Youth hubs: Groups and spaces for young people

There are several community centres in the City of London which host activities for young people:

• Artizan Street Library and Community Centre - City of London
• Golden Lane Community Centre - City of London
• Portsoken Community Centre - City of London

The Community Centre at Toynbee Hall has a full schedule of free and inclusive social, physical and learning based activities as well as regular celebrations and events.

All of our activities are decided on by the people who use them. Find out what’s happening in the Community Centre this month.

Community Services – Toynbee Hall

About Toynbee Hall:
Toynbee Hall is a community organisation that pioneers ways to reduce structural disadvantage. Based in the East End of London, we work alongside people who live here, to tackle unfairness and make this a place where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We take an asset based approach to our work, and believe everyone has something valuable to offer in the fight for a fairer London. What we learn from our work in London we use to influence change across the UK.

Soapbox is a space where young people can try new things, create, make and showcase their talents and have fun.

You can develop skills in digital media and technology, music and video production, 3D printing, VR, AR and more!

Check out Soapbox and also Soapbox's YouTube channel

Lift youth hub has a gym, indoor and outdoor kitchens, a dance studio, creative spaces and meeting rooms. Weekly sessions include: Afrobeats, archery, fitness classes and creative activities, as well as baking and home cooking classes.

Study space can be booked for school and college work with laptops provided.

Lift also provides advice for young people on sexual health, CV writing workshops and emotional wellbeing counselling.

Check out Lift and Lift's YouTube channel

Mary's Youth Club Islington welcomes young people aged between 10-19, offering a friendly, open youth club with opportunities to share, grow, learn and enjoy.

They have a range of activities and a centre with computers, games consoles and table tennis. There is also a sports hall with basketball, a gym, dance studio, kitchen and classroom.

Check out Mary's and also Mary's YouTube channel

Established in 1975, The Ensign, formerly Ensign Youth Club, is a dynamic community organisation that specifically engages with young people from different parts of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It does this through indoor and outdoor recreational activities in developing active people who are confident, independent, and have a strong affinity for the community in which they live in.

For more information, check out their website here.

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The Downside Fisher Youth Club, based in London Bridge, 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.

For more information, check out their website here.