Year 2

Bradford Active Dance delivers activities that promote resilience, community engagement, and positive alternatives to anti-social behaviour among young people in Barkerend, Bradford. They conduct inclusive dance workshops at various secondary schools and community centres for Year 7 and Year 8 students. The programme concludes with a celebratory final performance at Seymour Park or Laisterdyke School.

Bradford City FC Community Foundation supports the ongoing delivery of the Premier League Kicks programme in Barkerend. This initiative engages young people through football sessions, fostering teamwork, discipline, and confidence, while offering constructive alternatives to violence, drugs, and anti-social behaviour.

The Bradford Sunni Muslim Khalifa Society runs a programme that fosters resilience and promotes positive life choices among young people in Barkerend. This includes community engagement, sports and recreational activities, as well as wellness and healthy eating initiatives.

Aswad Arts uses music, creative arts, and mentoring to engage hard-to-reach young people—particularly those from Roma, Eastern European, and African backgrounds in BD3. Through weekly sessions at Karmand Community Centre, they have delivered a variety of activities including rap-writing, DJ skills, urban music creation, sports, aerobics, arts and crafts, and reflective rhyme writing. These sessions not only build technical and creative skills but also encourage teamwork, literacy, self- expression, and public speaking confidence. Aswad Arts addresses issues such as anti-social behaviour, peer pressure, and negative influences by promoting positive role models from the local community and facilitating guided discussions, storytelling, and career-focused mentoring. Led by experienced tutors with strong community trust, the programme connects participants to real-world career pathways in the creative industries and beyond, helping them build confidence, resilience, and aspirations for the future.

Bradford Youth Activity Club offers regular activities and support for young people, with a focus on promoting well-being, aspirations, and community involvement. These activities include weekly girls-only swim sessions, quad biking, multisport, and arts and crafts. The club is also arranging a careers day in August, giving opportunities for young people to pursue jobs in sectors that interest them. BAYC also has connections with mental health counsellors and the police department to tackle antisocial behaviour and increase positive role modelling and wellbeing for youth people

Citizen Science leads on the academic and educational development component of the “Role Modelling and Career Support” programme. Their flagship initiative, Better Education, Better Life, targets young people with limited academic support at home—particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds or low-income families. The programme works with small groups of students, providing a structured series of six workshops for each group. These workshops are designed to help participants identify their career aspirations and explore the ethical considerations involved in different career paths. Each session is facilitated by a PhD student from an ethnic minority background, who serves as a relatable and inspiring role model, helping participants see themselves succeeding in academia and beyond.

TCDS has delivered a series of plumbing workshops as part of the “Role Modelling and Career Support” programme, creating a hands-on, skills-based experience for young people in the community. Held over weekends at Masjid Ibraheem and Education Centre, the sessions provided a welcoming and supportive space where both boys and girls could engage in something new and practical. Guided by experienced trainers, participants gradually built their confidence—moving from cautious tool handling to independently completing plumbing tasks like fitting pipework, testing water flow, and assembling basic fixtures. The workshops extended beyond the development of technical skills; they served as a space where young people felt a sense of accomplishment, received support, and took pride in their learning. This collective programme ensures that diverse young people across Barkerend and BD3 are supported year-round, through tailored activities that combine creativity, education, mentorship, and personal development. Together, these organisations are equipping the next generation with the tools they need to thrive.

Bradford Jubodhol is delivering a variety of well-being and creative activities aimed at engaging both boys and girls. These include badminton and multi-sport sessions, girls-only well-being workshops (such as painting, mehndi, and dessert-making), and graffiti art workshops where participants design on items like t-shirts, bags, and canvases. Their activities focus on building confidence, encouraging self-expression, and providing safe spaces for young people to connect.

Al-Hikmah Masjid and Learning Centre is running a programme of creative and physical activities for boys and girls. Activities include arts and crafts, self-defence training, football tournaments, and swimming sessions. The initiative places emphasis on mentoring and personal development, offering young people opportunities for positive peer interaction and emotional support within a familiar community setting.

Citizen Science is delivering an academic mentoring and mental health support programme at a local school in Barkerend. The initiative focuses on students who lack educational support at home and may be at risk of falling behind. A structured series of tutorials, led by PhD students supports students in developing academic skills, confidence, and resilience. The sessions focus on improving university awareness, critical thinking, and written communication, while also fostering a stronger sense of belonging. Baseline and follow-up surveys are being used to track progress in academic development and emotional well-being.