The Junction Foundation

The Junction Foundation The Junction is a well respected charity based in Tees Valley supporting children, young people and their families.

We are passionate about making a difference to our beneficiaries. We are a force for good in a world that can be tough Our vision is a world where no child, young person or family is left to struggle. We want a world where there is always someone to talk to. We do this through our five streams of work - Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing, Youth Employment, Young Care

rs’, Youth Services, and Specialist Children and Young People’s Transport. We have built our reputation through our approach to working with local people that focuses on building trusted relationships that empower and planning towards positive outcomes that make a real difference to their lives. Our mission is to is to empower children, young people and their families to embrace life with confidence, facing life's challenges in a positive way.

🌊🌿 Youth Rangers explore Saltburn! 🌿🌊 Our Youth Rangers recently enjoyed a fantastic day at Saltburn Valley Gardens and ...
04/09/2026

🌊🌿 Youth Rangers explore Saltburn! 🌿🌊

Our Youth Rangers recently enjoyed a fantastic day at Saltburn Valley Gardens and Saltburn Beach, combining fun, creativity and opportunities to share their views as we celebrate 35 years of The Junction. 💙

As part of our Blue Influencers project, the Rangers took part in a range of relaxed beach activities, giving them the chance to socialise, enjoy our local coastline and share vital feedback about our services.

The young people collected sea glass, tried their hand at rock pooling (although there wasn’t quite as much to discover as we’d hoped! 🦀), and got creative with some brilliant pebble art. 🪨🎨

We then headed through the beautiful Valley Gardens to the Woodland Centre, where the Rangers learned about Hapa Zome, an ancient Japanese art form. 🌸 They chose their own flowers and created designs on cotton fabric, using a hammer to transfer the natural colours and patterns from the flowers onto the material.

It was a brilliant day of creativity, connection and exploring our local environment — while giving our Youth Rangers a chance to have their voices heard. 💚

A huge thank you to the Holiday Activity Fund, Ernest Cook Trust and for supporting and helping to fund these activities. 🙌

💙 Be part of shaping the future of youth services in Middlesbrough. The Middlesbrough Youth Mutual (MYM) Youth Forum bri...
03/09/2026

💙 Be part of shaping the future of youth services in Middlesbrough.

The Middlesbrough Youth Mutual (MYM) Youth Forum brings together young people aged 10–17 to influence the future of services, activities and opportunities across Middlesbrough.

As a member of the forum, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence decisions around youth strategy, funding and local provision.

• Work alongside local organisations to ensure young people's voices are heard.

• Develop new skills, build confidence and take part in meaningful personal development opportunities.

• Plan and lead social action projects that make a positive difference within the community.

From September, forum members will also begin planning the Middlesbrough Youth Mutual Youth Conference, where young people from across the town will come together to discuss the issues that matter most to them and help shape future priorities.

📍 Our first session after the summer break will take place on Monday 8th September at North Ormesby Community Centre.

If you are interested in joining the Middlesbrough Youth Mutual (MYM) Youth Forum, please email [email protected] and we will send you a registration form. A parent or guardian must complete and sign the registration form before a young person can take part.

We look forward to welcoming new members to the forum this September.

Your Child Trust FundIf you were born in the UK between 1st September 2002 and 2nd January 2011 you are likely to have a...
02/09/2026

Your Child Trust Fund

If you were born in the UK between 1st September 2002 and 2nd January 2011 you are likely to have a Child Trust Fund.

This trust fund account was opened by the Government with a minimum of £250, this money is completely yours, we can help you access it.

You can take control of your fund from the age of 16 with your national insurance number, and you’ll be able to access the money once you turn 18.

If your parent, guardian or carer knows which account provider it's with, reach out to them. If not, don’t worry - we’re here to help. Just check you are ready to claim your money, then fill out the free ‘Find CTF’ online form and they will help you find it! https://findctf.sharefound.org/

🌿✨ A Wonderful Day of Nature, Creativity & Connection ✨🌿 Our families from our Family Focus Group enjoyed a truly specia...
01/09/2026

🌿✨ A Wonderful Day of Nature, Creativity & Connection ✨🌿

Our families from our Family Focus Group enjoyed a truly special day at Saltburn Valley Gardens Woodland Centre with local artist James Brunt, exploring creativity through nature.

The morning was filled with relaxed woodland fun as families foraged for natural treasures and worked together to create beautiful pieces of nature art. It was lovely to see children and parents sharing ideas, developing new skills, and making memories together.

After a delicious lunch, we headed down to the beach for some seaside fun, laughter, and fresh air. 🏖️

The whole day had such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with families connecting, friendships growing, and everyone enjoying the chance to slow down and spend quality time together in nature.

A huge thank you to James Brunt for inspiring us to see the beauty and creativity all around us. 💚

The Junction is closed for the Bank Holiday weekend and is open from 9 am on Tuesday 1st September at 9 amFind out more ...
31/08/2026

The Junction is closed for the Bank Holiday weekend and is open from 9 am on Tuesday 1st September at 9 am

Find out more about The Junction and its services here https://www.thejunctionfoundation.com/

🌞 Week 6 Summer Round-Up! 🌞 Another fantastic week of summer adventures, with our Blue Influencers, Short Breaks, and Yo...
28/08/2026

🌞 Week 6 Summer Round-Up! 🌞

Another fantastic week of summer adventures, with our Blue Influencers, Short Breaks, and Young Carers enjoying fun-filled days by the coast while learning how to care for our environment. 💙🌊

🏖️ Monday: Our Blue Influencers and Short Breaks groups headed to the beach for an exciting day of beach games, exploring the coastline, and learning about our oceans and why it's so important to protect them. The day also included a play at Zetland Park and, of course, a well-earned ice cream at Stray Café! 🍦

🌊 Wednesday: Our Blue Influencers and Young Carers enjoyed a similar seaside adventure, taking part in beach games, discovering more about marine environments, and discussing how small actions can help keep our oceans clean and healthy. The group also had fun at Zetland Park before finishing the day with an ice cream at Stray Café.

