Positive relationships

Relationships are an important part of our day-to-day lives: the people we work with, friends at college, partners we love, carers and support workers who look out for us at home. 

Our community also plays a big part in helping us feel connected to other people. Each of us has our own idea about what community means to us. For you, it might be a faith group, sports club or music studio. 

We will help you to build lasting, positive relationships with people important to you and encourage you to contribute to your community.

We will connect you with groups, clubs and schemes that will help you make the most of your talents and interests. Including community and voluntary groups through our partners at Selby Centre and The Bridge Renewal Trust.

We will let you know about youth services and projects you can be involved in, including Bruce Grove Youth Space which is open every weekday evening and Rising Green Youth Hub in Wood Green that opens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings 3.30m to 8.pm. Both clubs are aimed at young people between the ages of 11 - 19 and those up to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Haringey has an incredible arts, music and creative scene. We have close ties with arts organisations in the borough that you can make the most of, including Alexandra Palace. Ask your PA about the opportunities that are available.

• Jackson’s Lane Arts Centre – participation and volunteering opportunities with Jackson’s Lane creative programmes. 
• Haringey Shed – music studios, theatre and personal development opportunities. 
• The Care Leavers Covenant - Care Leavers Wanted - Care Leaver Covenant Is an organisation that offers exciting opportunities that are only available to care leavers. You can download the app from the app store.
  • Have you registered with Connects? Connects is the Care Leaver Covenant Registration Portal for relevant work, education and recreational opportunities, as well as information about the support that care experienced young people (CEYP) may be able to access. Connects Sign-up - Care Leaver Covenant
• People with disabilities - Services for adults needing more support | Haringey Council. ​​​​​​
  If you are disabled you may need support from adult services. If your social worker feels you need an assessment to be eligible for adult services, they will explain this to you. You will still be able to get support from us as a care leaver. We’ll also connect you with the voluntary and community groups that are right for you.
• LGBTQIA+ - LGBTQ+ 365 | Haringey Council.
  Finding your way in the world as an out person can be a difficult experience. Your PA will be happy to talk through worries and concerns if you wish.
  • Wise Thoughts - Home - Wise Thoughts - Offer drop-in group sessions and one-to-one support chats.
  • Stonewall - Stonewall Housing – Stonewall Housing LGBTQ+ Charity  Support LGBT+ young people into safe, secure accommodation.
• English as a second language – you will receive an assessment of your needs that looks at every aspect of your life, we will provide you with an interpreter and we will link you to local cultural and faith groups, if this is what you want.
• Care Leavers living outside Haringey – If you are living away from Haringey and want support to discover groups and spaces that are local to you, your PA will help you to do this.