Children and young people's services
We are committed to improving the prospects for children and young people in Horsham District. We support children and young people in a variety of ways including: helping them to have their say, providing places for them to go and improving availability of information and advice.
Horsham District Youth Forum
Horsham District Youth Forum meets monthly in Horsham at Hurst Youth Centre from 5pm to 6.30pm. The group looks at campaigning, gives their views on elements of the council's work and takes part in consultations.
They are also looking at campaigning and engaging digitally, and in different areas across the District to ensure a variety of young people can get their voices heard.
Please contact youth@horsham.gov.uk if you are interested in joining or would like to find out more.
Purple Bus Detached Youth Work
The Purple Bus is managed by Sussex Clubs for Young People. The bus travels to locations in the district on different days and provides fun activities and helpful information for young people. They have lots of activities on board including card games, Wii, football, internet, TV, music, circus equipment. They have also got laptops, digital cameras, music, quizzes, games, art and information leaflets.
Mobile Community Hub (formerly the Snack Wagon)
The Mobile Community Hub has a mobile youth provision that offers support for young people aged between 13 and 18 years in Horsham. Youth Workers from 4TheYouth engage with young people on issues that matter to them, offer light refreshments and can give advice, support and signposting them to other agencies.
Popular topics of conversation include: mental health, education, drugs, alcohol, sexual health, safe driving and other issues affecting young people.
Find out more about the hub and its locations
Hurst Café
The new Youth Café is open at Horsham Youth Centre, Hurst Road, RH12 2DN for all young people aged 11-18.
A space for young people to meet and hang out with free xbox, wifi, pool table and a café menu with hot and cold drinks & snacks.
Open Mondays and Wednesdays 3pm - 6pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am - 3pm
Useful links for young people
Together with West Sussex County Council, we have put together a list of support services covering a range of issues that may affect children and young people.