Young People said. We did.
The Base is a newly modernised youth centre co-designed with young people, for young people. Officially opened in March 2025 after a £3.8 million transformation. It offers a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space for young people aged 11 to 18, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.
Everything at The Base was co-designed by local children and young people, from the layout to the branding, the equipment to the programme design. We are committed to ensuring that we continue as we started, with children and young people's voice shaping all that we do. Creating opportunities for them to be supported, pursue their interests and aspirations and be part of community.
The Base is their space!
Youth Hub and Games
The youth lounge is a space with a pool table, table tennis, xbox, lounge area, board games and more.
We run open access youth clubs, holiday activities , youth voice and participation projects in a space tailored to them!
Hair and Beauty Salon
Delivered in a fully equipped salon, this programme introduces young people to the hair and beauty industry through hands-on, introductory sessions, including:
- Hair styling
- Nail art
- Makeup application
- Skin care treatments
Training Kitchen
Young people will learn essential cooking and life skills in a professional kitchen, building confidence for independent living and exploring the culinary industry.
- Food hygiene
- Creating two-course meals
- Nutrition awareness
- Allergen and cross-contamination management
Music Studio
Through hands-on sessions in our music studios, young people explore:
- Writing, recording, and producing music
- Beat making with Logic Pro
- Drum and keyboard skills
- Engagement with industry professionals
Digital Media and Creative Studio
Young people explore the industry practices of social media content creation, communication and publicity, visual branding, and marketing strategies.
- Developing social media content and communication campaigns
- Graphic design using Canva and Photoshop
- Video and photography
- Campaign planning and branding concepts
Outdoors Gym and Fitness Suite
An introduction to building physical fitness, confidence, and life skills through structured boxing, gym, and personal training sessions.
- Boxing, pad work, and gym sessions
- Personal training and goal setting
- Strength, conditioning, and cardiovascular fitness
- Health, nutrition, and wellbeing education
Therapeutic Group Spaces
Aims of sessions are to:
- Understand and improve own mental wellbeing
- Develop emotional literacy: the ability to recognise, understand, handle and appropriately express emotions
- Reduce self-harm / suicidal thoughts
- Learn personal safety strategies
- Form and maintain positive friendships / relationships
- Improve confidence and self-esteem
- Help with school attendance
- Build resilience
Find Us
The Base
Lyndhurst Crescent,
Swindon
SN3 2RW