St Ann’s in Nottingham is one of the most deprived areas in the UK, with many young people not in education, employment or training, and at risk of exploitation, crime and poor mental health. Demand for our support is increasing rapidly. But our current facilities are not fit for purpose, limiting both safety and the number of young people we can support. Without access to safe, welcoming spaces, many young people miss opportunities to engage, build confidence and achieve their potential.

Our work is rooted in lived experience, allowing us to build trust with young people often beyond the reach of traditional services. We provide mentoring, sport, education, counselling and employability to help them build confidence and access sustainable employment. A new, fit‑for‑purpose community hub will provide safe, dedicated spaces for this work, expanding us to expand delivery, reaching more young people and providing consistent high-quality support.