Engaging with, investing in and empowering young people. We open 15:30 - 17:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday, excluding bank holidays. OutThere!
The Gap's mission is to engage with young people, identify their needs, invest time and resources in order to empower them to be the best of themselves in their lives. We hold a "drop-in" after school or college called The Venue on Trinity Hill, up past Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church and at the end of the top car park on the left. Please look for updates on our social media posts or email the off
21/08/2026
Thank you to Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust for two year funding for The Gap (Midlands). The funding will enable us to continue to support young people in Sutton Coldfield with The Venue drop-in centre for young people aged 12-18 years old, detached youth work in Sutton Coldfield Gracechurch Shopping Centre, The Studio, and Headspace schools work offering workshops and one-to-one mentoring.
20/08/2026
Good luck to everyone receiving their results today!
19/08/2026
Our park session this Friday will look a little different. We will be celebrating GCSE and A level results. Why not join us at Town Gate at 3:30pm? 💙🎉
13/08/2026
A huge congratulations to all the young people receiving their A-Level results today!
Whatever your results look like, remember: one set of results does not define your future. Be proud of how far you’ve come, celebrate your achievements, and know that there are many different paths to success.
We’re so proud of you — and we’re cheering you on for whatever comes next! 💙
Chloe and JJ think they're the dream team... everyone else thinks a bit differently...
This afternoon, we scribbled out anxiety with Sally at our first Year6 session of the summer. Why not join us next week for more fun?!
13/07/2026
Calling all year 6 pupils moving into secondary school this September! Did you know there are 6 fun FREE sessions just for you?
Join us this summer to prepare yourself for the move to secondary school.
With just over a week to go until our first session why not check out our flyer above and book your place at https://www.thegap-midlands.org/current-events
17/06/2026
☀️ Summer Sessions are here! ☀️
Looking for free activities to keep young people busy this summer? We’ve got something for everyone! 🌳⚽🎨
✨ Out There – Detached youth sessions in Sutton Parade.
✨ Venue – Drop-in sessions in Sutton.
✨ Year 6 Sessions – A chance for pupils moving up to secondary school to meet new people and build confidence. Booking is required via our website.
✨ Gap in the Park – Meet us at Sutton Park Town Gate for loads of fun activities, games and sports!
All sessions are FREE to attend!
Check out our timetable and book your Year 6 session via our website. We can’t wait to see you this summer! 💙
24/05/2026
James is running in aid of The Gap (Midlands) on Sunday 31st May 2026 to help raise funds for the projects supporting local young people aged 10-18 years old in and around Sutton Coldfield.
Listen to James’ story and how The Gap helped him as a teenager.
Podcast:
https://www.thegap-midlands.org/studio
Donate here or on The Gap website Giving page
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/thegap
08/05/2026
Every pound really does make a difference 💛✨
Your support helps us create safe spaces, provide resources, fund mentoring sessions, and support young people when they need it most. From a warm hot chocolate at drop-ins to life-changing one-to-one support — every donation counts.
💷 £5 a month = hot chocolate supplies
🎮 £10 a month = games & resources
🧠 £35 a month = a funded Headspace session
🤝 £120 a month = supports a staffed drop-in for 10–15 young people
Together, we can keep making a positive impact in our community.
Donate today and help us continue changing lives 💫