Young Croydon directory

Are you aged 16-18 and just received your exam results? 
Read our exam results guide page for information and advice on your next steps, and how to reach your career goal.

Find the right support

The Young Croydon directory is a useful resource to help find information and support such as:

  • apprenticeships
  • business start-ups
  • careers information and advice
  • courses and workshops
  • mentoring
  • traineeships
  • volunteering
  • work experience and internships

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Contact us

If you would like to discuss information about education, training or getting a job, please contact us. You can also let us know if a service is no longer valid or missing from our directory by contacting the Young Croydon team.

Email: Post16@croydon.gov.uk

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16 to 19 Bursary Fund

You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 and:

  • studying at a publicly funded school or college in England - not a university
  • on a training course, including unpaid work experience

Child Benefit

You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who is:

  • under 16
  • under 20 if they stay in approved education or training

 

Croydon Judo Club

Croydon Judo Club holds Judo classes for young people. There are children's classes for those under 16 years old. This is a safe (no kicking or punching) environment that enables children to play and enjoy the sport as well as learn key skills to improve their overall health and mental stamina.

There are also classes for those who are aged 16+. Each of the adult classes has a slightly different feel, from technical proficiency to competitive practice and free practice (randori) 

Sir Phillip Game Centre, 38 Moreland Avenue, London, CR0 6EA.

020 8681 6256

Job Centre Plus (JCP)

The aim of Jobcentre Plus is to help people find employment in the UK.

If you are registered with Job Centre Plus (JCP), your will get the support of a Work Coach who will let you know which benefits you are entitled to.  They will also help you find a job and with training.

8 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA.

08001 690 190

Money Helper

MoneyHelper provides information and guidance on benefits, money troubles, budgets, family and care and work.

Play Place Innov8

Play Place Innov8 is a community interest company providing a range of activities for children, young people and communities.

Their services include:

  • 40 weekly children and youth clubs/activities
  • music studio
  • consultation activities
  • roadshows and creche events
  • auto bike scheme
  • 4 community hubs
  • holiday schemes
  • volunteer training
  • a full social media programme

Woodside Baptist Church, Spring Lane, London, SE25 4SP.

01689 867 366

Reaching Higher

Reaching Higher is a youth charity with Christian ethos. Our mission is to empower young people to become leaders of their own lives through schools, communities, and homes.

Reaching Higher has always been about serving young people ages 10 - 18 (year 6 - 11) in their local community. We create a coaching environment where young people can engage in a wide range of activities used to build their self-esteem and develop problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership.

The services we provide are:

Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XU.

020 8945 5560

Sir Philips Game Centre

Sir Philips Game Centre offers clubs and activities, for juniors under 16 years old and seniors over 16 years old, including:

  • pool
  • table tennis
  • bar billiards
  • football
  • basketball
  • arts and crafts
  • music
  • martial arts
  • cheerleading

They also have a Saturday school offering Maths, English and ICT tuition to children aged 5-16.

Sir Phillip Game Centre, 38 Moreland Avenue, London, CR0 6EA.

020 8662 9222

Student Finance

Financial information for students including loans, bursaries, grants, student finance and paying back loans.

Young Roots

Young Roots provide mixed group activities for young refugees and asylum seekers.

Young people can enjoy a wide range of activities, including:

  • cooking
  • dancing
  • games
  • creative and practical lessons
  • guitar lessons
  • singing
  • drama
  • language
  • sexual health rights and entitlements
  • workshops 

Canning Road, Croydon, CR0 6QD.

020 8684 9140