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 for 12-18 year olds after school or college in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. Open 15:30 - 17:30 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, excluding bank holidays.
The Venue has air hockey, basketball hoop, card games, darts board, pool table, sofas, a recording studio, table tennis, Xbox, and a free hot chocolate.
Working in schools and colleges delivering KS2, KS3 and KS4 assemblies, workshops including Y6 transition to Y7 in secondary schools, 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 music, Gap Chat podcasts and song writing.
Where is The Venue?
GapChat Podcast
On the GapChat podcast we discuss hot topics and enjoy listening to each other's opinions.
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