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Projects

The Barber Shop Project

The Barber Shop Project

A safe space where young men (16-25) can speak in confidence about life and get a free haircut. Wednesdays, 6-8 pm at Fades Barbershop Read more

Published: 19th January, 2024

Author: Jasmine Watson

Location: Fades Barbershop, 16 Wostenholm Rd, Sheffield, S7 1LJ

Root to Table

Root to Table

An oral history and food project for young people, documenting migrant heritage stories through food as a way of keeping this important history alive. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2023

Updated: 23rd January, 2024

Author: Jasmine Watson

Healthy Holidays

Healthy Holidays

Sheffield Healthy Holidays Read more

Published: 5th July, 2023

Updated: 5th September, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

Period Peers

Period Peers

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Published: 28th June, 2023

Updated: 17th July, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

GYP

GYP

GYP (Galvanize Youth Project) is a 6-week program designed to inspire and empower young people to make positive life choices. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2023

Updated: 13th December, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

Alternative Provision

Alternative Provision

We are an Alternative Provision provider for children in KS2. Learning through Lego, Play and Story Telling. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

Chill Zone

Chill Zone

Element's Chill Zone is a youth space for young people aged 14-17 Friday's 4:30 - 7:00 pm Read more

Published: 16th January, 2023

Updated: 17th October, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

Element's Swap Shop

Element's Swap Shop

Exchange time, money or items for clothes, shoes, accessories and personal care items Read more

Published: 13th September, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

Community Working Group - Violence Reduction

Community Working Group - Violence Reduction

Consultation with community members on behalf of the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2022

Updated: 25th October, 2022

Author: Chris Hill

Life Hack

Life Hack

Employability and Life Skills for 16-18 year-olds Read more

Published: 29th October, 2021

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

Esteem

Esteem

Esteem is a youth-led project that aims to raise awareness on Domestic Abuse and Healthy Relationships Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 13th September, 2022

Author: Jasmine Watson

Gen Z: A Generation for Change

Gen Z: A Generation for Change

A joint project with Chilypep helping give young people the skills and knowledge they need to campaign on and offline safely about issues they're passionate about. Read more

Published: 26th August, 2021

Updated: 16th December, 2022

Author: Matt B

Chef's Circle

Chef's Circle

A great place to start for anyone wanting to learn to cook - step-by-step videos with live online cooking support if you need it! Read more

Published: 6th April, 2021

Updated: 14th May, 2024

Author: Matt B

Community Responders

Community Responders

Training people across the city to lead their own community projects to help their local community recover from the pandemic. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2021

Updated: 25th May, 2021

Author: Matt B

Youth Force

Youth Force

Our young person-led response to tackling the spread of Coronavirus in Sheffield. We do all sorts - design t-shirts, make podcasts, and even interview public figues. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2021

Updated: 23rd August, 2021

Author: Matt B

The Not So Drama Group

The Not So Drama Group

Theatre makers Forced Entertainment and Element Society have joined up to deliver a series of creative projects for young people aged 14-18 in Sheffield. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2021

Updated: 16th December, 2022

Author: Matt B

Red Light

Red Light

A child sexual exploitation and abuse awareness workshop designed by young people, for young people. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Updated: 10th January, 2022

Author: Matt B

Invata

Invata

Unconventional ESOL tutoring run by volunteers - help us teach English as a second language! Read more

Published: 9th March, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Matt B

Street Reach

Street Reach

Street Reach is Element's front line youth work programme, in the areas where it's needed most on the streets of Sheffield. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Matt B

Youth Voice

Youth Voice

Young people have a say in the future of Element - the activities run under our Youth Voice programme make sure this happens. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2022

Author: Matt B

Learning Through Nature

Learning Through Nature

Does exactly what it says on the tin - getting vulnerable young people to step into nature and learn from the environment around us. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Matt B

Girls Collective

Girls Collective

An empowerment group for young women to increase aspirations, break barriers and empower them to realise their true potential. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Matt B

Blue Dot

Blue Dot

A campaign by young people for young people that combats the stereotyping of mental health and helps people be better friends. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2023

Author: Matt B

Living History: Displaced Migrants

Living History: Displaced Migrants

An oral history project for young people, documenting migrant heritage stories as a way of keeping this important history alive. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Matt B

Location: Element Society, Yorkshire House, 66 Leopold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GZ

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  • Unlocking Potential: Driving Positive Change for Young People in South Yorkshire

    At a recent gathering of youth sector stakeholders, we explored how we can create meaningful change for young people in South Yorkshire. The discussions were energising, with clear themes emerging about the challenges, opportunities, and actions needed to make a lasting impact.

  • Evaluation: Empowering Change Through Life Hack: Transforming Young Lives

    Evaluation: Empowering Change Through Life Hack: Transforming Young Lives

    At Element Society, we believe in the power of community to inspire transformation. Over the past year, the Life Hack Programme, supported by BBC Children in Need, has proven just how much young people can achieve when given the right support and opportunities. Designed for NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) young people aged 16–18, Life Hack equips participants with vital skills, builds confidence, and lays the foundation for brighter futures.

  • National Diversity Awards Nomination

    National Diversity Awards Nomination

    We are thrilled to announce that Element Society has been nominated for the prestigious National Diversity Awards! This recognition fills us with immense pride and gratitude as it reflects our ongoing efforts to empower young people, foster inclusion, and inspire positive change in Sheffield and beyond.

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  • Work with us

    Work with us

    Information about permanent and seasonal job opportunities that are currently available at Element Society.

  • About Us

    About Us

    Element Society is an independent youth-led charity which has empowered over 5,500 young people to change their lives and their communities since it launched in 2013.

  • NCS Sheffield

    NCS Sheffield

    NCS Sheffield - Sure, you could Netflix-binge your way through summer... but if you want to squeeze more out of the long break, get yourself on NCS!

  • Celebrating 10 years of NCS!

    Celebrating 10 years of NCS!

    We take a look back at some of our proudest moments running NCS since it first launched 10 years ago.

  • A pandemic portrait project

    A pandemic portrait project

    Georgia is doing a portrait project to capture how people are feeling at the minute.

  • SEN Trip with the National Trust

    SEN Trip with the National Trust

    Element Society is working with the National Trust team at the Longshaw Estate to give young people at Talbot Specialist School learning experiences out of the classroom.

  • Street Reach

    Street Reach

    Street Reach is Element's front line youth work programme, in the areas where it's needed most on the streets of Sheffield.

  • Girls Collective

    Girls Collective

    An empowerment group for young women to increase aspirations, break barriers and empower them to realise their true potential.

  • Privacy Policy

    PRIVACY POLICY

  • Our Impact

    Our Impact

    Element wants to make an impact on young people so they can make an impact on the world, so it's important that we track our progress. Here are some statistics on and tributes to the work we've done so far since we started in 2013.

Tailored Programs and Sessions

Tailored Programs and Sessions

Most of our resources are available for free. Want us to deliver them instead? Here are our session rates. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Updated: 17th July, 2023

Author: Jasmine Watson

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