Welcome to West Rainton Youth Group
Youth Club Sessions
A weekly youth club session is available for children aged between 7-18 years, split by age group into 2 sessions on a Monday evening.
MONDAYS
4.30pm - 6.00pm - Age Group - Year 2 - Year 6
Jubilee Hall, West Rainton
6.30pm - 8.00pm - Age Group - Year 7+
Jubilee Hall, West Rainton
Sessions are held at the Jubilee Hall, North Street, West Rainton, DH4 6NU.
Each session costs £1.00 to attend and parents must provide consent and contact details for their child to allow attendance.
You can download our consent form here.
Case Studies
- BS has been attending West Rainton Youth Club since 2025. When they first joined, they presented as reserved and anxious, particularly in unfamiliar environments and around new people.
Their guardian was understandably apprehensive about them attending as BS is autistic. With consistent support from youth workers and a welcoming peer environment, BS has made amazing progress in a short period of time.
They have grown significantly in confidence, becoming more comfortable initiating conversations and engaging in group activities; they have also developed positive peer relationships and meaningful friendships within the club.
Beyond social development, BS has taken advantage of new opportunities that have broadened their experiences such as taking part in our cooking project. They have developed a range of new skills from attending our sessions and has even volunteered alongside staff at a community event demonstrating increased independence, responsibility, and community engagement.
Today, BS participates fully in sessions and interacts confidently with both staff and peers; their guardian has shared how reassuring it has been to see them thrive in a space that once felt daunting.
- EM has attended West Rainton Youth Club since 2022. While they do not attend every session, they make consistent and meaningful use of the provision, engaging positively with staff and peers whenever they are present.
They regularly seek and engage in informal conversations with youth workers, discussing topics such as college, friendships and wider life experiences. These trusted conversations have supported their personal development and confidence, while encouraging active participation in a wide range of activities that happen within the sessions.
In 2025, EM shared their concern about homelessness in the local community and with support from staff, this developed into a youth-led social action project. EM was one of two young people who planned, budgeted, organised and delivered care packages to a local homeless charity, demonstrating empathy, initiative and strong organisational skills.
In recognition of their commitment and positive contribution to the community, EM achieved an AQA Unit Award.
EM’s journey highlights the value of providing safe spaces where young people feel heard and supported; it also demonstrates that youth work is not defined by frequency of attendance alone, but by the quality of engagement and the relationships built.
Testimonials & Case Studies
Parents/Guardians
- "I suggested my sons try youth club as they didn’t have a friendship circle within our village as they always went to school out of it.
After some persuasion and being ‘on call’ in case they didn’t want to stay during their first session, I got a message saying they wanted to stay longer.
Teens is such a precious time for them to experience new friendships, things in our community, develop new skills and all without judgement. DAY has helped this in a happy and safe space."
- “B joined the youth group in 2025 I was very apprehensive to begin with as I didn't think he would settle in being autistic.
However, he proved me wrong. He settled in really well and is able to be himself. He has grown in confidence and looks forward to attending each week.
He has made new friends and has even done some volunteering. He goes on trips which he has really enjoyed. He has learnt new skills such as cooking.
The staff have really helped B by accepting his differences and encouraging him to participate in new activities.”