Community Plus Project is a local charity (registered charity number 1204879) that runs Louth Youth and Community Centre on Park Avenue. Its roots go back to 1992, when the 13+ Project began providing youth services in Louth, and today it runs groups for young people, gardeners and the over 55s.
Regular Groups at the Centre
- Louth Youth Club meets on Friday evenings in term time for young people aged 11 to 16, and is free to attend.
- Dom's Place is a support group for young people aged 8 to 19, on Monday afternoons.
- D.O.T.S. (Don't Over Think Stuff) is a group for young people aged 8 to 19 with autism, ADHD and other additional learning needs, on Tuesday afternoons in term time. Parents are welcome too.
- Community Garden Club meets on Thursday mornings. All ages and abilities are welcome, and no gardening experience is needed.
- The 55+ Project is a friendly social group for people aged 55 and over, meeting on Sunday mornings for games, quizzes, crafts and a cuppa.
Most groups ask you to simply turn up. Check each group's page for the time and who to contact.
Hiring the Centre
The Centre can be hired for parties, classes, groups and events. It has an indoor function space for up to 50 people, a kitchen, and a fenced, floodlit outdoor court that suits five-a-side football and basketball. Contact the charity for prices and available dates. Several independent clubs and classes also hire the Centre and run their own sessions.
Helping Out
The charity welcomes volunteers, and anyone who would like to find out what being a trustee involves can ask for an informal chat. It also gratefully accepts arts and crafts supplies, gardening items, board games, puzzles and working games consoles, but please contact the Centre before bringing anything in. Donations can be made through the charity's own website.
Questions about Community Plus Project
What is Community Plus Project?
Community Plus Project is a registered charity based at Louth Youth and Community Centre on Park Avenue. It runs groups for young people, a community garden club and a social group for people aged 55 and over.
Which groups meet at Louth Youth and Community Centre?
The charity runs Louth Youth Club on Fridays, Dom's Place on Mondays, D.O.T.S. on Tuesdays, the Community Garden Club on Thursdays and the 55+ Project on Sundays. Other clubs and classes hire the building and run their own sessions.
Can I hire Louth Youth and Community Centre?
Yes, the Centre can be hired. It has an indoor space for up to 50 people, a kitchen and a fenced, floodlit outdoor court. Contact the charity for prices and availability.
How can I help Community Plus Project?
You can volunteer, ask about becoming a trustee, or donate supplies such as craft materials, gardening items and board games. Please contact the Centre before bringing items in.