Walsall youth charity secures much-needed funds

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the Frank F Harrison Community Association will be delivering the Positive Choices Youth Project in New Invention, Dudley Fields an Beechdale across three years.

The charity has already worked with more than 673 young people on youth projects in the last year.

With the additional funding, they will be able to provide seven more project sessions per week.

Liam Perrens, youth coordinator for the charity, said: "We're delighted to be given the opportunity to deliver this project.

"The youth sessions will allow the young people to work with staff who will act as positive role models giving them a better opportunity and knowledge to make positive life choices for themselves."

The sessions provide young people with a safe space where they can meet, develop skills and socialise while working with youth staff to address any challenging issues they may face.

Jayden, aged nine, who currently attends the youth club, said: "Youth Club inspires me to be creative and take part in different activities, it helps me make new friends."

Debra Mohammed, business manager for the charity, added: "It is fantastic that young people in Walsall will have the opportunity to take part in activities that they enjoy and play a part in shaping the future development of their own communities by being part of this project."

For more information on the project call 01922 746967.