Formally established in 2005 our re-engagement programme has successfully delivered alternative learning programmes to young people facing barriers towards education.
Utilising our unique gallery space and our centres 2 narrowboats we have worked successfully over the past 10 years to provide individual bespoke activity days for class groups of up to 30 children.
In May 2018 Swinton Lock was successfully awarded a 3 year grant from BBC Children in Need. This grant was awarded to deliver teatime activity clubs and holiday activities for children and young people across our communities from the ages of 6 to 16 years.
Swinton lock activity centre is proud to be working in partnership with projects across the Yorkshire region funded by the Heritage Lottery`s “Kick The Dust programme”.