Young People's Programme

Supporting young people in Bristol and Dumfries & Galloway to build confidence, connection and a positive future

We work with young people aged 15-25 who are facing significant barriers to education, employment and wider participation in society.

Many of the young people we support have experienced disrupted education, low confidence, social isolation, or involvement with services such as youth justice or leaving care teams. Some are at risk of becoming – or already are – not in education, employment or training (NEET).

These experiences can make it difficult to trust others, feel a sense of direction, or see a positive future.

Our role is to change that.

How we support young people

We provide personalised one-to-one coaching support alongside bespoke community volunteering.

Each young person works with a dedicated member of our team to:

• build confidence and self-belief
• develop practical life skills
• explore their interests and goals
• reconnect with their community
• take steps towards education, training or employment.

Support is flexible, not time limited, and built around the individual. We step alongside each young person for as long as it takes to build trust, confidence and meaningful progress.

Why volunteering matters

For many young people, traditional routes into work or education can feel out of reach. Volunteering offers a different starting point.

Through volunteering, young people can:

• gain real-world experience in a supportive environment
• develop skills they can use in everyday life and work
• build relationships and feel part of a community
• experience the positive impact they can have on others.

These experiences often become a crucial stepping stone towards education, training or employment.

Working together

We work closely with partner organisations to support young people effectively, including:

• local authority teams (e.g. leaving care services)
• youth justice services and probation
• schools, colleges and training providers
• community and voluntary organisations.

Young people are typically referred to us by professionals, though we also welcome self-referrals and referrals made by parents/carers.

Our programmes

We deliver our young people’s work across several locations and partnerships:

Bristol

Young People 16 - 25

Dumfries & Galloway

Young People 15 - 25

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