JADE

JADE began by running music events for young people in the former coalfields communities of South Yorkshire. Jade now provides services for young people, and supports youth activities which provide social, educational, economic, and employment opportunities for life progression into adulthood through direct and indirect recreational and social provision. Our drop in centre and outreach services provide regular and consistent provision for hard to reach, vulnerable users many of whom who are engaged in negative behaviour ranging from drugs and alcohol to Anti-Social Behaviour and violence. We work closely with Police, schools, families, early intervention, and health services to support the most vulnerable from our local community which often results in providing alternative curriculum's and one-to-one mentoring support to address emotional and personal issues as well as supporting families where there are long-term unemployment, substance abuse, violence, and poverty issues. We continue to support young people through music making activities and performance to achieve our aims.