SPACE scheme on its way

Plans are underway for the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Space summer programme 2026, which last year saw over 9,000 young people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent taking part in a range of fun activities.

The programme, for young people aged 8 to 17, brings together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to provide positive activities for young people during the school holidays.

Partially funded by proceeds of crime, Space aims to help increase young people’s skills, improve their health and wellbeing and create opportunities, while also aiming to reduce levels of anti-social behaviour.