Trustees

The What? Centre has a small Board currently consisting of 3 Trustees and the Board is currently recruiting new Board Members to replace those who have retired from office. The individuals need to be 18 years old and over and have a range of skills or knowledge which enhances the Board. Some areas include expertise in working with young people, business skills to support the growth of the organisation, extra financial skills to support the Business Manager, knowledge of mental health and young people or a background in working with the same. For further information please contact Carol Wootton Company Secretary 01394 379992 or email [email protected]

Gillian Leno (Chair of the Board)

Gill is a specialist relationships and sex educator and researcher, working predominantly with young people with complex needs. She is the PSHE Lead at Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, as well as working closely with Mencap and Scope, and as part of Supported Loving. She also has extensive safeguarding experience and brings this skill to the Board.

Nadia Billingham

Jemma Rowley

Jemma was previously a volunteer at The What? Centre and is now a Sales Office Manager within a private company. She is on the Board because the Centre holds a special place in her heart and she bring business and volunteering expertise to the Centre.

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BAME half term activities

FREE half-term activities for young people 13 to 18 who are part of BAME communities!
LGBTQ+ half-term activities

Half-term activities for young people who identify as LGBTQ+ - come join us in a safe place for a lot of fun!
Half-term activities

Free half-term activities for all young people aged 13 to 18 years old, specially for those who identity as LGBTQ+ and/or are part of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Call 01384 885488 to book or just drop-in.
Support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities

The What? Centre specialises in providing a range of support for young people who would like to explore their cultural, race or identity as well as just simply provided a safe space where the BAME community can come to. In addition to counselling (with our specialist counsellor) we provide a range of targeted group support for young people experiencing similar experiences.

Useful links

Here you will find useful helplines, organisations, suggested apps and links to the latest news, updates and articles on a range of issues concerning young people.
Who we help

Young people between the ages of 10 and 25 years old.
Accessibility

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Who we are

An Advice & Counselling Service providing a high quality client centred service by fully qualified & experienced staff.
Online counselling

The What? Centre is gearing up to provide an online counselling service, it is currently under development so watch this space!
Group work

In addition to our What's Up Youth Club, where you can learn new skills & meet new friends, we provide a range of support groups and workshops that cover anxiety management, anger management, coping with self-injury and managing eating disorders.
LGBTQ+

The What? Centre specialises in providing a range of support for young people who would like to explore their gender identity and sexuality. In addition to counselling (with our specialist counsellor) we provide a range of targeted group support for young people experiencing similar experiences.
BAME half term activities

FREE half-term activities for young people 13 to 18 who are part of BAME communities!
Donate

We are pioneering new ways to work with Young People. Your donation will help change lives - empowering young people to achieve their potential. Donations go directly to providing individual counselling sessions for youngsters experiencing emotional pain.
Become a corporate supporter

Are you a corporate business wishing to invest in the health & well-being of our young people? The What? Centre welcomes corporate sponsorship to support either current provision or to develop new ways of working with young people.