Engaging with & investing in young people

About The Gap

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Frequently asked questions

General

Mental Health Support

The Gap (Midlands) is a charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 12-18 in Sutton Coldfield and nearby areas. We provide a safe space at our drop-in centre, The Venue, with activities like air hockey, basketball, card games, darts, pool, and a recording studio. We also offer assemblies, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring in schools and colleges, and engage with young people in the community to offer support and guidance.

You can support The Gap by committing to a regular monthly donation, giving a one-off sum, fundraising, nominating our charity for your business or social group, or raising money through birthday or anniversary gifts. You can also donate via Easyfundraising or Giveasyoulive when shopping online, or consider leaving a legacy in your will. For more information, visit our Giving page on the website. Thank you for your support!

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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 in the local community promoting good mental health and wellbeing for young people to help them better live with challenging lives. The Gap runs the following projects:

The Venue is an informal drop-in centre and a safe space after school or college. The Venue has sofas, a pool table, table tennis, Playstation, card games, a recording studio and hot chocolate.

HeadSpace provides one to one mentoring in local schools.

OutThere is out there... Where...? The Gap go out and about to connect and engage with young people on the streets of Sutton Coldfield Town centre and the surrounding areas.

Studio is a recording studio for podcasts and writing songs.

About Us

Where is The Venue?

What do the young people think?

"The Gap were there for me when I had no one and they are still here supporting me and motivating me. I have come along way and a huge part of that is down to every bit of support the Gap have provided.

I felt valued and that I was being listened to for the first time in

my life."