West View Project Children and Young People’s Activity Centre is a friendly, long-standing community-based youth centre where children and young people can meet friends, try new activities, build confidence and feel part of something positive.

Founded in 1980 by local residents who wanted a safe place for children to play, West View Project Children and Young People’s Activity Centre has grown into a trusted registered charity based at Miers Avenue. Today, we are open four evenings a week for young people aged 5 to 19.

West View Project Children and Young People’s Activity Centre is a well-respected partner agency, working with other youth work providers to strengthen the support available to children and young people across Hartlepool. We are also the lead partner in a funding project that supports four other agencies across the town.

Being part of the Hartlepool Youth Partnership, as well as regional and national networks, helps us stay up to date with current issues, funding opportunities and training for staff.

What We Offer

We offer youth club sessions where children and young people can relax, have fun and learn in an informal setting. Our activities encourage friendship, creativity, teamwork and practical life skills, while giving children and young people a voice and a place where they choose to belong.

Partnership is not only part of how our staff work. We also support children and young people to take part in networking opportunities and town-wide groups, with guidance from our team. Through this work, many children and young people have helped organise community events, attended training sessions and taken part in fundraising.

Why It Matters

Youth work can make a lasting difference. By building positive relationships with trusted youth workers and volunteers, children and young people gain confidence, resilience and support from adults who listen, encourage and care.

A Place to Belong, Learn and Have Fun

Our centre offers a safe, friendly and social environment where children and young people can be themselves. Through fun activities and informal education, we help them explore important topics such as health, safety and the wider world in a way that feels open, supportive and easy to understand.