TARGETED YOUTH SERVICES

At Inspire, we prioritise the health and wellbeing of both our members and our staff. 

We have a number of amazing programmes, projects, benefits and support available. The targeted programmes that Inspire deliver are a fantastic way for young people to focus on themselves and improve their health, physically and mentally. 

From fun and structured projects in our Project Zone to some of our Funded Programmes, we also have an amazing Health and Wellbeing offer. 

 

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Hello, my name is Ilona and I am the Health and Wellbeing coordinator at Inspire Youth Zone. It has been a difficult time for lots of young people and adults recently. I feel it is important that we all take some time to reflect on our wellbeing and ask for help whenever we need it.

I am always here for young people and if you have any concerns or want to know anything about our programmes then don’t hesitate to email me at ilona.ramm@inspireyouthzone.org. 

INSPIRE IN SCHOOLS

Inspire delivers a range of health and wellbeing programmes in local primary and high schools. We also offer youth work support and one to one mentoring.

Inspire offer a 6, 12 and 24 week health and wellbeing programme. The programme consists of fun targeted 1 hour sessions. The programmes are aimed at young people in Year 6 – 10 and encourage young people to take an active role in improving their health and wellbeing.

Youth Worker support is based in school for support to young people, this can include delivery of programmes, 1-to-1 work, small group work, drop-in sessions. Also includes availability for lunchtime sessions. This is a bespoke service that is tailored to the individual needs of the school and the individual young person. Topics can include; friendships, mental health, confidence, self-esteem and coping strategies.

One-to-one mentoring with a youth worker for half a day session at Inspire Youth Zone. Using the fantastic range of facilities at Inspire to gauge interests of the young people & build a relationship to set and achieve individuals targets with a focus on their mental health and wellbeing.

Inspire offers bespoke programmes covering a range of Health and Wellbeing subjects. Sessions can be delivered within the school setting or Inspire Youth zone. The topics we cover include:

  • Transition to high school
  • Wellbeing Champion Training
  • Healthy minds
  • Healthy bodies: Nutrition
  • Healthy bodies: Fitness
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Self esteem/body image
  • Identity/Gender identify
  • Team building
  • Relationships/friendships
  • Racism and BLM
  • Gender equality
  • Debate club
  • Finance
  • Environment
  • Drugs/alcohol
  • Careers
  • Business and Enterprise

SOME OF OUR PROGRAMMES...

Be Yourself
Be Yourself is a safe space for LGBT young people. We have two groups Be Yourself junior for 8-12 years olds runs every Saturday 1-2pm Be Yourself Seniors is for 12-18 years and takes place every Wednesday 4-5pm. We are part of the LGBT practitioners Network and work with the local council to ensure of service is effective.
EmpowHER
a 10 week programme that aims to build young women's self-esteem and wellbeing by taking part in meaningful social action opportunities.
HIMpact
is a transformational and supportive programme that focuses on the psychological and emotional development of young men and boys and aims to provide them with a safe, healthy and contained transition to manhood.
Be Mindful
is a 6 week programme focusing of mindful activities such as yoga, meditation and mindful coping strategies.

Additional support for young people.

Laura from Butterfly and Pheonix project offers young people person centered counselling. Counseling is available by appointment or in a drop in basis every Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm

We have two volunteers with experience in Health and wellbeing. Louise is a complementary therapist and trained in massage, mindful, reiki and aromatherapy. Fiona is a retired GP who specializes in Sexual Health.

Inspire work in partnership with Lancashire Sexual Health Services to provide free condoms and confidential sexual advice. 

MATTHEW HIRST

Matt Hirst is the CEO of leading energy technology provider ESG with over 700 staff and operations in the USA, Canada and the UK. ESG’s UK headquarters are based in Chorley, Lancashire.

 

ESG empowers global leaders in energy to deliver on the future promise of energy through its SAAS solutions for Customer and Market Data Management and Smart Metering. Matt has a background in Sales and Marketing and led a MBO of UK company Utiligroup in 2014 before it was acquired by ESG in 2017 and has been with the business for 24 years. Matt won an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2016 as well as being a judge in 2018 and in 2017 his team was awarded the UK Regional and National Mid Market Management Team of the Year awards by the BVCA. Matt holds a BSc (Hons) degree from The University of Salford and a MBA from Lancaster University.

Ryan powell

head of operations

Hi, I’m Ryan and I’m the Head of Operations at Inspire Youth Zone.

Email: ryan.powell@inspireyouthzone.org

Inspire Youth Zone