Youth Empowerment Space
Early Intervention 🌱 • Youth Violence Prevention 🛡️ • Empowerment 💪🏾 • Positive Futures ✨
My Wellbeing Space CIC's Youth Empowerment Space is an established strand of our work supporting children and young people through early intervention, youth violence prevention, education, wellbeing, skills development and positive opportunities.
Developed through more than two years of direct work with children and young people in Enfield, our approach recognises that preventing youth violence is not simply about responding once a young person becomes involved in violence. It is about intervening earlier and strengthening the protective factors around young people, including positive relationships, confidence, identity, belonging, aspirations, achievement and access to opportunities.
Our work is rooted in Ponders End and the wider Enfield community, where young people can experience multiple inequalities and barriers affecting their health, wellbeing, education and future opportunities. We provide positive enrichment and development opportunities that help young people discover their strengths, build skills, express themselves, achieve and see positive possibilities for their future.
🧩 What We Provide
Our Youth Empowerment Space brings together Homework Club and educational support, creativity and self-expression, Youth Voice, sexual awareness and prevention, leadership, work experience and work placements, physical activity and boxing, cultural enrichment, mental health and emotional wellbeing, skills development and AQA-accredited learning.
Creativity is an important part of our approach. Through art, canvas work, vision boards, journaling, cultural activities and creative projects, young people can explore their identity, confidence, aspirations and experiences in ways that feel accessible and engaging.
Youth Voice runs throughout our work. We create opportunities for young people to talk about the issues affecting them, share their experiences and ideas, and help shape activities and solutions. We want young people to be active participants in creating safer, stronger communities rather than simply recipients of services.
🤝🏾 Inclusive by Design
Inclusion is not an add-on to our work; it is fundamental to how we design and deliver it. With lived experience of physical and learning disabilities represented within our leadership, we understand that young people do not all learn, communicate, process information or express themselves in the same way.
We are particularly committed to ensuring that young people with SEND and those who may struggle within conventional classroom-based learning are not excluded from opportunities to participate, develop and achieve.
Our programmes provide multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding, verbally and visually, through writing and journaling, art and creativity, listening and discussion, practical and physical activities, group work and, where appropriate, one-to-one support.
By combining practical and theoretical learning and recognising different strengths and learning needs, we create spaces where young people can participate in ways that work for them.
🩷 Our principle is simple 🫶🏾 difference should never be a barrier to belonging, learning or achievement 🩷
AQA Accreditation
🎓 Recognising Achievement Through AQA
As part of our Youth Empowerment Space, AQA-accredited learning gives children and young people the opportunity to have their skills, progress and achievements formally recognised.
AQA accreditation complements the wider aims of Youth Empowerment Space by adding recognised achievement to the skills and experiences young people gain through our programmes. Alongside wellbeing, creativity, physical activity, youth voice and personal development, young people can work towards something tangible that celebrates their progress and can be taken forward with them.
We know that academic achievement does not always reflect a young person’s full potential. Some young people learn differently, may find traditional academic settings challenging, or thrive through more practical, creative and accessible ways of learning. The AQA Unit Award Scheme allows young people to progress at their own pace, build confidence and gain recognised certificates without the pressure of traditional examinations.
Our Homework Club students recently achieved AQA accreditation in Communication and Listening Skills, recognising valuable skills that support their learning, relationships, confidence and future development.
For us, accreditation is about more than receiving a certificate. It is about ensuring young people have different opportunities to experience success, recognise their strengths and believe in what they are capable of achieving.
✨ A Proud Moment at Our AQA Presentation for Parents – September 2026
💡Different Ways of Learning. Meaningful Achievement. Every Young Person Recognised💚
The Phoenix Way
Having Your Voice, In A Healthy Space
For the second consecutive year, My Wellbeing Space CIC is proud to be funded by The Phoenix Way to deliver Having Your Voice, In A Healthy Space, forming part of our wider Youth Empowerment Space and supporting Black and racially minoritised girls and boys aged 5–18 and young people with SEND up to age 25 who may be at increased risk of serious violence.
The programme creates safe, supportive and positive spaces where young people can build confidence, strengthen resilience, express themselves, develop new skills and access opportunities. Through Youth Voice, Homework Club, Sexual Awareness & Prevention, Creative Workshops and Cultural Activities, young people develop their confidence, relationships, skills and sense of belonging.
A highlight of the programme has been our Cultural Showcase, bringing young people, families and the wider community together to celebrate culture, creativity, talent and achievement through music, poetry, boxing, fashion and creative arts.
