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What is a Make Space Club?
Each Make Space club is unique – there is a wide range of places and environments that can form the basis for this kind of provision. Some clubs are small and others large-scale operations. They may be based in rural, urban or suburban areas and housed in various settings including schools, community centres or purpose built accommodation. Clubs may be run in different ways, for example as charities, by local authorities or, in some cases, as small businesses. However, all Make Space clubs share the same ethos and elements. These are defined in the Make Space core criteria:
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A Make Space Club:
- Is a dynamic and contemporary out of school hours facility for 11-16 year olds;
- Provides a safe and accessible environment appropriate to young people;
- Is based around a chill-out space where young people can relax, meet their friends and enjoy their leisure time in comfortable surroundings;
- Has a quiet space where young people can access computers and the Internet, study, or read in peace;
- Offers an activity space, or access to local facilities, providing young people with a range of sporting, arts and other opportunities;
- Is consultative, with mechanisms in place to involve young people in all aspects of their club.
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In addition, Make Space clubs work towards:
- Opening regularly after school from 3.45 p.m. until 9.00 p.m. for young people aged 11-16;
- Providing advice for young people of personal relationships, social and health issues;
- Developing a membership scheme for access to the club;
- Implementing a fee structure to support the sustainability of the club.
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Our research shows that 8 of 10 teenagers and their parents support the demand for Make Space style provision
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