3 Commercial Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1ET
Welcome to
Community Projects Base C.I.C
Community Projects Base CIC is the lead operator of Palm Beach. Club Palm Beach Ltd provides operational backing, including bar and invoicing, under CIC oversight.
Palm Beach Community Projects Base C.I.C.
Building community, supporting families and empowering young people across Wellingborough and the surrounding areas
Our Mission:
Empower. Include. Inspire.
At the heart of Palm Beach is Community Projects Base C.I.C (Company No. 10290841) — a not-for-profit organisation built on one belief: every person in our community deserves a place to thrive.
We’re here to tackle boredom, ignite creativity, and create safe, inclusive spaces where people feel supported and empowered.
From early years development and Mums & Tots groups to disability discos and youth-led boredom prevention events, our projects are designed to include, uplift, and inspire.
Whether it’s mentoring young people, supporting families, or creating inclusive social spaces, our work is designed to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
We’re proud to be building something real.
Something lasting.
Something community-powered.
We exist to support people who face the greatest barriers in our community — including children, young people, people with disabilities, older residents, and families at risk of isolation.
Every event, programme and activity we run is not-for-profit, community-led, and designed to create opportunities for those who would otherwise miss out.
Our Community Impact
Delivering inclusive programmes for children, young people, families and adults
Supporting SEN and disability communities through safe, accessible events
Providing positive, supervised spaces for under-18s
Reinvesting income into not-for-profit community initiatives that directly benefit local residents
Across all programmes delivered in the past 12 months
4000+
Annual Community Engagements
Based on attendance throughout the previous year. Delivering consistent, inclusive and supervised community provision across Wellingborough.
Including youth-led activities, peer involvement and volunteering opportunities across programmes.
How Community Projects Base C.I.C Operates
Some programmes are delivered directly, while others are currently being developed and expanded subject to funding.
All income generated is reinvested into delivering inclusive, affordable community programmes.
Our activities are hosted at Palm Beach, providing a safe, accessible venue to deliver our work sustainably.
All activities are delivered in a supervised, inclusive environment with appropriate safeguarding measures in place.
“We believe safe, inclusive spaces change lives. That's why every penny we raise goes right back into our community.”
The Palm Beach Team
Programmes are designed to support prevention, early intervention and positive community engagement.
OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES & SUPPORT SERVICES
SEN & Disability Programmes
SEN Disability Discos –
Kids
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Inclusive daytime discos for children with SEN & disabilities
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Additional themed sessions during school holidays
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Safe, sensory-aware and family-friendly environment
SEN Disability Discos –
Adults
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Inclusive social evenings for adults with disabilities
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Structured, supported sessions in a relaxed environment
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Held monthly (every 3rd Wednesday)
Under-18s & Youth Socials
Under-18s Events
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Supervised, age-appropriate social events
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A positive alternative to unsupervised environments
Youth Boredom & Skills Projects
Structured youth engagement, skills development and real work experience opportunities delivered within a safe, supervised environment.
Young Entrepreneurs Programme
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Previously supported young people to build confidence, develop practical skills and gain real-world experience
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Practical workshops focused on confidence, teamwork and communication
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Opportunities to plan, promote and deliver small-scale events
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Introduction to budgeting, leadership and problem-solving
This programme has been previously delivered and continues to inform the development of new structured employability pathways.
DJ Workshops & Mentoring
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Hands-on DJ skills training and basic music production
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Mentoring from experienced DJs and event staff
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Opportunities to gain real DJ experience at Under-18s events and live venue sessions
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Confidence-building through live performance opportunities
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SEN Inclusive lesson options
Live Training Venue Experience (Coming Soon)
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Hands-on work experience in a real working venue environment
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Planned accredited hospitality training (subject to funding)
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Practical training in customer service, teamwork and event operations
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Developing pathways into further training, volunteering and employment opportunities
Info coming soon →
School Holiday Clubs & Activities
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Safe, engaging activities that support confidence building and social development
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Structured holiday activities designed to reduce boredom and support engagement
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Supervised, inclusive environment with trained staff
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Affordable activities supporting families during school holidays
We are currently developing a structured employability and skills programme (Palm Beach Academy), building on previous delivery and pilot activity.