Now in our second consecutive year of Phoenix Way funding, the programme continues to strengthen our commitment to early intervention and youth violence prevention — amplifying young people's voices and creating positive pathways towards safer, healthier and brighter futures.
The programme is made possible through The Phoenix Way, alongside the valued support and collaboration of Oasis Academy Hadley, PowerBoxFitness and ECYPS.
Every Voice Matters. Every Experience Counts. Every Young Person Deserves To Be Heard💜
Our Reach, Experience and Community Impact
📊 Our Growth in Numbers
The support of The Phoenix Way has been a catalyst for growth, enabling My Wellbeing Space CIC to develop the Youth Empowerment Space into a powerful and evolving programme of support for Black and racially minoritised children and young people.
This investment has strengthened our ability to deliver a wider range of activities, build community partnerships, create opportunities for young people to develop skills and confidence, and provide platforms for their voices to be heard. It has enabled us to extend our reach, build on our experience and deepen our contribution to safer, stronger communities.
The Youth Empowerment Space represents more than a programme of activities; it marks an important step forward in our development as a community organisation, helping us build momentum, broaden our impact and create further opportunities for young people.
2024–2025: Reaching 461 children and young people
Our programmes reached 461 children and young people through Summer Activities, Leadership Development, One-to-One Mentoring, Sexual Awareness, Youth Voice, CAPE Workshops, AQA-accredited Learning and a community safety event. Together, these activities supported young people to develop skills, explore issues affecting their lives and contribute to conversations about their communities and safety.
2025–2026: 416 programme attendances and engagements
Our work continued through Fitness Camps, Summer Activities, Mentoring, Youth Voice, AQA-accredited Learning, Cultural events, Work Experience, Homework Club and Creative Workshops. Across these activities, we recorded 416 programme attendances and engagements. As some young people took part in more than one activity and some events included parents, carers and teachers, this figure represents combined programme reach rather than a confirmed number of individual young people.
Growing Our Reach. Building Our Experience. Strengthening Our Impact🌱
From Student to Role Model
💙 Inspiring the Next Generation
Former A former high-achieving student at Oasis Academy Hadley, Justin is now a valued member of our team, supporting and inspiring the next generation of children and young people.
Working across our Youth Empowerment Space, Justin plays an active role in many areas of our work, including the Homework Club, Youth Voice, Community and Cultural Events, Workshops, Work Experience Placements and AQA Support. He tutors younger students, facilitates activities, supports young people with their learning and development, and confidently hosts events.
Having once been a student at Oasis Academy Hadley himself, Justin can closely relate to the young people he supports. He understands their school environment, the opportunities available to them and some of the challenges and pressures they may experience, making him a positive, approachable and relatable role model.
His journey makes him a positive and relatable role model, someone young people can connect with, learn from and see as an example of what is possible. Through his encouragement, leadership and willingness to give back, Justin helps young people build confidence, recognise their potential and believe in what they can achieve.
💛 Picture Taken at Our Cultural Event 2026
🙌🏾 Relatable Role Models. Positive Leadership. Inspiring Futures
Working Together for Safer Communities
🛡️ Building Safer Communities Together
Partnership working is central to how My Wellbeing Space CIC supports children and young people. Through collaboration with community organisations, education, local police and physical activity providers, we create opportunities that go beyond individual activities, helping young people develop skills, build confidence, strengthen positive relationships and have their voices heard.
Through Youth CAPE workshops delivered in collaboration with local police, we have supported young people to discuss community safety, develop their understanding of policing and share their views on issues affecting their lives and neighbourhoods. These workshops encourage open dialogue, promote mutual understanding and give young people opportunities to contribute to conversations about safer communities.
Working alongside Oasis Academy Hadley, PowerBoxFitness, Ponders End Youth and Family Hub and ECYPS, we bring together education, physical activity, mentoring, creative expression, skills development and youth participation. These partnerships strengthen our ability to engage young people in different ways, recognise their strengths and widen access to positive experiences and opportunities. By working collaboratively, we build on shared expertise and strengthen the support available to children and young people in our community.
Safeguarding is central to our work. In October 2026, all My Wellbeing Space CIC staff completed safeguarding training delivered by ECYPS, one of our community partners. This strengthened our team's knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and reinforced our commitment to safe practice when working with children and young people. We continue to place their safety, wellbeing and ability to participate in a supportive environment at the heart of our work.
