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A really fun, safe, imaginative place for children to be children

Emma, Parent

About us

Furzedown Youth Club was established in 2003 by local people who saw that there was nowhere for young people in Furzedown to meet safely with their friends. It was set up and is supported by four local churches.

Find out more about us

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Creating a safe space for children

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at FYC. All our volunteers undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training. Trustees have completed specialist safeguarding training, and our Designated Safeguarding Officer visits sites frequently for risk assessments. We are fully committed to creating a safe, protective environment for all young people.

Safeguarding & FYC Policies

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What we do

We offer recreational and educational activities to children from Yr 6 to Year 13, including a Youth Club, Duke of Edinburgh volunteering, trips, and weekends away.

Our Events

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Our team

Our team are dedicated, kind, caring, funny and most importantly, extremely passionate about seeing young people thrive and reach their potential!

Meet the team

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Support us

We're reliant on donations and volunteers (from leaders to admin support). They enable us to plan for the future of FYC and the different ways it can engage the local community.

Get involved

September 2025 re-opening times

St Paul's Cafe

St Paul's Cafe will be re-opening on Tuesday 16th September to Sixth former Graveney students - this is to allow for Volunteers to be trained.

Youth Club

FYC will be re-opening on Friday 19th September to year 8's and above until October when Year 7's can join. Year 6's are welcome after the Easter break in 2026 (subject to change). Volunteers are being trained on 5th and 12th September.

What people say...

Volunteer

I have learnt a lot about being a role model and how I have to act like one at FYC and outside as well. I feel more confident, and more hopeful.

Young Person

Its just mad in here, everyone feels happy and able to be themselves. Everyone gets hyped up and you feel like you want to stay all day.

Tom, Parent