Make Space clubs
What is a Make Space club?
There are currently close to 1,300 Make Space clubs across England. Each Make Space centre is unique – there is a wide range of places and environments that can form the basis for this kind of provision. Some clubs are small and others large-scale operations. They may be based in rural, urban or suburban areas and housed in various settings including schools, community centres or purpose built accommodation. Clubs may be run in different ways, for example as charities, by local authorities or, in some cases, as small businesses. However, all Make Space clubs share the same ethos and elements, and meet the Make Space core criteria.
Make Space core criteria
A Make Space club:
- Is a dynamic and contemporary out of school hours facility for 11-19 year olds
- Is open after school and during most school holidays when young people need it most
- Provides a safe and accessible environment appropriate for young people
- Is based around a chill-out space where young people can relax, meet their friends and enjoy their leisure time in comfortable surroundings
- Has a quiet space where young people can access computers and the Internet, study, or read in peace
- Offers an activity space, or access to local facilities, providing young people with a range of sporting, arts and other opportunities
- Is consultative, with mechanisms in place to involve young people in all aspects of their club
- Provides advice for young people on personal relationships, social and health issues.
In addition, Make Space clubs work towards:
- Developing a membership scheme for access to the club
- Implementing a fee structure to support the sustainability of the club.