💙 World Mental Health Day 2026 💙 Today, we are reminding everyone that mental health matters and nobody should have to face difficult times alone. At Supporting Communities, we support young people and families experiencing challenges including anxiety, low confidence, isolation, difficult relationships and poor emotional wellbeing. Through personalised 1:1 support, practical guidance and positive activities, we provide a safe space where people can talk, feel heard and begin taking positive steps forward. Please take a moment today to check in with someone. A simple conversation, a kind message or taking the time to listen can make a real difference. If you or someone you know could benefit from our support, please get in touch: 👉 linktr.ee/supportingcommunti… You are not alone. Support is available. 💙 Early intervention is prevention. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #YouthMentalHealth #FamilySupport #SupportingCommunities #EarlyIntervention

💙 Support that starts with you At Supporting Communities, our 1:1 youth and family services offer personalised support to help young people, parents, and families build confidence, improve wellbeing, and work through everyday challenges. Alongside practical advice and emotional support, positive activities give families and young people the chance to try something new, spend time together, and create happy memories. 🌟 We need your support to help make this possible. Donations help us pay for everyday essentials for families facing hardship, as well as activities and experiences that they may otherwise be unable to afford. This could mean help with food, toiletries or clothing, or the opportunity to enjoy a creative session, cinema visit or day out. Every contribution, whatever the size, helps us respond to the needs of the people we support. 💙 Could you donate, fundraise or help through your business? Visit the link below or message us to find out how you can contribute: 👉 linktr.ee/supportingcommunti… Sharing this post will also help us reach more people. Early intervention is prevention. #SupportingCommunities #YouthSupport #FamilySupport #SupportLocal #MakingADifference

A huge thank you to Trafford Lowe Funeral Services for their generous £500 donation towards our healthy eating sessions at the Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club! 💙 The funding will help us give young people opportunities to learn about healthy foods, prepare meals, and build practical skills together. We’re grateful for your support and for investing in young people in Ironville. #SupportingCommunities #Ironville #HealthyEating #YouthWork

☀️ Our Summer Engagement 2026! ☀️ Over just six weeks, our team delivered an incredible 87 mobile, detached, and group sessions across local communities. Through our mobile youth provision, outreach work, and group activities, we achieved: 🚐 87 sessions delivered 👥 1,223 total engagements 📊 An average of 15 young people per session From sports and gaming to positive activities, conversations and targeted support, our team created safe and welcoming spaces where young people could connect, have fun and access trusted support throughout the summer. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners and everyone who helped make these sessions possible. Early intervention is prevention. #SupportingCommunities #SummerEngagement #YouthWork #MobileYouthWork #DetachedYouthWork #CommunitySupport #EarlyIntervention

🚐🥊⚽ Over the summer, @SupportingCIO were proud to support The Breakaway Project through our mobile youth sessions! Working in partnership with Unity Gym and @DerbysPolice we brought positive activities, trusted youth workers, and a safe, welcoming space directly into the community. Young people enjoyed boxing, football, gaming and other activities while building confidence, developing new skills, and forming positive relationships. A huge thank you to @AmberValleyBC for funding this work and helping us create more opportunities for local young people. 💙 #SupportingCommunities #BreakawayProject #UnityGym #AmberValley #MobileYouthWork #YouthSupport #PositiveActivities

🍔 A huge thank you to Waters Edge Burger Van for raising an amazing £250 for the Railway Carriage Youth Club! 🚂🎉 This generous donation will help us continue providing activities and support for local young people. 💙 It is wonderful to see local businesses supporting local causes and making a real difference in their community. 🤝🏘️ Thank you to everyone who helped raise this fantastic amount. We really appreciate your support! 🙌 #SupportingCommunities #RailwayCarriageYouthClub #LocalBusinesses #LocalCauses #Ironville

🌿 A huge thank you to the Friends of the Cromford Canal!🌿 Their fantastic volunteers have been helping us clear and tidy the outdoor space behind the Railway Carriage Youth Club. Their hard work has made a brilliant difference and brought us another step closer to creating a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming outdoor space for our young people and the wider community to enjoy. We really appreciate everyone who gave their time and energy to support us, thank you! 👏💚 #FriendsOfTheCromfordCanal #RailwayCarriageYouthClub #SupportingCommunities #CommunityPartnership #Ironville

📚 Good Luck with Your Exam Results! 🎓✨ We want to wish a huge GOOD LUCK to all the young people receiving their exam results! 🤞💙 Whatever results you receive, remember that your grades do not define you or your future. There are always different routes, opportunities and people who can support you with your next steps. Be proud of the hard work you’ve put in, celebrate how far you’ve come, and look forward to what comes next. 🌟 From everyone at Supporting Communities, we’re wishing you the very best of luck! 💙 #ExamResults #ResultsDay #GoodLuck #YoungPeople #SupportingCommunities #YourFuture

