The Northstowe Youth Hive was created because young people in Northstowe wanted their voices to be heard. Our goal is to bring together young people from different backgrounds, cultures, and identities so they can have fun, grow, and make a positive impact.
The Youth Hive has pushed for professionally led youth programs. We raised money to test this out by working with the Connections Bus Project. Now, we’re working closely with Romsey Mill.
As a grassroots organization made up of young people, adults, and local groups, we play an important role alongside bigger organizations like the town council and Romsey Mill. We can help figure out what matters to our members and their friends, apply for grants, and connect with other small groups in Northstowe.
We’re registering as a charity so we can build trust in what we do – and apply for more grants! Young people have told us they want youth members involved from the very beginning!
Being a Youth Member: having your say!
Youth members of the Northstowe Youth Hive are invited to join termly discussions, which they will shape. This usually as part of an existing youth club session . They will share what matters to them and their friends, and vote on decisions. They will ask the trustees questions to check they have followed up properly on previous decisions.
The first youth members meeting is 4pm on Wednesday 9th October at The Cabin, Northstowe, hosted by Beth Cope and Elaine Atkin (DBS checked trustees) alongside the Romsey Mill run Youth Club. If you want to come along, let the team at the youth club know, or email youth@northstowe.info