Oldham Youth Services

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Looking for things to do, a place to hang out, or someone to talk to? This is your one-stop hub for young people in Oldham.

We run free youth clubs, fun activities, specialist projects, and support services for ages 11–19 (up to 25 if you have care experience or additional needs).

Weekly youth centre sessions

All open-access youth clubs are free, drop-in, and open to 11–18s.

Monday

  • TOAN Session 4:30–6:30pm: The Oldham Academy North School Pitches, OL2 5BF

Tuesday

  • Yew Tree Youth Club 6:30–8:30pm: Alcester St, Chadderton, OL9 8LD
  • Shaw Youth Club 6:00–8:00pm:1 Newtown Street, Shaw, OL2 8NX

Wednesday

  • Failsworth Youth Session 6:00–8:00pm Failsworth School MUGA Pitch, M35 9HA
  • Sholver Youth Club 6:30–8:30pm: Sholver Community Centre, OL1 4NT
  • Hathershaw Youth Club 3:30–5:30pm: Hadfield Street, Hathershaw, OL8 3BP

Thursday

  • Alt Youth Club 6:00–8:00pm: Alt Community Café, Cherry Avenue, OL8 2HS
  • Limeside Youth Club 6:00–8:00pm: The Park Community Hub, OL8 3SH

Youth voice and targeted groups

Some groups have specific eligibility, if your interested in these groups please contact us before attending:

Barrier Breakers (11–21) Monday, 6:00–8:00pm For young people with additional needs and/or disabilities. Rock Street Resource Centre, OL1 3UJ.

Oldham Youth Council — Wednesday, 6:00–8:30pm Elected young people campaigning on issues that matter to Oldham’s youth. Rock Street Resource Centre.

That Thursday Girls’ Group (11–21) Thursday, 6:30–8:30pm A safe, supportive space for young women. Rock Street Resource Centre, OL1 3UJ

THING (13–18) — Thursday, 4:00–6:00pm A group for care-experienced young people. Venue advised by the team.

MAN Project (15–19) — Day/time shared by the team A group for young men. Rock Street Resource Centre.

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Wider opportunities in Oldham

Beyond our sessions, Oldham has loads to get involved in:

Oldham Youth Voice Family — Youth Council, Children in Care Council, and Barrier Breakers working together to make change. For details of how to get involved please email: oldham.youthservice@oldham.gov.uk

Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) — Free school holiday activities with meals included.

Oldham Theatre Workshop — Acting, music, dance, and design for ages 6–25.

Castleshaw Outdoor Centre — Adventure activities like climbing, kayaking, and team challenges.

Mahdlo Youth Zone — Sports, arts, music, climbing, cooking, and more.

Live at the Library — Performances, theatre and fun for all ages.

Oldham Community Leisure (Oldham Active) — Youth memberships for gyms, pools, and group classes.

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Support When You Need It

Life isn’t always easy. We can connect you with trusted support:

Mental Health

TOG - Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mental health service: Our counsellors can support you in making the necessary changes you feel comfortable with.

Young people’s mental health support team: We support young people, aged from four until your eighteenth birthday, experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, such as worry and low mood

Kooth - Your online mental wellbeing community: Chat to our helpful team about anything that's on your mind. Message us or have a live chat.

Oldham CAMHS: We help children and young people up to the age of 18 years and provide support to their families or carers.

Safety & Welfare — Our youth workers are trained to support if you feel unsafe or need someone to talk to.

Employment and training

Get Oldham Working: Get Oldham Working is a Council service that aims to help people find work and training opportunities.

Student allowances: If you’re aged between 16 and 19 years and think you might struggle with the costs for full-time education or training, you may be eligible for a bursary.

Contact

Drop in: Rock Street Resource Centre, Rock Street, Oldham, OL1 3UJ Ages: 11–19 (up to 25 with care experience or SEND).

Whether you want fun, friends, a voice in your community, or support when life gets tough — Oldham Youth Service is here for you.