March Highlights from the On Track Team

At The Matthew Project, our On Track service supports young people across Norfolk who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET), or who may be at risk of disengaging.

Through a mix of group activities and one-to-one support, we help young people develop confidence, build new skills, and explore future opportunities in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.

March was a busy and positive month, with young people getting involved in a wide range of activities across Norfolk. Here’s what we got up to:

Early March Activities

Jewellery Making – 2nd March

King’s Lynn & West Norfolk SPACE Group

Young people got creative with Ali from CREA, designing and making their own jewellery pieces. It was a great opportunity to express creativity, try something new, and take home something they’d made themselves.

Cooking Session – 5th March

Norwich SafeSPACE

Our Norwich SafeSPACE group made chicken and tuna pasta bake with homemade garlic

bread. A huge thank you to Steven, our Hospitality Lead, for delivering such an engaging and hands-on session.

Pizza Making – 9th March

King’s Lynn & West Norfolk SPACE Group

The group had a fantastic time creating their own pizzas from scratch. Another big thank you to Steven for sharing his skills and making the session fun and interactive.

Visit to The Horstead Centre – 6th March

Joint On Track Groups

Young people from across our On Track projects came together for an exciting day at The Horstead Centre. Activities included team challenges, the vertical challenge, zip line, archery, and even learning how to build a fire.

The day ended perfectly with marshmallows and hot chocolate around the fire.

One young person shared:“The staff are nice and the food. I’ve been pushed out of my comfort zone. I’ve enjoyed the social bit.”

Mid-March Highlights

Employability Visit – 12th March

Norwich SafeSPACE

Young people visited Adrian Flux Insurance Services, where they gained insight into office life, learned about the insurance industry, and picked up valuable interview tips.

Nibble & Natter – 19th March

Norwich SafeSPACE

This relaxed session focused on socialising, games, and connection. Alongside snacks and catch-ups, we introduced our new hygiene station, offering items like shampoo and body wash.

Young people are encouraged to take what they need, when they need it. If you’d like to donate, please get in touch.

End of March

Drug & Alcohol Awareness Session – 24th March

Norwich SafeSPACE

We wrapped up the month with an engaging awareness session, helping young people understand the effects of substances in a safe and interactive way. As always, the beer goggles were a hit and sparked some great conversations.

Want to Get Involved?

If you’re aged 13–24, living in Norfolk, and not currently in education, employment or training, or you feel like you might be struggling, our On Track team is here to support you.

We offer a safe space to build confidence, meet new people, and take positive steps towards your future.

👉 Find out more and make a referral here:https://www.matthewprojectyoungpeople.org/on-track