Youth Clubs
From after-school hangouts to structured youth programmes — find youth clubs, uniformed groups, and social activities for young people across the UK.
Your Youth Clubs Journey
Youth clubs, uniformed organisations, and community groups provide safe, social spaces that build confidence, friendship, and life skills from early childhood through to young adulthood.
First Groups
Ages 5-7
Rainbows, Beavers, and introductory clubs offering crafts, games, and social play in a structured group setting.
Vale Parenting Service
Dewis Cymru (Wales)
youth-clubsGwersyllt Community Resource Centre LL11 4ED
Dewis Cymru (Wales)
youth-clubsRAY Actif Youth Club (6-11 years) - RAY Ceredigion
Dewis Cymru (Wales)
youth-clubsJoining In
Ages 7-11
Brownies, Cubs, and junior youth clubs with team activities, badge-earning, and community involvement.
Woodpecker Youth Club — Juniors (8–12)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsWoodpecker Youth Club — Youth Club (8–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsTNG Youth & Community Centre — Juniors (8–12)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsBuilding Belonging
Ages 11-14
Guides, Scouts, and open-access youth clubs providing leadership opportunities, outdoor challenges, and peer friendships.
Woodpecker Youth Club — Seniors (13–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsWoodpecker Youth Club — Juniors (8–12)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsWoodpecker Youth Club — Youth Club (8–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsTaking Responsibility
Ages 14-16
Young leader programmes, Duke of Edinburgh, and NCS tasters that develop initiative and community contribution.
Woodpecker Youth Club — Seniors (13–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsWoodpecker Youth Club — Youth Club (8–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsTNG Youth & Community Centre — Seniors (13–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsYouth Leadership
Ages 16-18
Senior leader roles in uniformed groups, youth councils, and volunteering-led community projects.
Woodpecker Youth Club — Seniors (13–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsWoodpecker Youth Club — Youth Club (8–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsTNG Youth & Community Centre — Seniors (13–19)
Lewisham Youth Service
youth-clubsWhere Youth Clubs Can Take You
The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.
Youth Worker
Supporting young people's personal and social development in community settings
Key Skills
Typical Route
JNC Youth Work degree/diploma → Detached or centre-based youth work → Senior practitioner
Community Development Officer
Building programmes that strengthen local communities and young people's participation
Key Skills
Typical Route
Community development qualification → Local authority or charity → Programme manager
Social Worker (Children & Families)
Statutory support and safeguarding for children and young people
Key Skills
Typical Route
Social Work degree → ASYE → Qualified Social Worker → Practice Educator
Uniformed Organisation Leader
Voluntary leadership within Scouts, Guides, Cadets, or St John Ambulance
Key Skills
Typical Route
Youth member → Young leader → Adult volunteer → District/county leadership
Charity Programmes Manager
Designing and delivering youth programmes for third-sector organisations
Key Skills
Typical Route
Youth work or education background → Programme coordinator → Manager → Director
Play Worker / Playscheme Coordinator
Creating play environments and holiday activities for children and young people
Key Skills
Typical Route
Level 2/3 Playwork → Playscheme assistant → Coordinator → Play development officer
Youth Clubs Heroes
These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.
Prince William (The Prince of Wales)
Youth Clubs
Duke of Edinburgh Award alumnus, Heads Together mental health campaign founder
“Youth organisations gave me structure, purpose and friendship at an age when that matters most.”
Emma Thompson DBE
Youth Clubs
Academy Award-winning actress, Girlguiding ambassador
“My time in Guides taught me that community is everything — look out for each other.”
Princess Anne (The Princess Royal)
Youth Clubs
President of the Save the Children Fund, champion of youth organisations
“Youth organisations give young people structure, purpose, and the sense that they belong to something bigger than themselves.”
Gareth Southgate OBE
Youth Clubs
England football manager, youth mentor and NCS supporter
“The youth groups I was involved in shaped how I work with people. Being part of a team is a skill you learn early.”
Featured Youth Clubs Providers
These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.
ClubHub UK
2625 programmes
ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.
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10-18 Salford Youth Club
📍 M6 6QT
Ages 10–99
10-18 Stretford Youth Club
📍 M6 6QT
Ages 10–99
Vibes Sheerness Youth Club
📍 ME121tp
Ages 9–14
Dewis Cymru (Wales)
1571 programmes
Dewis Cymru is the national wellbeing directory for Wales, covering all 22 local authorities. It lists children's activities, breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, holiday clubs, parent & toddler groups, youth clubs, and sports across the whole of Wales.
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Backstage Youth Club
Ages 11–18
Clwyd Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs
📍 LL15 2LB
Ages 10–26
LCDP
📍 CF72 9RD
NHS Lothian - Youth Clubs Directory
57 programmes
Directory of youth clubs and organisations across Edinburgh and the Lothians, curated by NHS Lothian.
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Currie Youth Club - South West Edinburgh
📍 South West Edinburgh
Tall Oaks Youth Club - South West Edinburgh
📍 South West Edinburgh
Fet Lor Youth Club - North West Edinburgh
📍 North West Edinburgh
Ages 1–1
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