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Discover our mission to create a vibrant community where every child in Wakefield can play, grow, and belong

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Our Mission

Play, Grow, Belong is dedicated to making it easy for families in the Wakefield District to find and access activities for their children. We believe that every child deserves opportunities to play, learn, and belong to supportive communities.

Our platform brings together information about local activities, clubs, classes, and events for children of all ages in one easy-to-navigate place. Whether you're looking for playgroups for toddlers, after-school clubs for primary school children, or youth activities for teenagers, our goal is to help you quickly find what you need.

Play

Supporting children's right to play and create joyful experiences that spark imagination and creativity

Grow

Encouraging development, learning, and new experiences that help children reach their full potential

Belong

Creating connections and community for every child, ensuring no one feels left out or alone

Our Story

Nestled in the heart of Wakefield at the Lightwaves Leisure Centre, we're more than just your average community hub. We're Young Lives Consortium – a family of passionate local organisations who've come together with one simple belief: we're stronger as a team.

The Blend That Makes Us Special

Since 2016, we've been brewing something rather wonderful. Picture a warm, welcoming space where charities, community groups, sports clubs, and faith organisations all sit around the same table. Like a perfectly crafted flat white, we're a smooth blend of different elements working in harmony.

What We're Serving

Our menu is all about supporting the people who support our community's youngest members. Think of us as the friendly barista who:

  • Keeps you in the loop with fresh information (no stale news here!)
  • Makes sure your voice gets heard in places that matter
  • Shares tips and techniques to help you serve your community better

Our Secret Recipe

  • Collaboration: We share everything
  • Empowerment: Everyone gets a say
  • Inclusivity: Our door is always open
  • Youth-Led: Best ideas from young ones
  • Holistic Support: Every aspect of wellbeing
  • Community Spirit: Building connections
  • Honest Service: What you see is what you get
  • Continuous Improvement: Always refining

Pull Up a Chair

Membership is on the house! Join our community and enjoy:

  • Access to our directory of local organisations
  • Invitations to workshops and events
  • Chances to collaborate on meaningful projects

Find Us

Lightwaves Leisure Centre

Lower York Street, Marsh Way

Wakefield, WF1 3LJ

Phone: 01924 364198

Email: info@play-grow-belong

Website: www.younglives.net

Come be part of something special – where every conversation could be the beginning of something amazing for Wakefield's children and young people.

Our Partnership

Play, Grow, Belong is a collaborative project bringing together several key organizations in the Wakefield area who are committed to supporting families and children:

Young Lives Consortium

Young Lives Consortium

A voluntary sector consortium working with children, young people and families across the Wakefield District and beyond. Young Lives brings together over 70 community organizations focused on supporting young people.

Wakefield Council

Wakefield Council

The local authority for the Wakefield District, committed to making Wakefield a great place for children and young people to grow up. The council supports a wide range of services and activities for families.

WF-I-Can

WF-I-Can

A community initiative focused on empowering children and young people in the central Wakefield area (WF postcodes), providing activities, support and opportunities to thrive.

Wakefield Families Together

Wakefield Families Together

An initiative supporting families with resources and services throughout Wakefield. They provide information, support, and guidance for parents and children of all ages through their Family and Youth Hubs.

Blue Penguin Digital

Blue Penguin Digital

A Wakefield based digital agency specializing in creating accessible, user-friendly web platforms for community projects and social enterprises. Blue Penguin Digital designed and built the Play, Grow, Belong website.

Contact Us

Have a question about activities in the Wakefield area? Want to list your organization's activities on our platform? We'd love to hear from you!

Get in Touch

Telephone

01924 364198

0770 847 1951

Email

info@play-grow-belong.com

Address

Young Lives Consortium - Play, Grow, Belong

Lightwaves Leisure Centre

Lower York Street

Marsh Way

Wakefield

WF1 3LJ

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