The White Horse
Project

Challenging young lives ... promising new futures

Our Vision - The White Horse Project works with young people aged 11 to 18 in Rossendale, to improve their life chances and enable them to play a full part in their local community.

Welcome

Where are we? What
do we offer?

Come find us at the Former Newchurch Methodist, Turnpike - A safe place to learn, create and belong.

Want to play some music? Want to add to your artistic flair? Want to socialise over some board games, or pool, or darts, or even gardening? You can do all that with us - Click the link at the top of the page to find out more! If you are aged between 11 and 18, come check us out!

Our values guide how we work, and we adhere to the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Read our values and principles →

During school term times

Weekly activities

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Music Lessons activity

Monday · 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Music Lessons

Instrumental and Vocal Lessons with our fantastic teacher Dave. We are able to offer these free of charge - please get in touch to find out more.

Open Band activity

Tuesdays · 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Open Band

Due to popular demand we have a new band slot - join us to practise with other musicians and develop teamwork and performance skills!

Art activity

Wednesday · 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Art

Get creative through drawing, painting and sculpture. We get involved in community projects and explore art across our valley!

Social activity

Fridays · 5:30PM - 8:00PM

Social!

Hang out with friends, meet new people and enjoy a welcoming youth social. You can even play pool!

Former Newchurch Methodist

A welcoming venue for
the whole community.

The former Newchurch Methodist Church building is available for one-off events and regular meetings. It has hosted local organisations including Girlguiding, Hatha Yoga and Newville Chorus.

Ask about venue hire →

Volunteer with us

Help young people
thrive.

If you are over 18 and want to give something back to your community, we would love to hear from you.

Contact the project

Safeguarding

The White Horse Project is committed to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all who come into contact with our work, especially children and young people. We have a comprehensive safeguarding policy with robust processes in place to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering complete relevant safeguarding training and hold an enhanced DBS. Our designated safeguarding lead is trustee Rod Bevan.