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BCTASPIREBillingham · Charity 1205710
Serving Billingham for 20+ years

Raising aspirations, one young person at a time

BCT Aspire is a Billingham-based charity running youth clubs, music clubs, after school activities and the Duke of Edinburgh Award — helping children and young people across our community discover what they can achieve.

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What we do

Positive, affordable activities that build confidence, friendships and skills for children and young people in Billingham and across the Tees Valley.

After School Club

Games, crafts and fun activities in a safe, friendly space for primary-aged children every Thursday evening.

Ages 6–11Thu 5:30–7:00 pm

Music Clubs

Learn an instrument, play together and perform live — our Music Group has played Stockton's iconic Georgian Theatre.

All levelsSat mornings

11+ Youth Club

A weekly space for young people to socialise, take part in activities, trips and events, and have their voice heard.

Ages 11–16Wed 6:00–8:00 pm

Duke of Edinburgh

Our Bronze Award programme for year 9 and above — discover new interests, volunteer and take on an expedition.

Bronze AwardYear 9+

Explore all clubs & activities

20+

Years in the community

4

Weekly clubs & sessions

Bronze

DofE Award programme

100%

Community focused

Our aims

Everything we run is built around six simple goals for our community.

  • Raise the aspirations of children and young people within our community
  • Widen participation in positive recreational activity
  • Reduce levels of anti-social behaviour and youth crime
  • Lower levels of young people not in education, training or employment
  • Promote community cohesion between people of all ages
  • Develop training, work experience and employment opportunities

Our values

The approach behind everything we do.

  • Always community based
  • Holistic approach
  • "Can Do" attitude
  • Leading by example
  • Business minded
  • Fully inclusive
Core Memories Programme — Expression of Interest is now open across the Tees Valley. Prospective partners are invited to get in touch to find out more.

Latest from BCT Aspire

News, appeals and highlights from around the community.

Core Memories Programme Programme

Core Memories Programme

Expression of Interest is now open across the Tees Valley. We're inviting prospective partners to join us as part of the EOI process.

Duke of Edinburgh Award group DofE

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

We're recruiting for our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award after a fantastic restart to the programme — year 9 and above welcome.

BCT Music Group at The Georgian Theatre Music

Music Group at The Georgian Theatre

Our Music Group are still buzzing after performing at Stockton's iconic Georgian Theatre — over 10 years since their first show there.

Caswell Group coat donation Community

Thank You, Caswell Group

A huge thank you to Billingham-based Caswell Group, who generously donated brand new coats for our Winter Clothing Drive.

Volunteering with BCT Aspire Volunteering

Volunteers Needed

Help us run youth sessions, trips and events. Volunteering with BCT Aspire is a brilliant way to give back to Billingham.

Holidays Are Fun programme Holidays

Holidays Are Fun (HAF)

Free, fun holiday activities for children, run with Stockton Borough Council & Catalyst during school breaks.

Want to join in, volunteer or support us?

Whether you'd like to sign up your child, lend a hand at sessions, or support one of our appeals — we'd love to hear from you.

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