Teignbridge
Teignbridge Network Summary
Thanks to Moretonhampstead Association for Youth and Space Youth Services for attending the meeting.
We discussed:
Effectiveness of universal youth services versus project-based approaches, universal services may provide broader reach, project-based approaches might be more effective for reaching specific young people who might not otherwise engage with fixed youth spaces or provision
Upcoming Community Team visit to Mortonhampstead to support their provision and provide an activity to broaden their program
£600 network funding available for reducing costs, sharing good practices, and supporting staff and trustees
Funding sources- these are in the VOYC newsletter as we find them
Funding of local clubs by Town or Parish Councils- Voluntary sector groups add value with volunteer time and local services or collaboration which represents good value for councils vs an externally provided paid for service.
We explored ideas for recognizing volunteer achievements, including a certificate system with different levels (bronze, silver, gold) based on hours served, and potentially connecting with the Duke of Edinburgh program, to provide solid outcomes for young volunteers.
We resolved to:
Make use of the Places to Go Fund- https://www.devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/fund/places-to-go-things-to-do/
After positive feedback from a number of organisations we will discuss safeguarding trends, challenges and questions at all our future network meetings.
