Who are we and what we do
We are a young person (kinda) led LGBTQ+ action youth group; there are a Leaders to keep us in check each week. The group will give you the freedom to be yourself in a supportive environment and chilled out space.
The group has been running in Swindon since 2004 and in September 2022, the group expanded to run twice on a Tuesday evening:
GROUP 1 is for young people in Year 8 - Year 10 (aged between 12-15 years old): 5:00pm to 6:30pm
GROUP 2 is for young people in Year 11 - College (aged between 15-19 years old): 6:45pm to 8:15pm
We do lots of awesome stuff and activities, like:
- Debating (news stories / news from the LGBTQ+ community / social media);
- Film & Pizza Nights;
- Cool Science Projects;
- Play games (Uno is very competitive);
- Table Tennis;
- Make colourful displays and posters;
- Arts and Craft projects;
- Prom Party;
- We go to events like Swindon & Wiltshire Pride, School RSHE Events, College Fresher Fairs and events where young people can find out about us.
The Leaders (aka The Golden Oldies)
OOTC+ has an array of Leaders (all Enhanced DBS checked), to keep the young rebels under control:
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Joanna Roberts (Youth Worker: Designated Safeguarding Leader)
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Mark Deller (Volunteer Leader)
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Jo Sharpe (Volunteer Leader)
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Sarah Cosgriff (Volunteer Leader)
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Nick Johnson (Volunteer Leader)
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Hannah WK (Safeguarding Officer)
We are supported by:
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Swindon Borough Council
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Wiltshire Police
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Wiltshire Community Foundation
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Swindon Lions Club
If you would like to become a Volunteer Leader, please send an expression of interest through our contact us page.
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