior activites.
Venue: The Grange Dinmore Avenue Blackpool FY3 7NX
Meeting: Mon-Fri 6-9.30pm
Contact: Jed Sullivan
Tel: 01253 478165 | Email: jed.sullivan@blackpool.gov.uk
Highfurlong Youth Club

Description: Specialist work catering for young people with disabilities alongside generic youth
work and projects.
Venue: Highfurlong School, Blackpool Old Road
Age Group: 11-25yrs
Meeting Tuesday 7.00pm-9.30pm
Cost: 30p
Contact: Jed Sullivan, Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road Blackpool FY3 7LR
Tel: 01253 478178 | Email: jed.sullivan@blackpool.gov.uk
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The Hub
Description:
A substance misuse service for young people 18 and under, their families,friends and professionals
alike. Offering 1-1 support,drugs and alcohol education and prevention, harm reduction advice
and information.
Venue: Various, workers meet young people in locations
Age Group: 18 and under
Contact: Pauline Wigglesworth 4th floor Prudential House, Topping St, Blackpool, FY1 3AX
Tel: 01253 476010 | Fax: 01253 476016
Mereside Youth Club

Description:
Various projects run within the club from Dance to Dj-ing, computers and young people can join a
Youth Advisory group.
Venue: Marton and Mereside Youth and Community Centre Bowness Avenue Blackpool
Age Group: 13-19yrs
Meeting: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.00pm-9.30pm
Cost: 30p
Contact: Andy Walker Marton and Mereside Y & C Centre, Bowness Avenue Blackpool FY4 4TA
Tel: 01253 476674 / 476646 | Email: andy.walker@blackpool.gov.uk
OK2B
Description: Provides support for young people around issues of sexual orientation.
Venue: Youth Service
Age Group: 13-19yrs
Meeting: Arranged by telephone contact for confidentiality reasons.
Contact: Hayley.mills@blackpool.co.uk
Tel: 01253 754841
Website: www.ok2b-blackpool.co.uk
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Outdoor Adventure Group
Description:
A voluntary organisation established to providing canoeing & kayaking training for young people & leaders.
Venue: Fleetwood Boating Lake
Age Group: 8yrs +
Meeting: Friday and 1st Wednesday in month
Contact: Secretary - Outdoor Adventure Group, c/o 9 Wells Close, Thornton, Lancashire FY5 2UX
Tel: 01253 828834 | Email: paul@oag.me.uk
Park Youth Club

Description: Young people who attend have to be current or past users of Park school. Projects are
varied from arts and crafts, music and issue based work
Venue: Park School Whitegate Drive Blackpool
Age Group: 11-21yrs
Meeting: Monday 7.00pm-9.00pm
Cost: 30p
Contact: Wendy Pierce, Park School Whitegate Drive Blackpool FY3 9HF
Tel: 01253 399396 | Email: wendy.pierce@blackpool.gov.uk
PIP (Promoting Inclusive Partnerships) Project

Description: PIP supports children and young adults in a group activity of their choice
Venue: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 2, 2C, 15
Contact: PIP, 153a Blackpool Old Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire FY6 7RS
Tel: 01253 899883 | Email: pip.bwf@ic24.net
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Positive Activities for young people (PAYP)

