Groups

Working with established youth organisations and community groups that support children's development. Articles explain different programmes, leadership roles and what each organisation offers.

Children's Drama Groups
Children's Drama Groups
How drama groups help children build confidence while offering rewarding work opportunities for teachers and theatre professionals.
Cooking Clubs for Kids
Cooking Clubs for Kids
Cooking clubs are helping UK children learn healthy eating habits and break cycles of childhood obesity through hands-on food education.
The Brownie Guides
The Brownie Guides
Girl Guides Brownies is for girls aged seven to ten, where they earn badges, build friendships, and learn skills through activities and teamwork.
The Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows
The Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows
Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows offer girls aged 4 and up structured activities, friendship building and confidence through play and learning.
The Scouting Association
The Scouting Association
Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts in 1907 as a youth organisation that now welcomes girls and runs four age-based groups with activities from camping.
Working in a Church Group for Children
Working in a Church Group for Children
Working with children in church groups means combining faith education with community and social interaction in a welcoming environment.
Working in a Youth Club
Working in a Youth Club
Youth clubs give kids and teenagers a safe place to play sports, try arts and crafts, and hang out with their community.
Working with Children Through Cross Community Groups
Working with Children Through Cross Community Groups
How cross community groups help children build friendships across different cultures and backgrounds through shared activities and play.
Working with Young Offenders
Working with Young Offenders
Youth workers and probation officers help young offenders turn their lives around through support and rehabilitation.