📅 See What’s Coming Up at @SupportingCIO Want to know what sessions, activities and events are happening near you? You can now view all our upcoming sessions and book your place through Plinth. It’s the easiest way to see what’s available, check the dates and times, and reserve a space. Whether you’re a young person, parent, carer or local resident, take a look and see what’s happening in your community. 👉 View our upcoming sessions here: book.plinth.org.uk/org/0UZkM… #SupportingCommunities #UpcomingSessions #YouthSupport #FamilySupport #CommunitySupport #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention

🧹💙 SPONDON COMMUNITY LITTER PICK 💙🧹 @SupportingCIO organised a community litter pick in partnership with Spondon McDonald’s, giving local young people the opportunity to take part in positive social action and make a real difference in their community. 🌍✨ The young people worked together to collect litter from local streets and green spaces, helping to make the area cleaner, safer and more welcoming for everyone. 🗑️🌳 It was fantastic to see them showing teamwork, taking responsibility and demonstrating pride in their local community. 🤝💪 Activities like this help young people build confidence, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and recognise the positive role they can play within their community. 💙🙌 A huge thank you to @DerbyCC for providing the litter pickers and equipment that made the activity possible. 🧹👏 Afterwards, the young people received a free McDonald’s meal as a well-deserved reward for all their hard work and effort! 🍔🍟🥤 Most importantly, well done to every young person who took part. You should be incredibly proud of the positive difference you made! 🌟💙 #SupportingCommunities #McDonalds #DerbyCityCouncil #CommunityLitterPick #SocialAction #YouthLeadership #YoungPeople #YouthWork #Spondon #CommunityPride #PositiveActivities #Teamwork

🌳💙 1:1 YOUTH SUPPORT AT ELVASTON CASTLE 💙🌳 As part of our 1:1 youth support, a young person recently enjoyed a positive activity at Elvaston Castle and Country Park. Our team delivers a number of positive trips and activities like this every week. These experiences give young people opportunities to talk openly, build confidence, improve their wellbeing, and develop trusted relationships with their Youth Support Practitioners. It was great to see the young person enjoying the outdoors, exploring their local area, and making positive memories. At Supporting Communities, we believe that early intervention is prevention, and every young person deserves someone who will listen, encourage and support them. 💙 #SupportingCommunities #YouthSupport #PositiveActivities #ElvastonCastle #EarlyIntervention #YouthWork #YoungPeople #MentalHealthAndWellbeing #BuildingConfidence #Derbyshire

🌟 WELL DONE TO OUR YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADERS! 🌟 A huge well done to the young people at the Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club who stepped forward and took a leadership role as Community Insights Facilitators. @SupportingCIO working alongside the @NHSDDICB @Derbyshirecc and @JoinedUpCare, our young people helped gather valuable insights from local residents about: 💙 What life is like in their community 💙 What helps people stay healthy and well 💙 The challenges local people face 💙 How local health, wellbeing and community services could be improved Their work will help ensure local voices are heard, influence future decisions and contribute to the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report. We are incredibly proud of the confidence, teamwork and leadership they demonstrated. This project shows that young people should not only be included in community conversations, they can help lead them! 👏 Well done to everyone involved! #CommunityInsights #YoungLeaders #YouthVoice #Ironville #NHS #DerbyshireCountyCouncil #JoinedUpCareDerbyshire #SupportingCommunities

💙 Our Youth & Family Support Services Need Your Help 💙 At @SupportingCIO, we believe 💚 Early Intervention is Prevention. Right now, demand for our Youth & Family Support Services is higher than ever. 📈 Referrals to our Youth & Family Support Services have increased by over 60% ⏳ Waiting times have increased by 30%, which is around 4 weeks longer, because funding isn't keeping pace with demand. This means more children, young people, and families are waiting longer for the timely support they need, increasing the risk that problems escalate before we can help. ⚠️ To manage demand, we've had to reduce some community sessions and reallocate our limited resources so we can prioritise those most in need. 🤝 Every week, our team invests hundreds of hours supporting children, young people and families, helping them improve their wellbeing, build resilience and access the support they need. 💷 At the same time, our spending on activities, essential items and support for young people and families has increased, while our support budget continues to reduce under the pressure of growing demand. We urgently need to increase our resources so we can: 💙 Reduce waiting times 💙 Support more children, young people and families 💙 Restore and expand our services 💙 Continue providing life-changing early intervention You can help make a difference. Whether you're a local business or an individual, you can support us by donating, fundraising, becoming a corporate partner, or organising a fundraising event. 📲 Scan the QR code to donate or start fundraising. 🔗 Visit our Linktree to follow our socials and discover the many ways you can support Supporting Communities. linktr.ee/supportingcommunti… 👍 If you're unable to donate today, simply liking, sharing and commenting on this post helps us reach more people who may be able to support our work. Every share really does make a difference. Together, we can ensure every child, young person and family gets the support they need, when they need it most. 💚 Early Intervention is Prevention. #SupportingCommunities #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention #YouthSupport #FamilySupport #Fundraise #DonateToday #ChangingLives

