Newport Youth Academy
Based in the East hub, Newport Youth Academy is an inspirational, life changing provision for the young people of Newport aged between 16 and 18 years old not in employment, education or training (NEET).
The academy is one of Newport’s largest training providers with over six years of experience delivering training to young people and supporting them into employment and higher/further education.
Find out more about Newport Youth Academy.
Other services, information and support for young people in the city include:
Young person's guides
These guides have been produced to give infomation and advice to help young people live independenty.
Money (pdf)
Kitting out your home (pdf)
Keeping safe (pdf)
Employment (pdf)
Education (pdf)
Child benefit (pdf)
Food shopping (pdf)
Resources:
- Visit the Family Information Service for advice on childcare and parenting
- AGENDA: A young people’s guide to making positive relationships matter helps young people to raise awareness of gender inequalities, sexual harassment and violence in schools and communities
Youth clubs
Newport youth clubs run across the city. Locations, times and contact details are below:
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Venue |
Contact |
| Monday |
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| Bettws YC, 4pm-8pm |
Civil Service Club |
07976 634071 |
| Pill YC, 6pm-8pm |
Pill YMCA |
07814 495674 |
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Disability, 5pm-8pm (referral only)
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Serennu |
07969 901963 |
| Tuesday |
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| Alway YC, 5.30pm-7.30pm |
Alway CC |
07772 119043 |
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| Wednesday |
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| Rivermead YC, 4pm-8pm |
Rivermead Centre |
07870 235552 |
| Underwood YC, 4pm-8pm |
Bishton CC |
07970 756383 |
| Pill YC, 5pm-9pm |
Millennium Centre |
07977 926426 |
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| Thursday |
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| Maindee YC, 6pm-8pm |
Community House |
07967486440 |
| Disability, 5pm-8pm (referral only) |
Serennu |
(01633) 748000 |
| Ringland YC, 5pm-7pm |
Ringland CC |
07969 901963 |
| Lliswerry YC, 7pm-9pm |
Moorland CC |
07814 495674 |
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| Saturday |
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| NP20 Project, 12.30pm-2.30pm |
Riverfront Theatre |
07977 926426 |
Newport Youth Council
Newport Youth Council is group of people aged between 11-25, actively engaged in representing young people’s views and opinions.
With support and guidance from Newport City Council they ensure that young people have a voice and help to shape the future in the city for future generations.
This is done in line with United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the local authority’s duty to engage with young people.
Join in!
If you would like to become a member, please fill in the personal details form.
After completion please send it to hello@newportyouthcouncil.org.uk and someone will respond as soon as possible!
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) programme is open to anyone aged between 14 and 24 years who would like to learn a new skill, volunteer, undertake a physical activity and complete an expedition.
Complete a bronze, silver or gold level and achieve an award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections, or five if you're going for gold.
Along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
The DofE is run in Newport's secondary schools, youth clubs, Coleg Gwent and the Share Centre, Stow Hill.
Bronze level takes six months to complete, silver a year and gold 18 months.
Email duke.edinburgh@newport.gov.uk or visit the Duke of Edinburgh's Award website for more information.