Chapeltown Young Peoples Club

1992: The 10-2 Club was set up in response to the acute boredom felt by unemployed young Black people (meaning young people of African/Caribbean descent).

A considerable group of YP were hanging around on the streets near Chapeltown Community Centre that was derelict. Representatives of Frontline Self Build Housing Association then decided to negotiate with the Council on behalf of the group to gain use of the centre for 10-2 club activities, and succeeded.

1994:   Leeds City Council agreed to pay for three youth workers and a caretaker until the year 2000. Despite many setbacks, the club provided a safe environment for young people at a transitional stage between school and a career, between jobs or unable to find work or develop. During this period, young people were able to experience an exchange to Norway as well as participate in various club activities such as a film discussion group or computer games. Wherever possible, young artists also received assistance in terms of their positive development.