Description:
Positive activities are an activity-based programme developed to engage children and young
people who reside in Blackpool. It provides individual casework through referrals and preventative
activities throughout the year with additional activities at holiday periods.
Venue: Venue
Age Group: 8-17yrs
Cost: Free
Contact: Miss Diane Stark Positive Activities, Integrated Youth Services Administrator
Tel: 01253 476166 | Fax: 01253 476650
Prince’s Trust
Description:
T he Prince’s Trust helps young people develop new skills, gain confidence and work towards
employment and training through organised programmes of community activities. Team courses
help young people take on challenges and projects. Start dates are throughout the year
Venue: South Shore Fire Station, St Annes Road
Age Group: 14-30yrs
Meeting: Daily
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7, 5, 16, 2, 2C, 11
Contact: Prince’s Trust, South Shore Fire Station, Palatine Road, Blackpool
Tel: Office: 01253 401283 Regional Office: 01772 848268 | Web: www.princestrust.org.uk
Web: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk
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Snows Heights Outdoor Centre
Description:
Snows Heights is a registered charity offering young people an opportunity to enjoy the English Lake
District. The site is situated in 14 acres of wooded hillside. Accommodation is wooden huts with a
large kitchen and dining area and male and female toilets and showers.
Venue: Colton, Cumbria
Age Group: 9yrs +
Meeting: Twice a term (management committee only)
Cost: £6 a day, per person
Contact: Snows Heights, c/o Mereside Community Association
Mereside Community Centre, Bowness Avenue, Blackpool FY4 4TE
Tel: 01253 476671 | Web: www.snowsheights.com
St. John Ambulance Blackpool Cadets

Description:
Cadets learn lifesaving First Aid skills through schemes like young Lifesaver, Young Lifesaver
Plus and First Aid at Work. Young people get to put these skills into practice at the many local and
national events St. John cover.
Venue: HQ Hornby Road/Park Road
Age Group: 10-18yrs
Meeting: Various
Contact: St. John Ambulance Blackpool Cadets, Hornby/Park Road, Blackpool
Web: www.sja.org.uk
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Whiteholme Youth Club

Description: Open provision with various ongoing projects for young people to get involved in.
Presently running Duke of Edinburgh scheme sectional awards and a peer education project.
Venue: Whiteholme Youth and Community Centre All Saints Road Blackpool
Age Group: 11-25yrs
Meeting: Monday- Thursday 7.00pm-9.30pm
Cost: 30p
Contact: Jed Sullivan, Whiteholme Youth and Community Centre All Saints Road Bispham FY5 3AL
Tel: 01253 478178 | Email: jed.sullivan@blackpol.gov.uk
Windmill Youth Development Group

Description:
T he Windmill Group has been in existence since 1978 and provides a variety of outdoor and Duke of
Edinburgh Award activities, including national and international expeditions.
Venue: Stanley Park
Age Group: 13-25yrs
Meeting: Wednesday 6.00pm
Contact: Stuart Sykes, 118 West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9HT
Tel: 01253 761598 | Email: e.stuart@windmillyouthgroup.org.uk
Web: www.windmillyouthgroup.org.uk
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Libraries
Anchorsholme
Description:
Reading group and poetry group, read books and poetry as a group and general discussion.
Venue: Anchorsholme library, Luton Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: 2nd Thursday of Month (reading) Last Friday of month (poetry)
Cost: Free
Contact: Pam Hampton, Luton Road Blackpool FY5 3RS
Tel: 01253 853588
Email: anchorsholme.library@blackpool.gov.uk | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
Bispham
Description: Themed activities at various times of the year for different ages
Venue: Bispham library, Devonshire Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Eileen Ferrier, Devonshire Road Blackpool FY2 OHH
Tel: 01253 478120
Email: bispham.library@blackpool.gov.uk | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
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Central
Description:
Family history group 2.00pm first Monday of month, Live Poets writing group 1.00pm first Monday of
month, Pilates every Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender reading
and social group 7.00pm last Thursday of month, reading group 2.00pm last Friday of month and
general library facilities.
Venue: Central library, Queen Street
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Anne Stevens, Queen Street Blackpool FY1 1PX
Tel: 01253 478080
Email: central.library@blackpool.gov.uk | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
Layton
Description: General library facilities
Venue: Layton library, Talbot Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Chris Marshall, Talbot Road Blackpool FY3 7BD
Tel: 01253 478145
Email: layton.library@blackpool.gov.uk | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
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Libraries
Palatine
Description: X box club, club for young people to try and play x box games
Venue: Palatine library, St Annes Road
Age Group: 9+
Meeting: Mon, Wed, and Fri 3.30pm-5.00pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Lynne Scarles, St Annes Road Blackpool FY4 2AP
Tel: 01253 478050
Email: palatine.library@blackpool.gov.uk | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
Revoe
Description: General library facilities, Chatterbox reading group first Saturday of Month
for 7-11yr olds. Homework support and summer reading schemes.
Venue: Revoe library, Revoe Street
Age Group: 9+
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Jane Berry, 1 Revoe Street Blackpool FY1 5HN
Tel: 01253 478160
Email: revoe.library@blackpool.gov.uk | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
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Colleges
Bispham Campus
Description: Courses at further and higher education level and vocational courses part time and
full time in Academic studies, Business and management, Casino Operations, Coin Slot technology,
Computing, Construction, Engineering, Hospitality, Teacher training and education, Tourism and
Sports and Leisure.
Venue: Bispham College Ashfield Road
Age Group: 16+
Meeting: Various
Cost: Varies please contact course enquiries
Bus Zone: Central - Line 15, L1, 3, 11
Contact: Reception, Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB
Tel: 01253 352352 | Web: www.blackpool.ac.uk
Central Blackpool Campus

