we pair young people with mentors who show up, believe in them, and stay. one relationship can change the whole story.
1,200+ mentor matches
94% feel more confident
weekly, for a year
every young person deserves a fair start
we give young people the mentoring, learning and community they need to believe in their future — and reach it.
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workshops, tutoring and real-world skills that turn potential into opportunity — free, and built around what young people actually need.
40+ workshops a year
85% into work or study
always free
youth clubs and community spaces where young people feel seen, safe and supported — somewhere to just be themselves.
9 community centres
5,000 young people
open 6 days a week
real change, made with young people — not just for them.
we keep it simple, honest and accountable, so every hour and every pound goes as far as it possibly can.
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led by young people
young people shape every programme we run — because they know best what they need to thrive.
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rooted in community
we work where we're needed most, alongside the families, schools and people who know their community best.
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measured impact
every pound is tracked to real outcomes, independently evaluated and openly reported. no spin.
change a young
person's story.
three programmes. one belief: every young person deserves a fair start — whatever their postcode or background.
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become a mentor
share an hour a week and help a young person believe in their future. no experience needed — full training and support provided.
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give what you can
every donation funds mentoring, workshops and safe spaces for the young people who need them most.
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become a monthly giver.
set up a regular gift and power a young person's journey all year round. it's the steadiest way to change lives — and you can pause or cancel anytime.
£15 a month
funds a young person's mentor match for a whole month.
see your impact
regular updates and real stories from the young people you support.
lasting change
steady support lets us plan ahead and reach more young people.
"my mentor was the first adult who actually listened. now i'm at college — and i want to mentor someone too."
jamal, 17 · mentee
"i didn't think uni was for people like me. the workshops completely changed that."
chloe, 18 · programme graduate
"being a mentor gives me as much as it gives them. it's the best thing i've ever done."
ade · volunteer mentor
"the youth centre is the one place i can just be myself — no judgement, ever."
leah, 15 · member
"they backed me when no one else would. i've got an apprenticeship now."
marcus, 19 · mentee
how change happens
every story starts with someone showing up.
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you show up
give an hour a week as a mentor or volunteer. every story starts with someone choosing to show up.
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they find their feet
with steady support, confidence grows, skills build, and doors that felt shut start to open.
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the story changes
college, work, a future they own — and a whole community behind them, cheering them on.