The two main objectives of the branch are:   Reduce isolation and improve the quality of life of people and communities facing disadvantage and social exclusion.   Create opportunities for disaffected young people to facilitate reintegration back into education, training and employment.

The work of the branch:

		Homework/ study club
		Youth club
		Youth workshop/ programmes for 13 – 19 year olds in music, drama and dance.
		Off – site Youth Activities and trips
		Summer and Easter play schemes
		Out of school club 5-11 years
		In partnership with MEA - Saturday programme to develop the recreational and vocational skills of young people between the ages of 5 – 19 years old.

Equal Opportunities

The branch aims to provide a service of excellence to the community irrespective of ethnicity, age, sex, and disability, in area of poverty, isolation, youth crime and poor housing facilities.

Homework Club

Available every Tuesday and Thursday between 4pm and 6pm. The Branch offers support and advises for young people within the sandwell borough sandwell. We provide resources to improve school homework.

Chill-Out Zone

Every Monday and Wednesday between 6pm and 8pm, the branch offers young people aged 8 – 16 a chance to chill out. For just 25p the branch offers a variety of activies to keep young people occupied………

		Internet access
		Playstation
		Games
		Sporting Activities
		Residential
		Pool