Description: Courses at further and higher education level and vocational courses part time and full
time in Art and Design, Performing Arts, Health care and early years.
Venue: Central College Palatine Road
Age Group: 16+
Meeting: Various
Contact: Reception: Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4DW
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Colleges
Ansdell Campus
Description: Hair and beauty and related therapies.
Venue: Ansdell College Church Road
Age Group: 16+
Meeting: Various
Contact: Reception, Church Road Lytham St Annes, FY8 4AP
Fleetwood Nautical Campus

Description: Campus for nautical and maritime studies at further and higher education level.
Venue: Fleetwood College Broadwater
Age Group: 16+
Meeting: Various
Contact: Reception Broadwater, Fleetwood, FY7 8JZ
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Training Agencies
Beneast
Description:
Courses towards entry to employment, NVQ 2 level courses in 12 occupational areas. Induction and
interview required.
Venue: Coleridge Road
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Sara Gaskell Coleridge Rd, Blackpool FY1 3RW
Tel: 01253 756400 | Email: sgaskell@beneast.co.uk | Web: www.beneast.co.uk
Henry Boot
Description: NVQ level 2 in construction and civil engineering services.
Venue: 51 Chorley Road
Age group 16-18yrs:
Meeting: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: David Weingard 51 Chorley Rd Blackpool FY3 7XQ
Tel: 01253 301824 | Email: northwest@henryboot.co.uk
Training 2000
Description: Work based learning for pre apprenticeship and apprenticeships throughout
Lancashire.
Venue: Various
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Julie Janeczko
Tel: 0845 6042000 | Email: training@2000.co.uk
Web: www.t2k.org.uk
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Private Organisations
Bowling Centres
Blackpool Premier Bowl

Description: Bowling for children and adults.
Venue: Central Drive
Age Group: 5yrs-14yrs 14yrs+
Meeting: 10am-10pm
Cost: 14yrs before 6.30pm £3.50 after 6.30pm £4.00.
14yrs+ before 6.30pm £4.50 after 6.30pm £4.80
Contact: Premier Bowl, Central Drive Blackpool FY1 5HZ
Tel: 01253 295503
Dance Schools
Conway Dance Academy

Description: Classical ballet, modern, tap and jazz dance classes
Venue: Anchorsholme Lane East
Age Group: +3yrs
Meeting: Monday- Saturday
Cost: Various
Contact: Conway Dance Academy 17 Anchorsholme Lane East Anchorsholme Cleveleys
Tel: 01253 826039
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The Dance Place
Description: Modern, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Cabaret and Drama classes
Venue: Rawcliffe St
Age Group: 2+ till Student age
Meeting: Mon to Sat after 4pm Monday-Friday all day Saturday
Cost: £3.80 per hour
Contact: 22 Rawcliffe St Blackpool FY4 1BY
Tel: 01253 345408
The Mullin School Of Dance

