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Volunteering and supporting our mission gives you the chance to empower the next generation. Whether it’s through youth clubs, mentoring, or community events – every action matters.
Supporting young people’s mental health in the Cheddar Valley (ages 4–17)
We support children and teens with low mood, anxiety, and overwhelm.
Our team offers crisis support and safe intervention for young people at risk.
We help young people process grief, neglect, or difficult home situations.
Each step shaped who we are today. Here’s a look at the key moments that made our journey possible.
In 2016, we ran a local survey across Cheddar Valley to ask young people and families what they needed.
The message was clear: better mental health support, more safe spaces, and stronger community connection.
In 2017, we formed the Cheddar Community Partnership (CIC) – a team of professionals, families and local groups.
Together, we built a plan to tackle emotional health challenges and create lasting change in Cheddar.
With support from Mind and the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, we piloted a new youth mental health project.
This became The Space – a safe, welcoming hub for children and young people in the community.
By 2020, The Space became an independent charity.
We now run counselling, therapy, and youth clubs across Somerset – helping young people feel safe, resilient, and supported every step of the way.
Discovery whats going on at The Space.
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You’re not alone in this.
Tell us which option fits you best.
You know your child best and we are here to listen.
Whether they need a safe space to talk, explore their feelings or build confidence, we can help.