🚐 @SupportingCIO Expands Mobile Youth Provision 🚐 We're proud to be delivering our Mobile Youth Provision across Normanton, Stockbrook, and Chesterfield, thanks to funding from the @derbyshirevru. Our mobile youth provision takes support directly into local communities, creating safe spaces where young people can meet, take part in positive activities, and build trusted relationships with our experienced youth workers. Through this project, we aim to: ✅ Reduce anti-social behaviour and youth violence through early intervention. ✅ Provide safe, welcoming spaces for young people. ✅ Build confidence, resilience, and positive life skills. ✅ Offer advice, guidance, and referrals to additional support when needed. ✅ Help young people feel safer, more connected, and supported within their communities. Our sessions include a wide range of free activities, including: 🎮 Gaming ⚽ Sports and recreational activities 🎨 Arts and creative sessions 🧩 Team challenges 🥽 VR experiences 💬 Wellbeing support and informal youth work A huge thank you to the Derby & Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit for investing in young people and helping us provide positive opportunities that make a real difference. By working together, we're helping to prevent issues before they escalate, reducing anti-social behaviour, and creating stronger, safer communities for everyone. 📍 Where you'll find us: 🟢 Normanton 🟢 Stockbrook 🟢 Chesterfield Keep an eye on our page for session times, locations, and updates, we look forward to seeing you at the mobile unit! 💙 #SupportingCommunities #VRU #ViolenceReduction #MobileYouthProvision #YouthWork #ReducingASB #SafeSpaces #EarlyIntervention #Normanton #Stockbrook #Chesterfield #Derby #Derbyshire #CommunitySafety

🍟 Making a Difference with @BBCCiN – Makin' It! 🍟 @SupportingCIO is proud to be delivering the @BBCCiN – Makin' It project across McDonald's restaurants in Derbyshire and Derby, providing specialist detached youth work and creating positive opportunities for young people where they choose to spend their time. 📍 You can find our team at: ✅ Derby City Centre ✅ ASDA Spondon ✅ Giltbrook ✅ Ilkeston ✅ Alvaston ✅ Long Eaton ✅ Markeaton Our experienced youth practitioners are specialists in reducing youth anti-social behaviour (ASB), building trusted relationships with young people, offering advice, early intervention, and helping create safer, more welcoming community spaces. 🤝 It's about much more than just being present.  Through the project we: 💙 Provide positive engagement and activities 💙 Offer advice and wellbeing support 💙 Help reduce anti-social behaviour through early intervention 💙 Signpost young people to local opportunities 💙 Accept referrals into our 1:1 Youth Support Service for those needing additional tailored support. By meeting young people where they are, we're able to engage those who may not access traditional youth services and help them build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures. A huge thank you to BBC Children in Need, McDonald's, and our local franchise partners for making this project possible and investing in young people across our communities. 🌐 Keep an eye on our website over the coming weeks for more information about the project, referral pathways, and how you can access support. #SupportingCommunities #BBCChildrenInNeed #MakinIt #DetachedYouthWork #YouthWork #EarlyIntervention #SaferCommunities #ASBPrevention #Derby #Derbyshire #CommunitySupport #YoungPeople