Description: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Freestyle classes as well as adult tap and Pilates
Venue: Patterdale Avenue
Age Group: 3+
Cost: Varies as to what class
Contact: 48 Patterdale Avenue Marton FY3 9QU
Tel: 01253 694918 | Mobile: 07944616908
Langley Dance Centre

Description: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Singing Classes
Venue: Coronation St Blackpool
Age Group: 2+
Cost: Varies as to age and class
Contact: 38 Coronation Street Blackpool FY1 1EJ
Tel: 01253 622350
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Michelle Hall Theatre School

Description: Ballet, tap, Modern, Freestyle, Hip hop, Singing, Drama, Musical Theatre
Venue: Performing Arts centre 19 Preston Old Road
Age group: 2+
Contact: Waterloo Road Methodist Church FY4 4BJ
Tel: 01253 696990
Phil Winston’s Theatre Works Ltd

Venue: The Promenade- Bus Zone Central Zone (tramway or line 1 or 20) both of those buses are
only available in summer
Contact: 66-74 The Promenade Blackpool FY1 1HB
Tel: 01253 292733
Phyllis Davis Dance School

Description: Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Theatre work
Venue: Ritheram Avenue Cleveleys
Age Group: 3+
Cost: £2.70
Contact: Ritheram Avenue Cleveleys
Tel: 01253 869528
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Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre
Description: Stage Dancing and Drama, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Riverdance Lessons.
Venue: Hornby road
Age group: 2+
Contact: Mr Jack Gawley / Miss J Gawley, 135 Hornby Road Blackpool FY1 4JG
Tel: 01253 623368 | Email: info@whittaker.net
Web: www.whittakercentre.net
DRAMA SCHOOLS
Scream Theatre Schools

Description: Drama, Dance, Singing, Casting and extras, Workshops.
Venue: The Red Door, 32 Clifton St Blackpool
Contact: 32 Clifton Street Blackpool FY1 1JP
Tel: 01253 750820 | Email: info@screammanagement.com
Web: www.screamtheatreschools.com
Stagecoach Theatre Arts

Venue: Bispham High School Bispham Road Blackpool
Contact: Bispham High School Bispham Road Blackpool. FY2 0NH
Tel: 0845 6017139
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Time Stage School

Description: All aspects of performing arts
Venue: Cleveleys Park Methodist Church
Contact Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, Stockdove Way Cleveleys FY5 2AR
Tel; 01253 811438 | Mobile: 07989144423
Tiptoes 2 Casting Agency

Description: Dance, drama and singing lessons
Venue: Collingwood Place
Contact: 2 Collingwood Place Layton.FY3 8HU
Tel: 01253 302606
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Funding Opportunities
Introduction
If you are reading this then you are probably
someone who is already interested in the future
of our town and has committed at least some
of their time to making things better for the
people that live here. As the town is trying to
move forward and regenerate over the next
10 -20 years its most important assets will
always be the people who make up Blackpool’s
community and in particular the adults of
tomorrow the young people. There is no point
in producing a modern town physically if
young people and communities are not part
of the change. Everything that helps improve
your lives helps to improve the town and there
are funds available to help you to pursue your
goals and dreams. It may seem at first as if
the funding is always aimed at somebody else
but, if you are committed to what you want
to achieve and can convince others of your
goals then there will be financial help for you
somewhere. So look through this directory
carefully and seek advice, remember it is
always easier to get funding if you already have
some and if you can show that others support
your particular goal. Good Luck and remember
that our town is nothing without a happy and
healthy set of residents!
Alan Cavill
Head of Economic Development
& Partnerships Economic Development Unit
Blackpool Technology Management Centre

