Jackie Forbes, Author at Derwentside Detached Youth Project

Roots & Wings

by Jackie Forbes | Oct 6, 2021 | News

The Roots & Wings Youth Cafe now open Thursday evenings from 4 p.m. in Blackhill Baptist Church. All young people aged 11 – 18 are welcome, come along make new friends, have a snack and a warm drink and join in the...

The Barbour Foundation

by Jackie Forbes | Oct 6, 2021 | Funding

We were fortunate to receive a grant from the Barbour Foundation of £1750.00 towards the cost of our Roots & Wings Cafe, We thank the Barbour Foundation the grant will help us provide a safe haven for many young people in the area, somewhere they can come, have...

Supporting young people at Christmas

by Jackie Forbes | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorized

We received a grant from The National Lottery Covid Support and the Goverment enabling us to support young people and their families through the pandemic.