Sheffield is set to benefit from major new investment in youth and community services, as the city receives more than £2 million from the Youth Investment Fund to build two brand-new youth and community centres using Modern Methods of Construction. The grant will fund two modular buildings: a replacement youth and community centre at Stannington Park and a completely new facility at Winn Gardens, on the site of a former tower block. These buildings will join a growing network of improved youth spaces across the city.

Artist’s impression of the Sheffield modular youth centres

The announcement follows previous Youth Investment Fund grants totalling nearly £3 million, which funded major renovations of Stocksbridge Youth Centre and All Saints Youth Club, along with smaller refurbishments at Tinsley Youth Club and Woodthorpe Youth Club – all completed last year. Transforming Sheffield’s youth offer Overall, Sheffield City Council has now secured just under £5 million from the Youth Investment Fund to improve and enhance youth provision across the city. The latest investment will significantly expand support for young people aged 10–24 across two areas with limited existing facilities. Once complete, each new centre – around 200m² in size – will offer:
  • A flexible community space divisible into two sections
  • Office and meeting rooms
  • Dedicated youth spaces
  • Storage and accessible facilities
Both buildings will operate as combined youth and community centres, connecting young people with trusted adults, youth workers, mentors and a range of support services. Provision will reflect local needs, focusing on school and college engagement, training and employment advice, safeguarding, youth justice, family and health support – including mental health – and opportunities for cultural, leisure and social activities. This expansion means Sheffield City Council will be able to support many more young people each year, giving them access to safe spaces and opportunities to build confidence, friendship, and life skills. A new pavilion for Stannington Park The Council has been working closely with the Stannington community to develop the plans for a new Youth and Community Centre to replace the old pavilion. Work to demolish the old pavilion and to build the foundations will start in the coming months and, once ready, the new building will be craned into place later this year. A new centre for Winn Gardens The Council has also been working on similar designs for a brand-new youth and community centre in the heart of Winn Gardens on the site of the Middlewood tower block that was demolished in 2004 which will also be completed later this year.

We are delighted to receive this further Youth Investment Fund grant, which will make a real difference to young people in Stannington, Winn Gardens and across Sheffield. These brand-new, modern facilities will provide safe, welcoming spaces where young people can learn, socialise, and access the support they need. This investment strengthens our commitment to delivering outstanding youth provision in every community and ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to thrive.

Councillor Kurtis Crossthorn - Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee at Sheffield City Council

For media enquiries contact:
press@sibgroup.org.uk