Faraday Way, Blackpool FY2 0JW
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Funding Introductions
E.R.D.F
Description:
The European Regional Development Fund was set up in 1995 to stimulate economic development in
the least prosperous regions of the European Union.
E.S.F.
Description:
The European Social Fund is one of four main structural funds set up to help reduce differences in
living standards between the Regions of the European Union by; reducing unemployment, improving
and developing the skills of employed people, investing in industrial or rural areas which are in
decline, investing in areas with low economic development.
Children’s Fund
Description:
T he Children’s Fund is a government initiative that targets 5 – 13 year olds at risk of social exclusion.
It is designed to deliver preventative services over and above those provided through mainstream
statutory services and to improve existing services for this age group.
Website: www.blackpoolchildrensfund.co.uk
Funderfinder
Description:
Funderfinder is an interactive computer package that can help you find and narrow down your
potential sources of funding, by inputting key words about the work of your organisation. It also
provides information on a range of issues that surround funding, fundraising strategies, putting
together a budget, application writing and other areas. You can access Funderfinder through CVS.
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Funding Introductions
Grantfinder
Description:
Grantfinder was established in 1985 and was developed to advise and guide organisations on all
matters relating to grant aid – from identifying what is available to whom, through to making an
application.
Website: www.grantfinder.co.uk
Lottery
Description:
T he National Lottery was introduced in 1994 to raise money for ‘Good Causes’. These include
Education, Arts, Health & Environment, Charities, Heritage and Sport.
Website: www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk
Website: www.lottery.culture.gov.uk
National Lottery Funding Hotline: 0845 275 0000
Youth Opportunities Fund

Description: Grants for young people aged 13-19yrs for sporting, cultural and recreational activities.
Young people make the decisions on panel so opportunities to volunteer on the panel. Contact S
Dunne for an application pack and further details.
Venue: Connexions 2-4 Market Street Blackpool
Age Group: 13-19
Meeting: Weekly and Monthly
Cost: Free
Contact: Stuart Dunne 2-4 Market St Blackpool FY1 1ET
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Local Funding
Connexions Community Fund

Description:
Connexions offer small community grants to organisations and groups that meet connexions
objectives and priorities.
Cost: Free
Contact: Blackpool Connexions Centre, 2-8 Market Street, Blackpool FY1 3ET
Tel: 01253 293161
Gerald Richardson Trust

Description:
T he trust helps both individuals and groups of young people under the age of 25 by supporting
education and leisure activities, attending field study courses and personal development activities.
Applications should be made by young people aged 25 and under who are living, working and
studying within 15 miles of Blackpool Town Hall.
Contact: Secretary Superintendent Gerald Richardson Memorial Youth Trust
2 Paddock Drive, Marton, Blackpool FY3 9TZ
Tel: 01253 762090
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General grants for young people
Action Pays
Description:
T he Action Pays scheme is a partnership between NCVYS and Changemakers. It aims to develop and
support the youth led approach to community action within the voluntary youth sector.
Contact: NCVYS, Second Floor, Solecast House, 13-27 Brunswick Place, London N1 6DX
Tel: 020 7253 1010
Website: www.ncvys.org.uk | E-mail: mail@ncvys.org.uk
Awards for All

Description:
Awards for all is a Lottery grants scheme aimed at local communities. They fund projects that
enable people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, as well as projects
that promote education, the environment and health in the local community. Grants are available
between £500 & £5,000
Tel: 0845 600 2040
Website: www.awardsforall.org.uk
Bass Plc
Description:
A s part of their commitment to the development of young people it offers grants for work that
develops skills of citizenship and social awareness outside places of education and the development
of youth leaders.
Contact: Bass Plc – Community Grants, 20 North Audley Street, London W1Y 1WE
Tel: 020 7409 1919
BBC Children In Need

Description:
A ims to help disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 and under.
Contact: PO Box 76, London W3 6FS
Tel: 0208 576 7788
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants
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Carnegie UK Trust
Description: Aims to encourage active participation, particularly in decision making and increase
the role of young people in education, health, the community and more widely.
Contact: Comely Park House, 80 New Row, Dunfermline KY12 7EJ
Tel: 01383 721 445
Website: www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/grant_policies/young_people
Co-operative Community Dividend