🚐 @SupportingCIO Mobile Youth Provision 🚐 We're delighted to announce that, thanks to funding from Derby City Council's Community Safety Team, our Mobile Youth Provision will be delivering free weekly evening sessions across Derby over the next 4 months. 📍 Where you can find us: 🟢 Monday Evenings – Chaddesden 🟢 Tuesday Evenings – Mackworth 🟢 Wednesday Evenings – Alvaston & Boulton Our mobile youth provision creates safe, welcoming spaces where young people can socialise, build positive relationships, take part in engaging activities, and access support from experienced youth workers. By taking youth work directly into local communities, we aim to: ✅ Reduce anti-social behaviour by providing positive alternatives. ✅ Create safe spaces where young people feel welcomed, valued, and supported. ✅ Improve community safety through early intervention and positive engagement. ✅ Help young people develop confidence, resilience, and life skills. ✅ Offer information, advice, guidance, and referrals to additional support services when needed. Each session will include a range of free activities such as gaming, sports, arts and crafts, team challenges, wellbeing activities, and informal youth work, ensuring there's something for everyone. A huge thank you to @DerbyCC Community Safety Team for investing in our communities and recognising the importance of early intervention. Their funding will help us support hundreds of young people over the coming months, providing positive opportunities while helping to reduce anti-social behaviour and strengthen our neighbourhoods. 📲 Keep an eye on our page over the coming weeks as we'll be sharing the exact locations, times, and activities for each session. Together, we're creating safer communities and brighter futures for Derby's young people. 💙 #SupportingCommunities #MobileYouthProvision #YouthWork #CommunitySafety #ReducingASB #SafeSpaces #EarlyIntervention #Derby #Chaddesden #Mackworth #Alvaston #Boulton #PositiveActivities #StrongerCommunities

🌍 COMMUNITY LITTER PICK – SPONDON 🌍 Join @SupportingCIO Detached Youth Workers and the fantastic team from McDonald's Spondon as we work together to make a positive difference in our local community! 💙💛 This is a great opportunity for young people to get involved, give back to their community, meet new friends, and help keep Spondon a clean, safe, and welcoming place for everyone. 📅 Tuesday 22nd July 🕔 5:00pm – 6:00pm 📍 Meet at McDonald's Spondon, Cambridge Street, Derby, DE21 💙 Young people are invited to: ✅ Help clean up our local streets ✅ Meet new people and make new friends ✅ Give something back to your community ✅ Gain volunteering experience ✅ Have fun while making a real difference! 🍔 FREE McDonald's meal for every young person who takes part! ⚠️ Only 12 spaces are available, so booking is essential! 📲 Book your FREE place today: book.plinth.org.uk/e/iJCqupu… This event forms part of our ongoing partnership with McDonald's through the BBC Children in Need – Makin' It Programme, supporting young people to become active members of their communities while creating safer, cleaner neighbourhoods. Together, we can keep Spondon clean and proud. Every small action makes a big difference! 💙♻️ #SupportingCommunities #McDonalds #BBCChildrenInNeed #MakinIt #CommunityLitterPick #Spondon #Derby #YouthWork #DetachedYouthWork #YouthAction #Volunteer #CommunityPride #KeepBritainTidy #LoveWhereYouLive #MakeADifference #StrongerTogether

ASB Awareness Week 2026 At @SupportingCIO we believe that early intervention is prevention. Anti-social behaviour doesn't happen in isolation. By providing young people with positive opportunities, trusted adults, safe spaces and activities they enjoy, we can help them make positive choices and build brighter futures. Every week, we support hundreds of young people and families across Derby and Derbyshire through our wide range of youth, family and community programmes, including: 🎮 Mobile Youth and Community Engagement Vehicle 🚶 Detached Youth Work in local communities 🚂 Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club 🥊 Sports, fitness and positive activities 🥽 VR education programmes tackling knife crime and serious youth violence 🤝 One-to-one mentoring and targeted youth support 🏘️ Community events and partnership projects Throughout ASB Awareness Week, we're highlighting the importance of working together to create safer communities and ensuring young people have access to the support and opportunities they deserve. A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, local authorities, Derbyshire Constabulary, schools, community groups and partners who help make this work possible every day. ✨ Support • Respect • Belong • Thrive ✨ #ASBAwarenessWeek #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention #SupportingCommunities #YouthWork #CommunitySafety #PositiveActivities #Derbyshire #Derby #SaferCommunities #YouthSupport 💙🩵

🎉 New Youth Session in Sinfin 🎉 @SupportingCIO is delighted to launch a new Youth session in partnership with @SinfinMoorChurc and @CoDA_Sinfin thanks to funding from the @DerbyCC Neighbourhood Board. The youth club provides a safe, welcoming and engaging space for young people in Years 7–9 to make new friends, build confidence and take part in a range of fun activities including: 🎮 Indoor games and board games 🏓 Table tennis tournaments 🎵 Music and creative activities 🍪 Refreshments and social time 🤝 Opportunities to meet new people and have their voices heard 📍 Sinfin Moor Church 🕞 Every Tuesday | 3:30pm – 4:30pm #CODAYouthClub #SupportingCommunities #Sinfin #CityOfDerbyAcademy #YouthWork #Derby #Community #YoungPeople #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention #DerbyCityCouncil