Uplifting Youth in Nechells, Birmingham
Mentoring, life skills and sport — a safe space to grow, belong and thrive.
About THE HOTSPOT
The Hotspot is a youth club in Nechells, inner-city Birmingham. It was created to give young people the opportunities and support they deserve.
We help young people grow mentally and physically, building skills for life and creating pathways to brighter futures.
Our work includes Mentoring & Employability (16–19) and Sports & Activities.
Nechells is one of the most deprived areas in the West Midlands, with limited opportunities for social mobility. That is why we exist: to change the story.
Backed by a diverse team of youth practitioners with real-life experience, we provide mentoring, coaching, and support that meets young people where they are and helps them get where they want to be.
Programs
Mentoring (16–19)
Employability and life skills to progress with confidence:
- Networking and online presence
- Emotional intelligence and communication
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Skills needed by young men and women today
Physical Activities
Stay active and build discipline through:
- HAF camps
- National and international trips
- Weekly football sessions
- Archery and wrestling
Activities
A glimpse of our mentoring, camps and sports in action.
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Inclusion & Belonging
We support all EDI and make it a mission statement to make all young people feel included.
Meet the People
Faces of the team and young people who make THE HOTSPOT special.
Uthman
Co‑founder
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Co‑founder of The Hotspot, leads youth engagement through mentorship, workshops, and sports programmes, fostering resilience and positive futures.
Abdullah
Co‑founder
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Co‑founder of The Hotspot, youth practitioner, workshop facilitator, and sports lead with a Law degree from Al Azhar University.
Yasin
Co‑founder
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Co‑founder, MSc Mental Health student (UoB), youth mentor, and facilitator on wellbeing, safety, and empowerment.
Get Involved
Want to join, volunteer or partner with us? We’d love to hear from you.