About Us
Henley Youth Centre provides facilities and opportunities for young people in and around Henley, and has done so for many years.
Our purpose
The centre exists to give young people a safe, welcoming place to spend their time, learn new skills and build friendships. We offer space for sport, creative work, music and quiet study, and we work with local families and schools to make sure that help reaches those who need it most.
Our story
The centre has grown from a single room into a full programme of activities. Each stage of its development followed a clear need identified by young people and the families around them.
The early years
A room for local young people
Volunteers opened the doors to provide a regular evening meeting place with simple games and a table tennis table.
Growing the programme
Sport, music and learning
New sessions were added for sport, music and homework support, and the committee formalised its governance.
Today
A hub for the community
The centre now hosts youth clubs, holiday programmes and community hire, serving young people across Henley.
What we do
Our weekly timetable includes open access youth club nights, structured sports sessions, creative workshops and one-to-one mentoring. Holiday programmes run in every school break and are designed to keep young people active and included.
Our values
Everything we do is guided by a few plain principles. We put young people at the centre of decisions, we treat every visitor with respect, and we are open about how money is spent.
- Young people shape the services they use
- Safety comes before everything else
- Access is free of barriers wherever possible
- We are accountable to the community we serve
Working with partners
Schools, local councils, sports clubs and faith groups all contribute to the centre. Partnerships allow us to share facilities and expertise, and to refer young people to services that we cannot provide ourselves.
Visit us
The centre is open to young people and community groups throughout the week. Come along to see the spaces, meet the staff and find out which sessions suit you best.