Youth Service
Our Youth Service offers a wide range of fun and accessible opportunities for young disabled people aged 11-25. Young people can challenge themselves, make new friends and learn new skills. We provide a range of activities during term time and the holiday period.
If you, or someone you know, would like to become a member, please contact admin.youth@aod.org.uk
Please note that we are a members service and you will need to become a member to access any of our projects.
We look forward to meeting you!
Youth Club
We provide a fun and safe environment for young people to make friends, learn new skills and become more independent.
When: Every Thursday from the 24th of April 2025 – 3rd of July 2025 (excluding the May half term) from 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Masbro Youth Club
Milson Road entrance, W14 0LR
Who: Young Disabled people aged 14-25 years
Cost: Free for anyone who lives or accesses education within London Borough Hammersmith and Fulham. Fees apply to out of borough access.
For more information and bookings please contact: admin.youth@aod.org.uk
Junior Club
We offer a safe space for young people to make friends and participate in a range of activities.
When: Every Friday from the 25th of April 2025 – 4th of July 2025 (excluding the May half term) from 4.00pm-7.00pm
Where: Normand Croft Community School, Lillie Road, London, SW6 7SR
Who: Young Disabled people aged 11-16
Cost: Free for anyone who lives or accesses education within London Borough Hammersmith and Fulham. Fees apply to out of borough access.
For more information and bookings please contact: admin.youth@aod.org.uk
Move it Mondays
Produced in partnership with Dance West, the classes are fun, dynamic and accessible. There are two sessions every Monday.
16.30-17.15 (Children 7-15 years)
17.15-18.00 (Young People 16-26 years)
Where: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, King Street, London, W6 0QL
For more information, please contact DanceWest on email: projects@dancewest.co.uk or call 07494513079
Holiday Youth Programme
We offer a range of exciting activities during the school holidays.
When: Week 1: 8th of April 2025 – 11th of April 2025
Week 2: 14th of April 2025 – 17th of April 2025.
Where: West Zone, 2 EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF
Who: Young Disabled people aged 11-25
Cost: Free for anyone who lives or accesses education with London Borough Hammersmith and Fulham. Fees apply to out of borough access.
For more information and bookings please contact: admin.youth@aod.org.uk
Acting up
Acting up is a performing arts programme open to young people aged 16-25 years old from West London. In the sessions, young people explore and learn different types of acting techniques, performing skills and play drama games.
When: Every Tuesday from the 22nd of April 2025 – 1st of July 2025 (excluding the May half term) from 4pm -6pm.
Where: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, King Street, London, W6 0QL
For more information and bookings please contact: admin.youth@aod.org.uk
Soundz Music Project
Soundz is a music programme open to young people aged 11-25 years old from West London. In the sessions, young people explore and learn different types of musical skills, perform and play musical instruments.
When: Every Wednesdays from the 23rd of April 2025 – 2nd of July 2025 (excluding the May half term).
Time:
1-1 sessions run from 4pm-5:30pm
Group sessions run from 6pm-8pm
Where: Normand Croft Community School, Lillie Road, SW6 7SR
For more information and bookings please contact: admin.youth@aod.org.uk
Duke of Edinburgh Awards
We deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Awards (DofE) to all young people aged 14 – 25 years. We are one of the few directly licensed centres in West London that gives young disabled people the opportunity to gain accreditation and skills.
For more information please contact: admin.youth@aod.org.uk
Theory of Change
AoD’s youth service has created a theory of change to highlight the impact of the work that we deliver with young disabled people, and be able to clearly define what we do, how we do it, and how it can be measured. Read the document here!
Inclusion Charter
AoD’s youth board have created an Inclusion Charter. Click below to read!
A special thanks to those who make AoD’s Youth Service such a success:
