About Us

Welcome to The Hunslet Club

Based in South Leeds, The Hunslet Club has been helping young people achieve their full potential for over 80 years. With a membership exceeding 2,500 young people and approximately 67,000 annual visits, we are proud to be one of the country's largest youth organisations.

We operate seven days a week, with weekday sessions from 4-9 PM and weekend hours from 9 AM-1 PM. We deliver over 90 sessions each week with an average daily attendance of 170 people.

Our Activities

Our activities encompass football, boxing, gymnastics, rugby, dance styles (including pom, hip-hop, ballet, and tap), and adult fitness classes with a 16+ fitness suite. We serve ages 18 months to 25 years, offering membership and senior youth club access at no cost.

Most activities are priced at just £1.50 or are completely free - a commitment we've maintained for over a decade, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.

Alternative Education

Beyond recreational activities, we provide vocational courses in sports, engineering, hair, beauty, and catering to 120 students weekly from various Leeds schools. These programmes target youth from challenging backgrounds, offering them pathways to qualifications and employment.

Our History

The Hunslet Club was founded in 1940 by Dr. John Wyllie, a local GP who saw the need to support young people during the difficult years of World War II. Originally known as "The Hunslet Boys Club", we have since expanded to welcome everyone.

In 1970, we relocated to our current home on Hillidge Road, where we continue to offer Duke of Edinburgh awards, camping trips (our Flamborough trips are legendary!), plus a wide range of sports and activities.

A Safe Haven

At our core, The Hunslet Club is a community hub and safe haven for young people in South Leeds. We serve some of the most economically deprived areas, providing a place where young people can build confidence, develop skills, make friends, and discover their potential.

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. That's been our mission for over 80 years, and it will continue to guide everything we do.