Empower aims to support young people aged 11-12 to manage their psychological wellbeing and physical health to fulfil a happier, healthier lifestyle.

To EMPOWER young people to strengthen their mind, body and social wellbeing in a safe, supportive environment. Weekly sessions will include fun games and physical activity in combination with valuable, interactive wellbeing workshops delivered by our coaches.

Our sessions are structured around two main wellbeing principles: a healthy body (physical activity) and a healthy mind (wellbeing workshops). Physical activity includes a range of multi-sports such as: dodgeball, football and rounders, whilst our wellbeing workshops cover topics such as; anxiety, school and social pressures, forming positive relationships and identifying coping strategies.

We try and make our sessions as interactive as possible to create a fun, engaging and meaningful experience for these young people, including trips outside of term time.

Please note, we offer a maximum of six months support to young people who would benefit from low-level wellbeing support. 

Current sessions:
Sessions run on Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 5:45pm at Derwent Family Youth and Community Centre, Chaddesden, DE21 6BD 

We offer support at our group sessions for up to 15 young people.

Eligibility: Young people aged 11 and 12 who would benefit from low-level wellbeing support. A list of exclusion criteria is available to view here 

See more details on eligibility

For more information please fill in the form below or contact Chelsea Moore, Physical Activity and Health Officer: [email protected]