Personal Development
Promoting the personal, social and educational development of young people.
Freedom to
have a go
The Downside Fisher Youth Club offers a pressure free environment for young people, where they can try new things, build meaningful relationships, learn new skills and build confidence with our regular in- club activities and our outbound activities.
Our HistoryOur People
From youth workers being recognised with honours from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, through to respected boxing coaches, the Club is run by an emerging team of committed individuals. They listen to the needs of the young people, and involve them in decisions about the activities. They are passionate about creating a shared culture where the young people belong.
The staff who run the club want to help young people in Bermondsey do as well as they can through a huge range of activities – while ensuring that those who need the most help can get it.
Robert Coke, Chairman
The youth club is an amazing place for young people to spend their time. It’s helped change so many lives.
Christine Annis, Centre Manager
The Downside Fisher Youth Club has made me the person I am today.
Youth Member
Our Objectives
We believe that by nurturing the young people in the community today, we’re developing the leaders of tomorrow - leaders that will need to navigate an ever changing social, educational and professional pathway. We do this by….
Right to be heard
Inspiring Potential
Inspiring young people to develop their potential, acquire new skills and build confidence to make their own decisions.
Providing Opportunities
Providing opportunities for young people to work effectively in groups and take a responsible role in the community.
Education
Delivering informal social education, based on a voluntary relationship, which enables young people to develop their interests and learn new ways of using their leisure time.
Impact
Making a difference to young people’s lives and especially to those who are the most vulnerable and have faced the most barriers in the past.
Partnerships
We foster creative and innovative partnerships by demonstrating consistent evidence of social impact, diversity of membership and local community leadership.