We love youth work – obviously! We believe it is a fantastic way for bringing positive change into the lives of young people! And we think there should be more of it – everywhere! emerge can’t be everywhere, but there is a church in every community so we have developed Growing Youth Work: a vibrant […]
E:merge is moving…. closer to you!
We are looking to sell our Pawson St building to better deliver our vision of reaching young people across many communities in Bradford through locally based community hubs. Selling the building will also enable us to be more efficient with costs and therefore invest more into direct work with young people. e:merge moved into […]
A bit of sad news…
After 8 years of working with young people on and around the Patmore Estate, our Development and SW London Director Kerry Astin, is leaving e:merge and the work of FAST. Kerry has done an amazing job founding FAST, leading the day to day work, overseeing the team and contributing her leadership abilities to e:merge more widely. She will […]
Exciting new office space and hot desks available
Season of Change
Sadly, Tim Elgar will be leaving us on December 31st 2016. After an incredible 9.5 years with the charity, 6.5 years as the CEO, Tim has decided that it is a time for a new chapter in his life. He has been instrumental in developing the charity into what it has become today. He has […]
From Interns to Apprentices
Over the past couple of years, e:merge has provided an internship programme. Young people from our communities would take a year of their time to work with us, gain experience and consider their future. It has been a huge privilege to see young people grow and thrive with responsibility and opportunity. This September, we took the next […]
What’s happening in South Yorkshire?
We are excited to announce the appointment of our first permanent youth work post in Sheffield. We have successfully recruited Mark Broadhead in Partnership with Meadowhead Christian Fellowship to develop a youth work hub in the challenging communities of Jordanthorpe and Batemoor in South Sheffield. He will be delivering a range of outreach activities. Mark […]
Bradford Chamber’s Charity of the Year
We are excited to announce that e:merge has been chosen as Bradford Chamber of Commerce’s Charity of the Year! Bradford Chamber’s new president, Andy Caton made the decision to support e:merge because of the real difference that we are making in the lives of young people. “I am delighted to support them over coming months through […]