Connect – MATRIX

Tel: +44 (0) 1483 574900

1 in 10 young people report often feeling lonely, which can increase the risk of depression and anxiety in young people across all age groups

(Key data on young people, 2019; NIHR)

Matrix provides safe spaces for young people to belong. Here they can have fun, relax, meet and make friends, as well as connect with their community. Being open access young people can come and go as they like, engaging with activities that meet their needs at that time. Matrix Youth workers provide positive role models and when needed, can signpost young people to other youth-focussed activities or more specialised support.

"Coming to Youth Café helps me deal with things better - I’m a happier person because of it!"

Young Person

This is a cool and friendly space where young people can hang out after school. It’s open to any young person aged 11-18 and is FREE!

Take advantage of discounted food and drink, relax with friends or chat to a Youth Worker. Here we promote wellbeing and ALL young people are welcomed and accepted.

Pop by after school to play games, learn a new skill at a workshop, be creative, eat food! If you need to, you can also receive support and advice from experienced youth workers and positive role models who are there to listen, and provide you with support, championing you through life.

Opening times:

Monday – Friday 3:30 – 5:30pm at The Hideaway Café

(term-time only)

Click below to find out more!

It’s a great place to meet friends and chill!

I feel less lonely now

I love it!

I can talk about my worries if I want to

I love the toast!

"It’s a great place to meet friends and chill!"

"I feel less lonely now"

"I love it!"

"I can talk about my worries if I want to"

"I love the toast!"

School
Drop-Ins

Each week in term-time we run lunchtime drop-ins at schools across Guildford. All are welcome!

Wednesdays
(currently year 7s)

11.50am – 12.15pm

Room: 110

Thursdays
(open to all year groups)

1.10pm – 1.55pm

Room: The Chapel

Tuesdays
(open to all year groups)

1.10pm – 1.55pm

Room: A9

Tuesdays
(currently year 7s)

11.50am – 12.15pm

Room: 110

Tuesday’s
(open to all year groups)

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Room: TBC

Tuesdays
(open to all year groups)

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Room: A9

Drop-ins are a safe space to have fun with your friends, to play games or chat. This is a chance to chill in the middle of your school day, helping to reduce stress levels and prevent poor mental health.

They are also a place where you can find a youth worker who will listen to you and who can help you find mental health support if you or a friend are struggling.

Volunteering

We are always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team.

Youth Team

Could you spare a few hours a week to hang out with young people, playing games, cooking with or listening to them? We need School Transition Coaches, Youth Café Team, Youth Hub Team in your local community and One-to-One Relational Schoolsworkers.

Support Team

If working with young people is not your thing, or you can only volunteer from time-to-time, don’t worry, there are plenty of other opportunities to support us with your time or skills. Check out our latest vacancies (below) or email [email protected] to find out more.

We provide all our volunteers with training and support as well as the occasional party!

Vacancies

CEO – Full-Time Role

March 1, 2023 No Comments

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School Transition Coach – Volunteer Role

January 12, 2023 No Comments

Vacancies

Café Barista Role (Hideaway)

January 7, 2023 No Comments

Fundraising

We rely on the generous donations of individuals and communities to enable us to continue running and developing our provision, as well as increasing the number of young people we work with. So, if you’d like to run a race, hold a bake sale or jump out of a plane, raising vital funds for Matrix while you do, then we’d be happy to support you!

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Natalie exhibited artwork in The Hideaway, with 25% from each sold painting donated to Matrix.
“It’s a unique organisation and I’m delighted to be supporting them and everything they do with the young people of Guildford”.

“I am pleased to say that I completed my 30-mile challenge in 10 hours. It was a privilege to raise money for Matrix, who are providing a lifeline for vulnerable young people across the Guildford Borough”.

Lynsday ran the Virtual London Marathon in 2020 and 2021 in aid of Matrix!
“Giving our young people support and also the tools they might need to nurture good mental health I feel is very important! I feel very honoured to support this wonderful Charity”.

A student led orchestra performed at Holy Trinity Church and raised over £500 with a retiring collection.

Amanda & Alison prepared, baked and sold delicious apple cakes to family and friends across Guildford. They raised over £400!

Projects

We are always looking for enthusiastic people to join our youth hub and after-school teams. If you can help us, we can provide you with training, support and parties!

Can you spare a few hours a week to hang out with young people, playing games, doing cooking or listening to them? There are so many different projects to get involved with, both face-to-face and behind the scenes, just email to find out more, or check out our vacancies.

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MATRIX

The Matrix Trust, Allen House Pavilion, Eastgate Gardens, Guildford, GU1 4AZ

Tel: +44 (0) 1483 574900

Registered Charity Number: 1081852 Company Number: 03977050

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Opening times:

Monday – Friday 3:30 – 5:30pm at The Hideaway Café

(term-time only)

Click below to find out more!

School Drop-Ins

School
Drop-Ins

Volunteering