Many young people lack opportunities to develop vital socio-emotional skills, especially those aged 9–14, a key stage in personal and academic growth. Without support, this can lead to low confidence, poor mental health, and disengagement from education. UK 15-year-olds report the lowest life satisfaction in Europe, and youth services funding has dropped by 70% in the last decade, deepening this crisis.

Our programme delivery is informed by an evidence-based curriculum and delivered through collective mentoring with trained practitioners and volunteer mentors. Through our weekly sessions, the young people that take part work with the peers, mentors and our youth practitioners. They develop their skills through conversations, group activities, reflection and goal setting, as well as horizon building work experience visits and career talks.