Description: Organisations may apply for grants between £100-£5,000. Groups that fit into values
of self-help, social responsibility & caring for others can apply. Projects must be within 5 miles of a
CRS store, 10 miles of a CRS Funeral home.
Cost: £1, no extra charge
Contact: Community Dividend
New Century House, Manchester M60 4ES
Tel: 0845 090 1456 | Website: www.co-op.co.uk
Comic Relief – UK Grants Team

Description: Can assist projects benefiting people with disabilities, young people aged 14 and 25;
excluding schools, colleges, sports clubs and general youth work.
Contact: 5th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP
Tel: 020 7820 5555 | Website: www.comicrelief.com
Fair Share
Description:
£80,000 lottery money per year, to distribute to groups providing cultural and developmental
opportunities for young people in people in Blackpool.
Contact: Fair Share Co-ordinator - CVS, 95 Abingdon Street FY1 1PP
Tel: 01253 624505 | Fax: 01253 295800
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General grants for young people
Garfield Weston Foundation

Description:
Supports broad range of activities in the field of religion, education, the environment, arts, health
(including research) & in other areas of benefit to the community
Contact: c /o Weston Centre, Bowater House, 68 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LR
Tel: 020 7589 6363
Greggs Trust
Description:
A reas of support include young people. Most funds are allocated to the North East. Makes grants of
between £1,000 and £15,000 and small grants for under £500.
Contact: Fernwood House, Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 1TL
Tel: 0191 212 7626
Website: www.greggstrust.org.uk
Groundswell – National Homeless Alliance

Description:
Awards of up to £500 for community based projects that empower people who are traditionally
excluded to help them make positive contributions to their communities
Contact: Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, London SW9 9GX
Tel: 0207 737 5500
Website: www.groundswell.org.uk
Lloyds TSB Foundation

Description:
T hey have both national and regional funds. Regional grants fall into two categories under £3000
and over £3000. National grants are usually in the region of £10000 - £30000.
Contact: PO Box 46156, 3rd Floor, 4 St Dunstans Hill, London EC3R 8UL
Tel: 0870 411 1223
Website: www.lloydstsbfoundation.org.uk
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Main Grants Programme – Community Fund
Description:
Open to organisations of any size working in any parts of the UK. Projects funded under this
programme should help disadvantaged young people and improve quality of life in the community.
Contact: NW Office, Ground Floor, Dallam Court, Dallam Lane, Warrington WA2 7LU
Tel: 01925 626800
Website: www.c-f.org.uk
Marks and Spencer Plc

Description:
Supports a wide range of work including organisations working with young people.
Contact: Michael House
Baker Street, London W1A 1DN
Tel: 0 20 7935 4422
Noel Buxton Trust

Description:
Priorities for support include youth organisations and organisations promoting the welfare of
children and young people. Grants range from £200 to £10000.
Contact: PO BOX 393, Farnham GU9 8WZ
Young Roots
Description:
Young Roots is part of the ‘Heritage Lottery Fund’ and offers grants between £5,000 -£25 000. The
scheme aims to involve 13-20 year-olds (up to 25 for those with special needs) in finding out about
their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement.
Website: www.hlf.org.uk
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Environmental & Development Grant
Biffaward
Description:
Established by Biffa Waste Services using Landfill Tax Credits. It aims to support schemes and
projects that will be of lasting environmental benefit by improving community facilities in areas
where Biffa is operational and by accelerating sustainable waste management processes. There are
Three funding schemes; Small grants between £250-£5,000, Main grants between £5,001 - £50,000
& Flagship schemes between £150,000 - £500,000.
Tel: 0870 036 1000 | Email: grant@rswt.org
Website: www.biffaward.org
BEC – British Ecological Society

