Haringey Shed has achieved the highest score out of all youth organisations to be Youth Mark assessed for their work with young people in Haringey. 

Youth Mark is the quality award for organisations that provide services for young people, delivered entirely by young people. Haringey Shed participated in a Youth Mark assessment of its services carried out by four young people from London.

The assessment found that the organisation caters for young people of all abilities and needs and was impressed by Haringey Shed staff and volunteer’s commitment and willingness to allow everyone to play a part. A young member of Haringey Shed said of the organisation:

 “The strength of Haringey Shed is inclusion, providing opportunities for young people to take part, supporting those with disabilities and bringing young people of all abilities and needs together.”

Interviews with staff, volunteers and young people revealed they see Haringey Shed as a ‘one big family’ and felt proud to be part of the organisation. This strong sense of family and community amongst Haringey Shed stood out to the young people carrying out the assessment as something really special.

It was clear to the young people carrying out the assessment that all staff, volunteers and young people firmly believed in equality and inclusion. They were impressed by the professional support provided by the organisation, including access to interpreters for people with hearing problems and one to one support provided by trained volunteers. Through observation they found that the young people themselves played a huge role in supporting and involving their peers and this was something that reinforced the organisations motto “Everyone has a part to play”.

The young assessors found that Haringey Shed is committed to involving young people in the design and delivery of their organisation not just in acting, singing and dancing. Young people are engaged in service delivery at Haringey Shed, supporting other young people in the children’s theatre, choosing the themes for plays, designing choreography and fundraising for the organisation. The Haringey Shed youth forum is integral to the organisation, giving young people the opportunity to have their say and make improvements to their organisation.

Join Haringey Shed’s Summer Theatre Company at the Bernie Grant Centre on Saturday 21st April at 2pm and 5pm for The Odyssey, a joint performance by our Children’s and Youth Theatre.  This original performance of the Greek tale features over 120 children and young people who have devised their own script, written their own songs and choreographed their own moves.

Our ShedFest on Saturday 3rd July marked the end of our Summer Term.  Our Summer Theatre runs throughout August and the new term dates for September can be found here http://www.haringeyshed.org/information-for-members.

Come and join us from 1st – 4th June at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre to take part in an exciting performing arts project.  It’s completely FREE and is a great introduction to Haringey Shed.  For more details please contact lucy@haringeyshed.org or call 020 8365 5453

Check out Haringey Shed Youth Theatre’s latest music video www.youtube.com/watch?v=hodp2mhtqzI

                                                                                                                  
SHOW IN A WEEK
FREE Performing Arts workshops for young people aged 13+.
Monday 12th April – Friday 16th April
10am – 4pm                                                                                                        
Haringey Sixth Form Centre, White Hart Lane, London N17

Join Haringey Shed during the Easter holidays for a week long performing arts project ending in a short performance.  We are offering young people the opportunity to work with a team of professional directors, choreographers and musicians to devise and perform a brand new show.

Places can be booked by contacting Haringey Shed on 020 8365 5454 or emailing lucy@haringeyshed.org

Come along to the Bernie Grant Arts Centre on Saturday 20th March at 3pm to see Haringey Shed Children’s Theatre production of Moonshine High. The show is a totally original piece of music theatre devised with the Children over two terms. Come and journey to Moonshine High with our Children’s Theatre and see them travelling through space and battling aliens.