A town's mayor has launched a pilot scheme that aims to ensure children have access to 10 activities by the age of 10.
The 10×10 programme is part of the Middlesbrough Childhood Guarantee and will see youngsters offered experiences like free access to swimming lessons, sport events and theatre tickets as part of a pledge to reduce inequality.
Last year the Department of Work and Pensions found the town's Newport ward had the highest levels of child poverty in the UK at 85%.
Labour mayor Chris Cooke said: "I came from a care background where I didn't get the same opportunities as other people growing up, but I also know how life changing a few amazing experiences can be."
Initially the programme will be run as a pilot scheme involving a number of Middlesbrough's primary schools, but could be rolled out across the town at a later date.
Children will be given a booklet and encouraged to tick off the events as they go.
Middlesbrough's Childhood Guarantee was unveiled on Thursday as the National Lottery Fund announced a £1.4m investment in youth service providers in the town.
The Junction, Youth Focus North East, Actes Trust and Linx Youth Project will receive a share of the money for their work with young people and families.