Description:
Grants available to teachers conducting research in schools which involves pupils in some
constructive manner. Consideration will be given to other schemes that further the education of
young people in ecology.
Contact: 29 Blades Court, Deodar Road, Putney, London SW15 2NU
Website: www.britishecologicalsociety.org
Grounds for Learning

Description:
Help for school grounds projects. Grants of between £200 and £1000. Active pupil involvement and
commitment from community essential.
Contact: Aithvey Castle Annex, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
Tel: 01786 445922
International Grants Programme – Community Fund

Description:
For projects run by organisations in the UK, working in partnership with organisations abroad which
benefit people living outside the UK. It is also for development education projects in the UK.
Contact: England Office, 1st Floor, 37 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 7GA
Tel: 0116 258 7000
Website: www.community-fund.org.uk
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Environmental & Development Grant
Jenny Wood Environmental Trust

Description:
T he Jenny Wood Environmental Trust gives grants to registered charities for small community &
local projects that make good use of volunteers. The trust supports conservation of fine buildings,
landscapes & gardens. Grants available between £5,000 - £30,000 over 3 years.
Contact: 36 Oak Village, London NW5
Shell Better Britain Community Projects Fund

Description:
Small grants scheme for community based environmental initiatives. Up to £2000 available for
projects that meet two criteria – benefit to both the community (involving underrepresented groups
such as young people) and the environment – both locally and wider.
Contact: King Edward House, 135a New Street, Birmingham B2 4QJ
VOLVO PEP Scheme – Volvo Car UK Limited

Description:
Grants of up to £5000 for young people who carry out environment projects. From June 2001 Volvo
will run an International Environmental competition for youth as part of Volvo Ocean Adventure.
Contact: Volvo Environmentalist Awards, Fast Track, 21 Dartmouth Street, London SW1 9BP
Tel: 0207 5935278
Email: volvoawards@fstrk.com
Website: www.volvoadventure.org
Woodland Grant Scheme – Forestry Commission

Description:
T he Woodland Grant Scheme offers grants to create and maintain woodlands and forests to:
increase the production of wood; improve the landscape; provide new habitats for wildlife; and offer
opportunities for recreation and sport.
Contact: National Office, Great Eastern House, Tension Road, Cambridge CB1 2DU
Tel: 01223 314546
Website: www.forestry.gov.uk
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Exchange & Travel Grants
Alchemy Foundation
Description:
Makes grants for individuals for Raleigh International or gap year projects.
Contact: Trevereux Manor, Limpsfield Court, Oxted RH8 0TL
Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council

Description:
Supports two-way exchange programmes between young people in the uk and the commonwealth.
Contact: 7 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London SW4 7NQ
Tel: 020 7498 6151
Website: www.cyec.org.uk
Connect Youth International

Description:
Gives grants to British youth groups (made up of between 8 and 40 young people aged 15 – 25)
towards the costs of youth exchanges with groups in Europe, Israel, the USA and Japan.
Contact: The British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN
Tel: 020 7389 4030
Website: www.connectyouthinternational.com
Ernest Cook Trust

Description:
Includes support for organisations arranging educational travel for young people, both to and
from the UK.
Contact: Fairford House, Gloucester GL7 4JH
Tel: 01285 712492
Website: www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk
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Exchange & Travel Grants
Jim Bishop Fund

Description:
Funds for individuals under 19 to take part in adventurous activities at home or abroad. Supported
and administered by the Young Explorers Trust
Cost: Free membership
Contact: 10 Larch Close, Bingham, Notts NG13 8GW
Tel: 01623 861027
Website: www.theyet.org
Princes Trust – Go Grants

Description:
Available to young people aged 18 – 25 who are no longer in full-time education. Grants cover costs
of up to £350 plus a BA flight to allow young people to visit counterparts in other parts of the Europe
to exchange skills and ideas, develop projects or take part in social or environmental voluntary
work.
Contact: 18 Park Square East, London NW1 4LH
Tel: 020 7543 1365
Young Explorers’ Trust

