Engaging via Environment

This project delivers a range of education and engagement opportunities to young people in the Wansbeck District, using alternate activities outside the classroom to engage with young people and encourage them to attend and complete their schooling. The project will also give young people experience in undertaking practical works outdoors and may lead to an associated career choice.

Objectives include:

• Getting young people involved in improving their local community green spaces
• Developing a better understanding between young people traditionally regarded as a threat and nuisance, and their neighbours
• Helping young people gain an increased pride-in-place and social awareness
• Working alongside schools and other youth work practitioners to allow the objectives to be met beyond the end of the project.

Lead partner

Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Other partners

Bedlington High School, Ashington High School, Hirst High School, Wansbeck District Council, Northumberland County Council, Groudworks Northumberland

Action plans that the project helps to deliver

Built environment
Recreational and amenity space

Start date

01 April 2006

End date

31 March 2008

Funded by

Wansbeck Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, Northern Rock Foundation

Who to contact for further information

Alex Lister
People and Wildlife Officer
alex.lister@northwt.org.uk