Empowering Youth Through Engaging Activities

Saturday football kicks
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Sunday girls’ squad vibes
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Martial arts & epic extras
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West end’s ultimate youth hangout! Ages 10-17. Every weekend, 2-5pm. Sports, friends, real talk—find your crew here.

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Level up your weekends

Kick, punch, play—every session’s a new adventure. Meet mates, master moves, and make memories. Saturdays for boys, Sundays for girls. Ages 10-17.

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Grow stronger, feel better

Workshops, games, and real talk. Build confidence, boost your mood, and unlock your potential—one weekend at a time.

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Events that bring the buzz

Tournaments, socials, and epic challenges. There’s always something happening—don’t miss your moment.

Level up your weekend fun

Our Journey

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2007-2010

Establishment: HYPE was established in Newcastle to address youth delinquency and rising crime rates. The initiative offered both daily and weekly educational workshops for young adults at the respective Newcastle centre.

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2010-2013

Relocation to Middlesbrough: HYPE moves its operations entirely to Middlesbrough due to funding shortages affecting the Newcastle branch. Weekly HYPE educational workshops and activities continued at the Middlesbrough branch.

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2013-2014

Funding Challenges: Funding ran out for both the Middlesbrough and Newcastle branches, leading to a pause in overall HYPE operations.

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2014-2020

Revival of HYPE programme: The HYPE initiative was revived as summer and winter camps, continuing to engage with young adults. The programme expanded to include activities, educational workshops and mentorship.

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2020-2022

COVID-19 Impact: All HYPE activities were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and funding constraints.

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2022-2024

Camp revival: Both summer and winter camps were revived, back to usual operation. Offering activities, educational, self defense and martial art lessons, workshops and mentorship.

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2024-Present

HYPE Weekly Sessions: We now offer weekly sessions to expand offerings for young adults in the community. This takes place at our newly refurbished Newcastle centre where we provide educational workshops, reminders, activities, and guest speaker lectures. Our dedicated team supports the holistic health and wellbeing of the young people involved in the HYPE programme.

What we Focus on

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Social Education

The program features educational workshops dedicated to essential life skills. These workshops cover practical topics such as communication, conflict resolution, money management, and entrepreneurship.

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Physical Health

Engaging activities are a vital part of the program, focusing on discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being. This component includes sports and self-defense training, aimed at promoting health and fitness, as well as instilling confidence through martial arts instruction.

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Mental Wellbeing

The HYPE program places a strong emphasis on emotional and mental health support. These sessions are designed to promote overall well-being and equip participants with the tools they need to navigate personal challenges effectively.

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Spiritual Reminders

Chill out, check in, and recharge. We mix mental health chats and spiritual reminders to keep you feeling your best—inside and out.

Unlock Your Potential with HYPE Programs

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FAQ

Got questions? We’ve got answers

Curious about sessions, sign-ups, or what’s on? Find the info you need—quick, clear, and no waffle.

Who can come along?

If you’re 10-17, you’re in! Boys roll in on Saturdays, girls on Sundays. Just bring your energy and good vibes.

What do you get up to?

Football, martial arts, creative jams, and more. Every week’s a new adventure—never boring, always buzzing.

How much does it cost?

Weekly sessions are £20 per month. Extra curricular courses, delivered by professional trainers, have a fixed fee for the course.

Meet our team
— your weekend hype squad

From football champs to wellbeing pros, our crew brings the energy, support, and good vibes every session. Get to know the legends making every weekend unforgettable.

Our Boys Team

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Is-haaq
Team Lead
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Eesa
Education
Coordinator
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Taha
Education
Support
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Abdullah
Peer Mentor
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Wajid
Leadership
Coordinator
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Khattab
Technical
Support

Our Girls Team

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Warda
Team Leader
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Minu
Senior Mentor
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Areej
Education
Coordinator
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Natasha
Education
Support
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Layla
Activity
Coordinator
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Hiba
Administration
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