Description:
Makes grants’ of £100 to £500 to youth groups going on an overseas expedition of at least 2 weeks
and members are mostly under 20
Contact: 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Website: www.theyet.org
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General Contacts
ACF
Description:
T he Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) have a web site which contains resources for grant
seekers and researches, including advice on how to apply to a charitable trust or foundation and
background information about UK trusts.
Website: www.acf.org.uk/foundations
Charities Direct
Description: Charities Direct provides information on charities, grants news and support.
Website: www.charitiesdirect.com
European Funding in the North West

Description:
A guide to European Structural Funds for the North West. Provides advice and guidance and
European Funding.
Website: www.eurofundingnw.org.uk
Funders Online
Description:
Allows users to access the web sites of over 300 foundations and corporate funders in Europe and
lots more of the usual support.
Website: www.fundersonline.org
Government Funding
Description:
T he website acts as a portal to grants for voluntary and community sector from; Department of
Education and Skills, Department of Health, Home Office, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister,
Government Offices for the Regions. Use the site to search for funding, to find suitable government
grants for your organisation and download application forms and guidelines.
Website: www.governmentfunding.org.uk
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General Contacts
NFYAA
Description:
A comprehensive list of funding sources and information for young people, message boards, forums
from the National Federation of Youth Action Agencies (NFYAA).
Website: www.youth-action.org.uk
NYA
Description:
T he NYA publishes an up-to-date list called ‘Grants for Youth Groups’ which is available for a
nominal fee.
Contact: NYA - 17-23 Albion Street, Leicester LE1 6GD
Tel: 0116 285 3700
Website: www.nya.org.uk
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The directory first highlights the wide

Introduction to the Youth Offer 4

Arts & Culture 13

Church & Religious 19

Housing & Homeless 23

Sport & Leisure 27

Youth Groups & Youth Organisations 41 Funding Opportunities – Introduction 69

Libraries 53 Funding Introductions 71

Colleges 57 Local Funding 73

Training Agencies 61 General Grants for Young People 74

Private Organisations 63 Environmental & Development Grants 78

Exchange & Travel Grants 80

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The importance of voluntary organisations to

Blackpool Council for Voluntary Youth Service

Council for Voluntary Service (CVS)

Lancashire Youth Association

Blackpool Art Society

Blackpool Circus School

Blackpool Movie Makers

Disco Divas - Dance Group

Grundy Art Gallery

Youth Academy - Grand Theatre

Circuit Youth Group

Bay Housing Association

Five Piers – Blackpool Foyer

Kensington House Trust

The Ashley Foundation

Blackpool & District Badminton

Blackpool & District Youth Football League

Blackpool & Fylde Athletic Club

Blackpool & Wyre Ladies Hockey Club

Blackpool Budokan Martial Arts Academy

Blackpool Sports Centre Climbing wall and Bouldering Room

Blackpool Cricket Club

Blackpool Junior Football Federation (BJFF)

Blackpool Men’s Hockey Club

Blackpool North Shore Golf Club

Blackpool Rugby Union FC

Blackpool Sports Centre

Blackpool Stanley RLFC

Chenjiagou Taijiquan Association (UK)

Moor Park Swimming Pool

Palatine Leisure Centre

Poulton & District Primary League

South Shore Cricket & Squash Club

Thornton Cleveleys Sports Club

Army Cadet Force

Air Training Corps

Girl Guiding - Blackpool

The Scout Association

Blackpool Boys & Girls Club

Blackpool Young Peoples Council

Blackpool Young Peoples Council Issue Groups

The Buzz Bus

Highfurlong Youth Club

Mereside Youth Club

Park Youth Club

PIP (Promoting Inclusive Partnerships) Project

Positive Activities for young people (PAYP)

St. John Ambulance Blackpool Cadets

Whiteholme Youth Club

Windmill Youth Development Group