About The Gap
Every young person deserves a chance to succeed.
We are committed to empowering them to achieve their dreams.
Since 2008 The Gap has been supporting teenagers and young people in Sutton Coldfield and the local areas. The Gap are involved in projects for young people in the local community including promoting good mental health and wellbeing to help them better live with challenging lives. Every child and young person is cherished. Every connection counts.
The Gap runs the following projects:
An informal drop-in centre and a safe space after school or college in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. It is open 15:30 - 17:30 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, excluding bank holidays. The Venue has sofas, a pool table, table tennis, Playstation, card games, a recording studio and hot chocolate.
Working in schools and colleges delivering assemblies, workshops and one to one mentoring.
Street youth work out and about to connect and engage with young people on the streets of Sutton Coldfield Town centre and the surrounding areas.
A recording studio for podcasts and song writing.
Upcoming Events
10:00 - 12:00 Saturday 10th May 2025 - Four Oaks Baptist Church Community Day
Visit Four Oaks Baptist Church for their community day and meet The Gap and other local organisations serving the local community.
18:00 - 19:00 Sunday 11th May 2025 - St. Johns Church, Walmley
We are giving a short talk on The Gap and how it helps young people in the area, along with how you can help out being a volunteer or donor.
19:30 Friday 16th May 2025 - Royal British Legion, Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield - Comedy Night
Come along for a fun night with comedian Andy Kind and Martin Huburn. This is a ticket only event and includes food and a quiz. Funds raised will go towards The Gap charity, helping young people in the local area.
Sunday 1st June 2025 - Sutton Fun Run
James is running again in aid of The Gap charity. Please come along to support James or sponsor his run.
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How can I volunteer?We rely on a dedicated team of volunteers to help run The Venue drop-in centre. If you can spare a few hours once a week, or more, you can make a real difference. You may also be interested in becoming one of our mentors in schools and colleges, and we currently have a waiting list for young people needing help. We require a minimum of a recognised Level 3 qualification in Mentoring. You may have social media or admin skills that can help run The Gap's activities and operations. Many hands make light work... Contact our office by email or phone to take the next step with The Gap.
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How can I donate?Around a third of our income comes from regular private donors and the rest from one-off grants. It makes planning our finances challenging and exciting. You can help local young people and keep the projects going by committing to a regular monthly donation, giving a one-off sum, fundraising, nominating our charity for your business, social group or amongst friends, or raising money from birthday or anniversary gifts. You may also consider making a provision in your will, so that you can leave a lasting legacy for the next generation. We recommend donors pay directly into our bank account rather than via a third party app. Paying direct means The Gap receive 100% of your donation. Third party payment apps reduce the donation amount with their fees and transaction charges. We are grateful for all donations, and understand convenience is also important for some. Thank you for your support. To find out more please visit our giving page on the website:
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Who are we?We are a registered charity focused on young people 12-18 years old. We offer a safe space to relax, play games and make friends after school and college. We work in schools and colleges providing assemblies and workshops on mental health and wellbeing, as well as one to one mentoring, helping prepare young people to survive their teenage years and prepare for life after school and college. We go out into Sutton Coldfield to engage with young people where they are in the Gracechurch shopping centre and surrounding areas to offer support where appropriate.
Where is The Venue?
GapChat Podcast
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