Our impact

We are proud to have impacted the lives of over 6,000 vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.

Since 2013 we’ve been supporting young people to unlock their potential, build confidence and skills, and raise their aspirations and self-belief using interactive workshops, technology and podcasting.

We focus on children and young people who are affected by disadvantage. This includes those in care, leaving care or custody, at risk of exclusion, young parents, survivors and those experiencing domestic abuse or sexual exploitation, and those at risk of offending, exclusion or sexual exploitation.

We also support young people who are showing signs that they are not reaching their full potential due to self esteem and self confidence issues.

We deliver our exciting and unique range of programmes in schools, colleges, alternative education settings, community settings and anywhere that needs us.

Since 2013 we’ve been supporting young people to unlock their potential, build confidence and skills, and raise their aspirations and self-belief using interactive workshops, technology and podcasting.

We focus on children and young people who are affected by disadvantage. This includes those in care, leaving care or custody, at risk of exclusion, young parents, survivors and those experiencing domestic abuse or sexual exploitation, and those at risk of offending, exclusion or sexual exploitation.

We also support young people who are showing signs that they are not reaching their full potential due to self esteem and self confidence issues.

We deliver our exciting and unique range of programmes in schools, colleges, alternative education settings, community settings and anywhere that needs us.

2022-23 Impact

During 2022/23 we delivered our programmes to 460 beneficiaries, across 16 community settings.

Programmes for 11 to 18 year olds
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11-18 year olds
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Carers & Extended Families
Not in training or education
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Care Leavers, NEETs and Training Age 16+

Our programmes have a long-term impact

6 months after participating in one of our programmes, of the young people who took part…

35% Impact stat

Had gained employment

28% Impact stat

Volunteered their time with us

100% Impact stat

Risking exclusion remained in school

PJ, 13

“I learned that things could be worse and how to express who I really am. I found out what makes me confident and happy and how to choose the right paths.”

DF, 13

“I wanted to know how to feel confident and how to feel happy about myself. I now understand that I am beautiful on the inside, no matter what. I have many people in my life which make me confident and I need to pay attention to those things which may raise my self esteem and concentrate on what makes me happy.”

MM, 13

“Before these sessions I wanted to know how to cope with temporary bursts of self-hate. I have now learned how to acknowledge my own beauty and that everyone is beautiful, as well as how to talk to myself more positively so I can continue to work towards loving myself.”

NM, 13

“I wanted to know how to boost my self-confidence and get over bad memories. I have learned that there are some pretty things about me, and I now understand how to love and respect myself more. Everyone is pretty in their own way.”

KH, 13

“Before the sessions I wanted to learn how to feel better in myself and why girls cause drama. I have learned to be more grateful and to do more with my dad, and that I should love and be kinder to myself.”

KA, 13

“I felt insecure before the sessions and wanted to know how to feel beautiful and confident. I now don’t care about what people have to say, they can go on with their lives. I know that there are always people out there that I can talk to who will listen.”

AB, 14

“I’ve learned not to listen to what people say and that no matter what people think, you’re always beautiful. I now know how things can build up my self esteem and not to doubt myself, and to keep doing good things, not bad.”

A, 13

“I wanted to know how to be more confident and I have learnt not to let people’s words hurt me, and not to care about what people say. I also wanted to learn how to not have so many fights. I have learned that not all beauty is on the inside and how to accept my beauty and to ignore people’s negativity. I don’t need to be pressured and let myself get into bad situations. I now know how to stop getting into situations I don’t want to be in.”

AC, 13

“I was excited to find out how to feel good about myself. I have learned that my insecurities are great and that no matter what anyone says, I am beautiful. I will try to ignore what people say and try to compliment myself more. Some people can make your day no matter what, so I need to stick with the people who make me happy and try to make bonds with people that make me feel happy and strong.”

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