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WHO WE ARE We are a registered charity serving 11-25 year olds in the Greater Shankill Area. We aim to help young people fulfil their potential.
- GROUP WORK
Streetbeat runs over 30 personal and social development groups on a weekly basis.
Targeted programmes ENGAGE - At risk from paramilitary influence PLACE - Wraparound Peer Mentors programme
We also provide specialist programmes to support young people on the Autistic Spectrum and young people in care.
ONE TO ONE
Our qualified counsellor provides morning sessions in local secondary schools and afternoon and evening sessions in Streetbeat. Mentoring sessions provide one to one support with a youth worker. These sessions allow young people to work towards agreed goals and targets with support and encouragement.
SCHOOLS WORK
We deliver informal education within a number of local secondary and grammar schools and training providers. Belfast Model School for Girls Belfast Boy's Model School Belfast Royal Academy Hazelwood Integrated College Victoria College Cedar Lodge Impact Training College Pathways Alternative Education Centre
Our Drop-in service allows young people Year 8 - Year 14 to engage with Streetbeat 2 nights a week across 2 locations. We provide an alternative, safe environment within the Woodvale and Ballysillan areas. We also deliver weekly detached street work across Woodvale and Ballysillan.
ADVENTURE PROGRAMME The programme and activities can be tailored to suit each group. Activities include hillwalking, mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, archery, climbing, abseiling & much more.
Young people aged 16 and over have the opportunity to take part in volunteering roles within Streetbeat. The volunteering programme also offers the opportunity to complete an OCN level 2 in Youth Work.
WHAT THE YOUNG PEOPLE SAY
I love Streetbeat because it has given me many opportunities.
Streetbeat has played a huge part in building my confidence and it is a safe place for young people to interact with each other.
Detached 981 young people
Volunteering 20 young people Schools work 906 young people
Accredited Qualifications 155 young people Counselling 111 clients Mentoring 84 young people
A total annual engagement young people of 2960 young people engaged in regular Streetbeat's services with an additional 1250 engaging in open activities. Groupwork 371 young people
Drop in 145 young people
MEASURING IMPACT
Groupwork
10.5% increase in self-esteem
19% increase in awareness of coping skills 32% increase in awareness of the risks of poor mental health
12.5% reduction in likelihood of taking part in risk taking behaviours
Mentoring 21% average overall increase in self-esteem
Counselling 12.5% increase in self esteem
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