Friendship Groups

Small groups for under 30’s, meeting in the evening and weekends doing lots of different things.

What are the Friendship Groups?
Working with mosaic, Services for Young People (SYP) realised there was a need to provide support to young people at evenings and weekends. Many young people would like to be more socially active. The group undertakes new experiences/activities and through this friendships can be formed. The groups are encouraged to organise their own programme of activities with an emphasis on learning new skills, promoting independence and developing confidence. Friendship Groups offer a wide range of activities for a range of prices from bowling to football, from theatre to karaoke.

What support is provided?
2 – 3 support workers, depending on the size and the needs of the individuals within the group, to assist with any personal needs or to support individuals during the activities. We can also help to arrange transport.

Where do Friendship Groups meet?
Friendship Groups are very versatile; they meet at different venues throughout the City and County. The group of young people who attend are encouraged to take part in the organising of the timetable of activities e.g. concerts, restaurants shopping etc.

Do I have to pay to go to the Friendship Groups?
The cost of each Friendship Group is based on the cost of the activities that particular day and the hourly rate of pay for the support workers needed.

If you receive direct payments this can be used to pay for your Friendship Groups and help towards your transport costs and support needs.

Young people who are not already receiving Direct Payments, or need further advice or clarification on the above can contact Services to Young People on the number below:

Contact the Team Manager, Rachael Moore on 0116 2318720 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Updated on 5 September, 2011