About Us
The Young Lewisham Project provides a safe, inclusive learning environment where young poeple can maximise their chances of becomming valued members of society. Through enrichment, alternative educational courses and team recreational activities we wim to reengagae young poeple, increase their confidence and well-being and improve their skills and self-esteem.
Humble BeginningsIn 1974 a group of Lewisham residents were frustrated by the fact that a few of the young people in their neighbourhood were getting involved in anti-social behaviour and getting in trouble with the police, stealing motorbikes was a big problem.
They knew it was largely because the young people had nothing to do. It was then that one of the residents came across a project in Birmingham that had set up a workshop for the young people to not steal motorbikes but to do them up. Together, the local residents turned one of their garages into a small workshop and encouraged the local youths to come along and learn the basics of mechanics, The Young Lewisham Project was born. 
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The Here and NowThe Young Lewisham Project offers a wide range of supportive alternative vocational programmes to young people who may not be achieving in mainstream education. We deliver projects, activities and trips during term time and over the weekend, although we do not replace statutory provision.
Programmes take place each week on our site in our workshops, activities include motorbike mechanics & bicycle maintenance, woodwork, furniture restoration and upcycling, art and crafts, gardening and allotment work and cooking. Residential trips and off site activities also take place throughout the year. We work with up to 200 young people each year who are referred by partner agencies. |
People at Young Lewisham are encouraged to access other programmes and local services and to progress on to other courses within the project or to further education and to work placements. Several of our young volunteers who themselves attended the project have now been offered paid employment at Young Lewisham or with other local youth providers.
The Young Lewisham Project is a Gold Scheme achievement award provider funded by Jack Petchey. Young Lewisham is named in the Approved Alternative Provider directory for Lewisham.
Young Lewisham has a strong track record of working with schools, Social Services, the Leaving Care Team, Youth Offending Team, the Youth Service, special needs schools and projects, Road Safety Team, environment and allotment groups. Young Lewisham is committed to partnership and collaboration work.
The Young Lewisham Project is a Gold Scheme achievement award provider funded by Jack Petchey. Young Lewisham is named in the Approved Alternative Provider directory for Lewisham.
Young Lewisham has a strong track record of working with schools, Social Services, the Leaving Care Team, Youth Offending Team, the Youth Service, special needs schools and projects, Road Safety Team, environment and allotment groups. Young Lewisham is committed to partnership and collaboration work.
Meet the Team
CAROLE LETCHFORD
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ANNA LUMLEY
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GEORGE SMITH
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