These trips provide so much more than a day out. They encourage young people to stay active, build confidence, make new friendships, and enjoy time outdoors while developing a greater understanding of the environment and how they can make a positive difference. For our young carers, they also offer a valuable opportunity to take a break from caring responsibilities, relax, and simply enjoy being young in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What a brilliant Week 6, full of laughter, learning, and making memories together! 💙☀️

Foundation Learning students at Redcar & Cleveland College have successfully completed their Blue Influencers project 🌱...
27/08/2026

Foundation Learning students at Redcar & Cleveland College have successfully completed their Blue Influencers project 🌱💧

With support from the Ernest Cook Trust and the Fund, students have seen their ideas, research, and hard work come to life in a truly meaningful way.

As part of the project, they visited Cherry Hill Garden Centre, where they worked in small groups with their own budgets to carefully select plants for the college’s sensory garden 🌸🌿 Each group made thoughtful choices, considering plant positioning, hardiness, and environmental benefits.

Back at college, they put their knowledge into action by planting their selections and designing a sustainable space. The students also planned and incorporated natural water sources, including a water butt and a solar-powered water feature, with future plans to add rain guttering and a rain chain to collect water 🌧️

To celebrate their achievements, the group enjoyed a well-deserved trip to Saltburn Beach and Valley Gardens 🌊🌼 Taking in our fantastic local coastline, they rounded off the day with fish and chips and ice cream 🍦

A brilliant project showcasing teamwork, sustainability, and real-world skills – well done to all involved!

Looking for your dream job is certainly not the simplest of tasks. Sometimes, young people need a little extra guidanc...
26/08/2026

Looking for your dream job is certainly not the simplest of tasks.

Sometimes, young people need a little extra guidance and someone to talk to help inspire their next steps. 🪜

Our staff will take the time to explore a range of different options and work with you one-to-one to help you to progress into education, employment, training, or even self-employment! 🤝

Visit the link below to find out more 👇
Get in touch to learn more or make a referral.

🔗Find out more: https://www.thejunctionfoundation.com/youth-employment...


The National Lottery Community Fund

Call Lisa on 07947956326

🚀 We're Recruiting: Employer Engagement Lead (Middlesbrough Youth Mutual)We believe that every young person deserves the...
26/08/2026

🚀 We're Recruiting: Employer Engagement Lead (Middlesbrough Youth Mutual)

We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to develop their skills, realise their potential and access meaningful employment opportunities.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Employer Engagement Lead to play a key role within the Middlesbrough Youth Mutual, building relationships with local employers and creating pathways that help young people move closer to employment, training and positive futures.

This role is all about creating opportunities and bringing people together. Working alongside colleagues who support young people's development, you'll engage businesses across the local area to help unlock apprenticeships, work experience placements, volunteering opportunities, mentoring and other routes into employment.

You don't need to have worked in this exact field before. We're interested in people with transferable skills, strong communication and presentation skills, experience of partnership working and a passion for making a difference to young people's lives.

📍 Employer Engagement Lead (Middlesbrough Youth Mutual)

💷 Salary: £30,139 per annum (based on 37.5 hours, pro-rata for part-time posts)

⏰ Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time, part-time or job share considered)

📄 Contract: Fixed term until 30 April 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team creating lasting change for young people across Middlesbrough by connecting them with employers who want to invest in local talent.

📅 Closing Date: Noon, Friday 28 August 2026

📅 Interviews: Friday 4 September 2026

⚠️ We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Apply here https://www.thejunctionfoundation.com/employer-engagement-lead-middlesbrough-youth-mutual1 CVs will not be accepted.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Lisa Chapman on 01642 756000 or [email protected].

Together, we can help young people build confidence, gain experience and access life-changing opportunities.

🌊💙 Blue Influencers x Young Adult Carers Collaboration 💙🌊 Our Blue Influencers and Young Adult Carers recently came toge...
25/08/2026

🌊💙 Blue Influencers x Young Adult Carers Collaboration 💙🌊

Our Blue Influencers and Young Adult Carers recently came together for an inspiring day at SEA LIFE Scarborough, combining fun, learning, and action to help protect our environment.

🐠 The group explored the amazing marine life at the aquarium, discovering more about our oceans and the importance of protecting the species that call them home.

🌍 Afterwards, everyone took part in a beach litter pick, helping to remove waste from the shoreline while discussing the impact of pollution on our seas and the simple actions we can all take to help keep our planet safe.

Opportunities like this are so valuable, giving young people the chance to connect with nature, learn about environmental issues, work together as a team, and make a real difference in their local environment. For our young adult carers, it also provided a chance to take a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities, meet new people, and enjoy a positive, meaningful day out.

A fantastic day of learning, teamwork, and making a positive impact, well done to everyone who took part! 🌊♻️💙

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Westfield Farm, The Green, Dormanstown
Redcar
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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