Do you want to know more about AYCC?
At Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC), we pride ourselves on making a real difference to our local community. Our successful track record stretches back to 1964.
AYCC is an active, vibrant and diverse community hub in the heart of Woodhouse Close, one mile from the centre of Bishop Auckland (County Durham). We provide carefully designed support to people of all ages and needs, through a wide range of activities, interventions, learning experiences and events. We have a dedicated and friendly team of trustees, staff and volunteers, with volunteers themselves receiving structured support to help them reach their personal development goals.
Over the generations, we have established ourselves as a well-loved, accessible and affordable community hub where people feel safe, reassured, engaged and connected. Families stay with us through the generations, with parents taking their children to the same clubs that they attended in their youth.
Our History
Widening Horizons Project Launch
Funded by the Big Lottery, our exciting new Widening Horizons project will help us to support and inspire even more people in the local area to improve their well-being, skills confidence, health and much more.
Golden Anniversary Celebration Year
Auckland Youth and Community Centre turned 50 on Valentine’s Day 2014. To celebrate this fantastic achievement, we hosted a fun-day during February half-term to thank the local community for all of their hard work and loyal support over the years.
Looking ahead to the next half-century, we launched our new logo following a competition open to children and young people and judged by trustees and other long-term friends of the centre
Out Of Schools Club (Childcare) Opened
Auckland Out Of School Care joined us here in January 2001. As Auckland Youth and Community Centre’s out of school club they provide an Ofsted registered childcare service for the local community.
Hayley’s Room Dedicated In Memory Of Local Young Person
We were very sorry to lose one of the local young people who loved coming to the Centre and participating in our youth sessions. We wanted to celebrate Hayley’s short life by dedicating our conference and meeting room to her memory.
Sports Hall Opened
In the mid 1990’s Auckland Youth and Community Centre opened its fantastic new sports hall as part of an extension to the north side of the existing building, facing Walker Drive.
Johnson Room Dedicated To Les And Vera Johnson
The Johnson Room was dedicated to Les and Vera Johnson on the 28th October 1988. This dedication was made in recognition of their long and loyal service to the Auckland Youth and Community Centre.
Centre Opened
The Auckland Youth and Community Centre, originally called the Auckland Club was opened on 14th February 1964. The centre was officialy opened by Councillor R.Hindmarch.JP. Chairman of Bishop Auckland U.D.C.
Between 2022-2023 we had,
Project sessions delivered
Residentials, trips & off-site visits
Amazing staff, volunteers & trustees
Frequently Asked Questions:
What sessions are on during the week?
Our weekly sessions can change on a regular basis, so please checkout our upcoming events on our calendar. You can also follow us on Facebook for our updated schedules that includes the primary contact for each activity.
How do I make a private hire or room facility booking?
To make a booking please contact 01388 604575.
I'm keen to volunteer, who do I need to speak to?
We are always on the lookout for new volunteers, especially if you have a particular skillset that you would like to offer! Our friendly volunteer coordinator will help show you the ropes and work alongside you to find where you best fit in. Please feel free to email samantha.townsend@aycclimited.co.uk