Youth project Streetvibe has had a huge impact on a Riverside’s Beaumanor Estate in Leicestershire.

Since the project began in July 2015, part-funded by Riverside Foundation, reports of youth–related anti-social behaviour (ASB) have dropped to zero.

Previously, the local Riverside housing officer was spending twenty-five per cent of their time processing ASB reports, time now being spent in more positive ways for the community.

Streetvibe and the activity bus have had a positive impact, with over 100 visitors to the youth project

Riverside community engagement manager Rupa Chandarana said: “This is a brilliant result. We knew from talking to the community that young people were lacking a social space to go, but Streetvibe and the activity bus have had a positive impact, with over 100 visitors to the youth project.”

Streetvibe manager Brian Quinn said: “I’m delighted that kids have embraced the project. I’ve been a youth worker for 25 years and I understand how to engage young people from disadvantaged communities like Beaumanor. Hopefully the results of the project will be long lasting for the estate and the community.”

Riverside Foundation fundraiser Lisa Connor said: “This is exactly why the Foundation exists – to remove barriers for disadvantaged communities to improve lives.”

Streetvibe activities over the last 10 months have included bus-based music and gaming, as well as football and laserquest day-trips.