Our Mission
We are dedicated to
provide an inspiring service
that educates, empowers
and enables young people
and adults to reach their
aspirations
through creative projects,
social enterprise and
academic courses.
About
Our team
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Lindsay Apsley
ButtonI have over 20 years’ experience as a youth worker, project manager and community artist in the Northwest region. I am a trained Choose to Change practitioner and deliver domestic abuse and healthy relationships sessions and run sexual health courses. During this time, I have worked with hard to reach and vulnerable young people that have experienced homelessness and poverty. I utilise my arts background when managing projects, delivering Agored Cymru accredited courses and fundraiser / community events. I believe ‘there should be services in every community for individuals that feel isolated to attend. Arts, courses, and social enterprise schemes are great ways of helping people get back on their feet and fulfilling their potential.
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Joanne Halliday
ButtonI have worked in the education sector for over 30 years having experience as a drama teacher, arts worker, educator and arts consultant. Over the years I have led advisory roles within Local Authorities and voluntary sector, worked as a presenter and bid writer. I have taught English and drama in Primary, secondary and higher education leading INSET, managed staff and students with theatre projects; and lead a team of youth workers and grant applications in a voluntary setting. I believe ‘the arts are vital in adolescent development, not only to develop transferable skills but to be able to allow expression in a non-conventional way. It can be used to address issues within society and give people a platform to have their voice heard’.
What we offer
Engagement
projects
Our engagement projects are aimed at increasing young peoples confidence and self esteem. The group participate in team work and learn new skills.
Examples of these include:
- Seasonal events
- Day trips
- Get Fit activities
- Arts and crafts
- Drama projects
- Issue based sessions
- Workshops with Community artists
- Walks in the local area
Agored Cymru
accredited courses
We offer a range of risk reduction courses to young people aged 13-25 in Flintshire.
The Agored Cymru accredited courses that 1125 CIC offer are:
- ACU Level 1 in Understanding Substance Misuse
- ACU Level 1 in Understanding Healthy Relationships
- ACU Level 1 in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- ACU Level 1 in Understanding Sexual Relationships
- ACU Entry Level 3 in Independent living skills
- ACU Level 1 in Volunteering and Community Engagement.
- ACU Level 1 in Peer Education
Eco
Sessions
Our eco sessions are aimed at getting outdoors to make young people more aware and conscious of environmental problems.
The sessions include:
- Forest school
- Practical skills in the Outdoor
- Our Eco Pledge
- Tree identification
- Outdoor play
- Grow your own veg
- Upcycling and Repurposing
- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Community sessions
"Give back"
Our Volunteering activities help the local community by:
- Making and providing share boxes for Christmas
- Volunteering in the Community
- Litter picking in the Community
- Emergency food parcels for service users.
We deliver social enterprise projects to get young people involved in planning, budgeting, marketing and selling. The money raised goes back into the community. Projects include:
- Fundraiser events
- Renew social enterprise products
- Grow your own packs
Testimonials
Fran Milton
Family and Children Manager, Save the Family
"I have had the pleasure to attend workshops the 1125 C.I.C team have delivered... and seen first hand the differences they have made to the lives of the young people that have attended Save the Family youth projects in Flintshire through 1-2-1 support, outreach, accredited courses, and innovative engagement projects and community events.'
Tracey Armstrong
Personal Support Co-ordinator, Flintshire Progression Team
1125 C.I.C design and deliver fun and engaging activities based around the learners and the specific courses they are running. The young people respond positively, developing skills, enhancing wellbeing and adopting a greater responsibility in decisions affecting their future.
Nick Pratt
Chairman of Connahs Quay Cricket Club
1125 CIC have worked with us at the Cricket Club and really helped rejuvenate the yard space. We are all grateful of the hard work they have put in, to make it a space that the community can enjoy.
Contact Us
Haley Burkes' emailhaley@1125cic.co.uk
Lindsay Apsleys' emaillindsay@1125cic.co.uk
Joanne Hallidays' email
joanne@1125cic.co.uk
