Dalton United Juniors Football Club (DUJC) provides positive impact on the lives of our community on improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the young people, adults and the most vulnerable in the heart of our community, through the medium of Football and healthy lifestyles. Young people being active and healthy and having fun with […]

Dalton Amateur Rugby League Football Club promotes the training and playing of amateur rugby league for all age groups, children, adults, gender and all different abilities in a safe & controlled environment with qualified coaches. Activities include: Touch rugby Tag rugby festivals Ladies & girls rugby The link below will take you to the Club's […]

Furness Youth Theatre provides family entertainment in the Furness area and develops the artistic, technical and social skills of the members. Activities include main performances, smaller scale concerts, workshops and rehearsals. You can find out about forthcoming events on their Facebook page here

Helping students in the Furness area to build skills and aspirations - Furness Education & Skills Partnership (FESP) is a partnership of schools, colleges, local employers and agencies which recognise the need to equip local young people with the knowledge, skills and aspirations relevant to a competitive 21st century marketplace. FESP was established in July […]

Licensed Amateur Boxing for young people and adults. The website button below will take you to their Facebook page, where you can find more information, including contact details.

Barrow Island ARLFC aim to teach rugby league allowing participants to get to work as a team and enjoy a new lifestyle. They also want to help youngsters to get off phones etc. and get a life outside the house. Visit their Facebook page at the Website link below for more information.

Drop Zone Youth Projects (DZYP) is a dynamic youth organisation based in Furness, dedicated to raising the aspirations and achievements of young people aged 7 to 21 (up to 24 for those who are vulnerable). Since its inception in 2004, DZYP has been committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where young individuals can […]

With Barrow-in-Furness as our home port, the tall ship Pelican of London offers young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to embark on Sail Training and Ocean STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) voyages that encourage personal growth and environmental awareness. Through hands-on learning, participants gain valuable skills and experiences essential for their future […]

The Sea Cadets are working in the local Furness community to give young people access to incredible opportunities and skills that help them to launch well in today's world. They aim to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. […]

Cadets can be aged between 12 and 18 and have the opportunity to take part in numerous activities, including First Aid training (which leads to nationally-recognised awards), DofE (The Duke of Edinburgh's Award), BTEC Certificate in Public Services (equivalent to 4 GCSE A* grades), not to mention the military skills and adventurous training. The County […]

RAF Air Cadets in Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas. Joining the 128 Barrow-in-Furness Squadron Air Cadets can offer you a range of benefits, especially if you’re interested in aviation, leadership, and adventure. Joining air cadets can be a fulfilling experience, offering a wide range of skills, opportunities, and adventures that can benefit you throughout life. For […]

Youth Ability aims to provide a variety of services for young people with disabilities or who are socially isolated. Our aim is to work with these individuals over a long period of time to assist their social and emotional development on their journey to adulthood. As part of a weekly delivery programme, they offer groups […]

Travel Actively is Active Cumbria’s new programme which aims to support, encourage and enable people to be more active by cycling, walking and wheeling for everyday journeys in Barrow (and Carlisle). The Travel Actively website is now live and has lots of information to help you travel actively - including this section on the benefits […]

SAFA is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of individuals in Cumbria who self harm and to those who support them. Our primary goal is to empower individuals to take responsibility for their own lives and we do this through non-judgmental counselling and trusting support. SAFA is passionate about delivering the highest […]

BarrowFull works with local people to make creative things happen within the Barrow community. Current and past projects include creative workshops, festivals and public art installations, plus collaborations with local schools, artists, theatre makers and poets locally, nationally and internationally. Projects celebrate local heritage, creativity, and community spirit with accessible cultural experiences. Highlights include the […]