Young people
It's great being a young person in Brentwood. There are many enjoyable, informal educational activities in the Brentwood area, available through youth clubs and schools.
Participating in these activities provides opportunities to establish new friends, build positive relationships with youth workers, gain information and encounter new experiences.
There are also opportunities to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Prince's Trust Volunteers, outdoor activities and many more.
The Hermit
The local Youth Service is located at The Hermit site in Shenfield Road and offers a range of services for young people aged 13 to 19 (and up 25 with additional learning needs).
For all enquiries, email Clarie Love, Youth and Community Commissioner at claire.love@essex.gov.uk.
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust is a charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working.
Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, we help 14 to 30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.
We focus our efforts on those who've struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.
For more information, you can call 0800 842 842.
The Prince's Trust East of England Regional Office
Suite 4, Premier House
1-5 Argyle Way
Stevenage, SG1 2AD
phone: 01438 730520
email: webinfoea@princes-trust.org.uk
Get involved
Young people's participation is important to us.
At Brentwood Borough Council, we value the opinions of our local young people. It's very important to us that young people are involved in shaping the services we provide for them.
We regularly speak to local residents and businesses to ask what they think about Brentwood, how it could be improved, what's good, what’s not so good and how we could improve the area. Young people are typically very under-represented at these talks and there is a danger that their views may be overlooked and their needs unrecognised.
Let us know your thoughts about where you live and your experiences as a young person living in Brentwood.
Contact Lucy Gill on 01277 312645 or email lucy.gill@brentwood.gov.uk.