These pathways are designed to build confidence, develop practical skills and support progression into further training, volunteering and employment opportunities.
Family & Community Support
Mums, Dads & Tots Support
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Supportive sessions for parents and young children
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Focused on connection, wellbeing and early childhood development
Elderly Wellbeing
(Coming Soon)
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Social sessions designed to reduce loneliness and increase connection
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Intergenerational support from young people (including digital/tech help)
Supporting older residents to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and build confidence in everyday digital skills
Info coming soon
Home Education Nerf Session
A structured, supervised Nerf battle session designed for home educated children to socialise, stay active and build confidence. Supporting the local home education community across Northamptonshire
Friday 19th June | 11:00am – 12:15pm | Ages 7–12 |. 💷 £10 per child
Limited spaces available
Parents/carers remain on site during the session
If you are interested in attending one of our programmes or groups, please let us know so we can plan sessions in advance.
WHY WE DO IT
Many people in Wellingborough face real barriers to opportunity — including limited access to local training, employment pathways, inclusive support services, and safe, structured activities.
This particularly affects:
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Young people, including those not in education, employment or training (NEET)
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Individuals with disabilities or additional needs
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Families requiring safe, affordable and structured provisions and support
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Vulnerable and older members of the community at risk of isolation
Why It Matters
National data highlights growing challenges around confidence, engagement and progression, with 13.2% of 16–25 year olds across the UK currently not in education, employment or training (NEET).
Locally, the need is even greater.
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6.56% Youth unemployment locally n
(vs 3.27% in more rural areas). Wellingborough has one of the highest levels of youth unemployment in the region.
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Demand for inclusive and accessible community provision
Including support for individuals with disabilities, additional needs, and those who benefit from structured, supportive environments.
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Higher deprivation and unequal opportunity
(IMD: 21.68 vs 19.60)
Some areas face significant challenges linked to deprivation, education, access to services and unequal opportunities.
15.5% of North Northamptonshire’s population lives within the 20% most deprived areas in England, with some of the highest concentrations in Wellingborough.
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Rise in disengagement from education
Including increased home education, poor school attendance and persistent absence across the 13–16 age group. In 2020/21, 13.5% of secondary school pupils in Northamptonshire were classed as persistent absentees.
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Increasing mental health challenges
Affecting confidence, wellbeing and the ability to participate across all age groups.
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Ongoing concerns around safety and knife-related crime
Like many towns across the UK, this reinforces the need for safe, supervised and positive environments.
What Makes Our Approach Different
At Palm Beach, we don’t just deliver programmes — we build relationships.
As a youth-led and customer-led environment, we listen to the people we support, involve them every step of the way, and create opportunities they actually want to be part of.
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The Young Entrepreneurs programme helped build my confidence and improved how I communicate with others. I learned new skills and became more outgoing — it was an amazing experience.
— Participant
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That’s why we use a unique live venue environment — creating something that feels relevant, engaging and exciting, while still being structured, supervised and safe.
With us, young people and community members are given the opportunity to be:
✔ Heard
✔ Involved
✔ Actively consulted
✔ Supported to grow in a real-world setting
What People Say
HELP US GROW
🚽 A Note on Our Toilets (We Know, We Know…)
We believe in being honest with our community—and if there’s one thing we could change tomorrow, it’s the toilets!
Originally built during the venue’s nightclub days, they’re fully functional and cleaned regularly, but they don’t reflect the warm, inclusive, family-friendly space Palm Beach has become. Think: classic nightclub vibes, not community chic.
We’re working toward a full renovation to bring them up to the modern standard our guests deserve.
💡 Want to be part of the change?
If you’re a local business or individual interested in sponsoring or supporting a toilet makeover for the benefit of our community, we’d love to hear from you.
Kids Disability & Family Discos (2026)
A fun, inclusive daytime disco for children with disabilities, special needs or learning difficulties. Siblings welcome.
These community-led family events provide a safe, friendly and supportive space for children to enjoy music, dancing, themed activities and seasonal celebrations with their families.
Please RSVP to the event listings below to help us to plan numbers
Community Events Calendar
See all Upcoming Community Events
Past Community Projects and Events
Contact
Community Projects C.I.C
3 Commercial Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1ET