The Salmon Youth Centre

Salmon Youth Centre (SYC) is a large youth centre in Southwark, south-east London, in part of Bermondsey ranked in the top third of the most deprived areas in England. It is an inner-city project making a profound long-term difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people. SYC is not just an outstanding recreational facility: it is a mission which transforms their aspirations, prospects and achievements. SYC is attended by about 1,250 children and young people aged 6–25 each year. SYC is open weekdays from 4:00-10:00pm for age- and activity-defined sessions. After school is when gangs are most active and antisocial behaviour is common.We are one of the largest youth centres in the country. Our facilities feature a large four-court sports hall for badminton, basketball, football, and trampolining; a gym with weight-, cycling-, rowing- and running machines; a games room for pool and table-tennis; a music studio where recordings can be made; a dance studio; an art room for creative arts; a performance area with stage, sound and lighting systems; an IT suite used as a homework area; a large kitchen where cooking skills can be developed; a counselling room; a bicycle workshop; and an external climbing wall.