WHEN WE STARTED
WHEN WE STARTED
WHEN WE STARTED
Community Court Yard is a Northampton-based social enterprise that brings young people, families and communities together to connect, create and make positive change.
Established in 2011, we believe strong communities begin with relationships: people feeling welcomed, listened to and able to contribute. We create spaces where ideas can be
Community Court Yard is a Northampton-based social enterprise that brings young people, families and communities together to connect, create and make positive change.
Established in 2011, we believe strong communities begin with relationships: people feeling welcomed, listened to and able to contribute. We create spaces where ideas can be explored, skills can be shared and people can turn what matters to them into meaningful action.
WHO WE ARE
WHEN WE STARTED
WHEN WE STARTED
Community Court Yard is the organisation behind The Yard, our inclusive youth and community hub in the heart of Northampton.
Our community begins with young people and the adults connected to their lives. We work alongside young people, families, schools, community organisations and local partners to create opportunities that respond to pe
Community Court Yard is the organisation behind The Yard, our inclusive youth and community hub in the heart of Northampton.
Our community begins with young people and the adults connected to their lives. We work alongside young people, families, schools, community organisations and local partners to create opportunities that respond to people’s strengths, interests and experiences.
We do not simply deliver activities to our community. We develop them with our community.
WHAT WE DO
WHEN WE STARTED
WHAT WE DO
Our work includes:
- Open-access youth and community clubs
- Alternative education and tailored learning
- Gaming, cooking, crafting, fitness and digital creativity
- Storytelling, podcasting and content creation
- Wellbeing, confidence-building and practical life skills
- Youth leadership and community-action projects
- Activities that bring different generations together
CONNECT. CREATE. CHANGE.
CONNECT
CONNECT
CONNECT
We build trusted relationships and create welcoming spaces where people feel safe, valued and part of something.
CREATE
CONNECT
CONNECT
We help people explore ideas, develop skills, express themselves and make things together.
CHANGE
CONNECT
CHANGE
We support people to use their voices, abilities and experiences to improve their own lives and contribute to their community.
Board of Directors
Transparency and accountability are central to our work. Our Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Community Court Yard, ensuring that the organisation is well managed, financially responsible and focused on its purpose. Collectively, our Directors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across youth work, education, community development, housing, health and business. They oversee key decisions, support the staff team and help ensure that the voices and interests of the communities we serve remain at the heart of our work.
Directors
Stephen Stark
Ryan Ward
Christopher Dunsby
Advisory Board
Transparency and accountability are important. Our Advisory Board is a group of volunteers, they act as a critical friend to steer our direction and are an additional check on decision making by Directors. The Advisory Board Members have a wealth of knowledge and experience in health, youth work, education, housing and business development.
Advisory Board Members
Board Members until July 2027
Dr Marie Dickie OBE
Mr Pete Martin
Mrs Morcea Walker MBE
Mr Tom Favell
Mr Jordan Hepworth
The Team
Chris
Stephen
Stephen
Director: Volunteer Co ordinator
Stephen
Stephen
Stephen
Director: Gaming and Education
Ryan
Stephen
Ethan
Director: Level Up Parties
Ethan
Ethan
Ethan
Volunteer
Luke
Ethan
Lewis
Volunteer
Lewis
Ethan
Lewis
Volunteer
Issac
Issac
Issac
Volunteer
Ru
Issac
Issac
Volunteer
Bjorn
Issac
Bjorn
Therapy Dog
