Best Youth Work Employer

The Best Youth Work Employer 2011 went to the Newcastle Central and East Methodist Church Circuit. After their nomination from the circuit's youth co-ordinator, Diego Melo, they were represented by Rev. Eden Fletcher. The judging panel felt that the circuit had demonstrated ‘incredible excellence and commitment to youth work across some of the most deprived areas of the region.’ In addition they had ensured that rest and retreat were central to Diego's work pattern. They demonstrated their vision for the work and strategic planning, prior to his arrival.

Three years ago, the Newcastle Central and East circuit commissioned a report into the state of youth work within the area. Eden praised ‘the big commitment from the churches to put in nearly £35,000 to start with.’ The circuit works in a number of areas across Newcastle, including a youth centre that has been running for 50 years. Eden said ‘Youth work is hard work and costly, and so really deserves some good support behind it. We are constantly looking for new opportunities’ Eden called the rejuvenation of the 50-year-old youth centre on a sink estate ‘a real testament to the Methodist church.’

Youth Worker of the Year

Sponsored by: Moorlands College
Prize: ipad

This award is for a youth worker who's excelled at building positive relationships with young people, helping them to see their

Volunteer of the Year

Sponsored by: London School of Theology
Prize: 4* hotel break

This award is for a volunteer who's shown exceptional commitment to Christian youth work, freely offering their time and energy

Best Youth Work Employer

Sponsored by: CPAS Ventures & Falcons
Prize: Team building day at 'Go Ape'

This award is for an employer who gives outstanding support to their youth workers. They invest in them, providing practical and

Most Innovative Youth Work

Sponsored by: CYM
Prize: £300 to spend on the project

This award is for a project or piece of work that's bursting with faith and creativity.

Best Youth Work Resource

Sponsored by: Premier Youthwork
Prize: Full page advert in Premier Youthwork

This award is for a resource that's a proved itself to be a genuine asset to Christian youth work

Young Leader of the Year

Sponsored by: The Methodist Church
Prize: ipad mini

This award will be given to a young Christian who is rooted in their local church and having significant influence on other youn

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