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Every young person deserves to feel safe, heard and hopeful for their future

Who we are and why we are here

We believe every young person deserves to feel safe, heard, and hopeful for their future. But across Bath & North East Somerset, too many are facing challenges no child should have to face - like struggles with mental health, disengagement from school, isolation, and family breakdown.

That’s why we’re here: an independent charity standing alongside children and young people when they need it most.

Through tailored mentoring, engaging activities, and inclusive youth clubs, we help young people change their lives today and build the foundations for brighter futures

Mentoring that makes a difference

Our programmes of weekly, inclusive and child-led mentoring, support over 200 young people aged 5-25 every year, helping them to:

- Improve mental health and wellbeing

- Boost self-confidence and self-esteem

- Reengage with education / employment

- Reconnect with themselves, others and their community

Our programmes complement existing services — offering schools, SEND teams, social care and other professionals a trusted way to bridge gaps in support and help young people thrive.

Discover how mentoring changed young people's lives

To understand how mentoring could help your young person feel happier, more confident and hopeful for their future, read some of our mentees' stories. 

Our impact in 2024

Blue circle

327

young people received 1:1 mentoring

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164

Youth Club sessions

59

Volunteer Mentors

Safe spaces for connection, creativity and fun

Our weekly youth and art clubs offer inclusive, supportive environments where young people can truly be themselves. Whether they come to unwind, make friends, get creative or build life skills, every young person is encouraged to take part in a way that feels right for them.

Led by experienced youth workers and shaped by the young people who attend, our clubs are open to 11-19 year olds across Bath & North East Somerset.

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