Working together as a team, with youth and the community as one. What we say, how we say it and what we do matters.
Kia ora
We are the Cromwell
Youth Trust...
An inclusive & accepting space for Cromwell's youth
The Hangout drop-in centre is Cromwell’s only youth centre, so it is the place to be for youth in Cromwell. We promote a supportive and safe environment. Supported by local funders and community businesses we are very proud to say we are FREE to all youth Year 7-13 age.
Staffed by dedicated youth workers and volunteers, we are very lucky to be able to provide this amazing community asset, along with our 12-seater Van.
Our Values
Kotahitanga
Unity-Solidarity
Whanaungatanga
Connection
Everyone feels that they belong to, and want to be part of Cromwell youth trust. Everyone is treated with equity respect and appreciation.
Whakahihiko
Motivation
A safe space where we are encouraged to grow, learn and explore the world around us.
Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship
Respect for yourself, others and the place you stand in.
Manaakitanga
Hospitality-Kindness-Support
All people regardless of culture, gender, identity, disability and opinions are heard in a non-judgemental space and feel safe to share and connect.
Tuhura
Explore
Everyone has the opportunity to seek and explore who they are and who they want to be, both internally and externally.
- Our Te Whare Tapa Whā -
Support
Tautoko
We're here for you
The Cromwell Youth Trust is here to support and advocate for local tamariki and rangatahi throughout Cromwell & surrounding areas. We have a bunch of helpful resources and links. Check them out below.
Upcoming events
Takahanga
A SERIES OF MENTAL HEALTH AWAENESS KŌRERO
Come along to hear internationally aclaimed public speaker and resiliance educator Jake Bailey, and Te Hua Toka’s very own Mental Health Wellbeing Navigator Ella Hitchcock.
Cromwell hub, Thursday November 23rd, 4.30pm
