Homework Clubs provide space, desks, equipment, and access to computers, in order to encourage young people to prioritise their homework. They also provide a community setting that brings young people together informally to support and encourage each other.

Marie talks about her first session at a new venue, Knights Youth Centre (KYC) in south London: “The young people were telling me what they wanted. I find it inspiring that young people are enjoying comparing what they know about science. We even have a competition running –next week whoever can name the most elements from the periodic table will win a prize! Okay. so it means a little extra work from me to prepare, but if they are engaging and happy and making the choice that that is what they want to do, then to me it will be worth it.

“A big shout out and ‘Thank you’ to the staff and young people at KYC for making me feel welcome and like part of the team. Just goes to show, education and recreation can go hand in hand, and I feel proud to be working with you all.”

About Think Big

Think Big is UK Youth’s partnership with the National Youth Agency and O2 Telefonica. Young people aged 13 to 25 years old in the UK can apply for up to £300 cash initially, for projects designed to benefit their communities. Successful projects have the potential to apply for up to £2500. Training and support for applicants is provided through UK Youth.

Click here for more on UK Youth’s involvement in Think Big.

Click here to go to the Think Big website for more information and online application. You can also view the short promotional films on Homework Club and three other Think Big projects produced for cinema showing.