The Gifted helps disadvantaged children & young people to discover their gifts

At The Gifted, we deliver a range of exciting and unique programmes created for 11-25 year olds. Our offering includes assemblies and creative workshops – in schools, colleges and alternative education settings.

Our projects and workshops are developed to help reach disadvantaged students at risk of exclusion. They are specifically designed to both inspire and empower young people, helping them to excel and surpass their limitations.

Who we help

Be inspired & empowered to reach your full potential.

Supporting you to help children & young people reach their full potential.

Supporting parents, as well as children & young people.

The Butterfly Project

A journey of self discovery to increase confidence & raise aspirations.

Specialist support for those with additional needs and more complex lives.

Manage stress and anxiety through crafts and creative expression.

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The Gifted supports young people in North London, Herts and Essex with preventive and supportive interventions to help them create bright futures.We run interactive workshops, creative projects, enterprise training & 1-2-1 mentoring in schools, community spaces & any other place that needs us.

Make a huge difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people by choosing to support us.

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Our Impact

Since 2012, we have engaged with over 7000 beneficiaries. Our initiatives have included confidence-building courses, 1-2-1 mentoring, community drop-ins, media and creative projects, peer education, and family support.

After taking part in one of our projects, 95 of participants said they had learned a new skill and 90% said that they now believe they can achieve their goals.

Tackling self-harm, suicide and sexual violence

Digital & Employability Projects

This online course includes six sessions to taking young women on a journey of self discovery in confidence, self-esteem and more.

Enterprise Wings

Do you have a business idea that could take off? This programme is designed to help young women ages 16-25 become more employable.

Meridian Water Legacy Project

Would you like to work with young people? This 4-week programme introduces The Gifted Butterfly Project to aspiring Youth Workers.

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