Stronger Partnerships. Heard Voices. Safer Communities. 🏘️
Working Together for Safer Communities
🛡️ Creating Safe Spaces. Protecting Every Child
At My Wellbeing Space (MWS), we believe that every child and young person has the right to feel safe, be heard and receive equal protection from harm. Safeguarding is at the heart of our work, with clear policies, procedures and practices in place to protect the children and young people who take part in our programmes and activities.
🛡️ Policies, Safeguarding & Good Governance
My Wellbeing Space is a member of Enfield Voluntary Action (EVA) and maintains the policies, procedures and governance arrangements required to support the safe and responsible delivery of our work.
As part of maintaining our organisational standards and EVA membership, our key policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated, including those relating to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, health and safety, equality and data protection.
This helps ensure that our programmes are delivered within clear safeguarding and governance frameworks and that the safety, wellbeing and dignity of the people we work with remain at the heart of our practice.
👤 Designated Safeguarding Lead
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) acts as the central point of contact for safeguarding and child protection matters across My Wellbeing Space. They oversee safeguarding concerns, support staff and volunteers, and help ensure that appropriate procedures are followed whenever a concern is identified.
🤝 Working With Our Partners
We work closely with organisations including Oasis Academy Hadley, Oasis Community Hub Hadley and the Safer Neighbourhood Team, which have their own safeguarding arrangements and procedures. This collaborative approach supports appropriate communication and referral where safeguarding concerns arise.
👨👩👧 Working With Parents & Carers
We recognise the important role of parents and carers in keeping children and young people safe. We maintain appropriate communication with families and work collaboratively with them to support the safety and wellbeing of children participating in our programmes.
👥 Safe Supervision
We maintain appropriate staffing and supervision arrangements for our activities, taking account of the age of participants, the nature of the activity and any identified risks. This enables our team to provide safe, well-managed and supportive environments.
✅ Enhanced DBS Checks
Staff, sessional workers, volunteers and delivery partners who undertake roles requiring appropriate safeguarding checks are required to hold the relevant Enhanced DBS clearance, helping us maintain safe and trusted environments for children, young people and vulnerable participants.
🫶🏾 A Supportive Team Around Young People
Our wider team includes Mentors, Tutors, Support Workers, Wellbeing Professionals and Specialist Practitioners, enabling young people to access different forms of support, encouragement and positive guidance throughout their involvement with us.
🔒 Safeguarding Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Safeguarding is embedded throughout the way we plan, manage and deliver our programmes. From our policies and DBS arrangements to staff supervision, partnership working and communication with families, we are committed to creating environments where people can feel safe, be heard and participate with confidence.
🛡️ Safe Practice. Strong Governance. Trusted Community Support
We continue to strengthen our safeguarding practice through regular policy reviews, staff training and collaboration with trusted partners, ensuring our approach remains responsive to the needs of the children, young people and families we support.
Safe Environments. Shared Responsibility. Every Child Protected🧒🏽
Summer Fitness Camp 2024
🥊More Than a Fitness Camp: Creating Positive Alternatives to Youth Violence
In Summer 2024, My Wellbeing Space, in partnership with PowerBoxFitness and the Youth & Family Hub, came together to deliver our Summer Fitness Camp for young people across Enfield, as part of our growing early-intervention and youth violence prevention work.
Funded by the Phoenix Way Fund and the Youth & Family Hub, the programme provided a safe, structured and positive space during the summer holidays, engaging over 100 young people, with a particular focus on Black and racially minoritised girls.
More than a fitness programme, the camp used physical activity, creativity and wellbeing as positive tools for prevention. Through boxing, circuit training, creative workshops, vision boards and guided reflection, young people were supported to:
build confidence, discipline, resilience and self-esteem
develop positive peer relationships and teamwork
strengthen their emotional and physical wellbeing
explore their goals, aspirations and positive choices
spend time in a safe and structured environment away from negative influences
build a stronger sense of belonging and connection to their community
By combining trusted adults, positive activities and opportunities for personal development, the camp strengthened some of the protective factors that can help reduce young people's vulnerability to violence, exploitation and negative peer influences.
The Summer Fitness Camp helped shape the development of our wider Youth Empowerment Space and demonstrated the importance of early intervention: giving young people safe spaces, positive relationships, meaningful opportunities and reasons to believe in their future.
It showed that youth violence prevention is not only about responding when something goes wrong — it is also about creating the conditions in which young people can feel safe, valued, connected and able to thrive.
🩷 Young People Turning Their Ideas Into Vision Boards 2024
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