My youth worker has helped me to think about my future and visiting Aston Martin was a real highlight. I have taken part in a number of Creative Youth Network trips and my attendance and sense of worth at school has increased meaning I feel more hopeful for my future. Read more
A year ago, when I first met Brady, he had struggled with education as a result of his difficulty focusing and with social interactions, associated with his Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He aspired to go to university, but attempt to apply through UCAS the year before were put on hold as they struggled to manage their impulsive behaviour. Read more
Leon was referred to Janet, our Targeted Youth Worker because the school had concerns around Leon’s cannabis use and his mum has had a history of addiction to prescription pain killers. Read more
"Hetty helped me realise what I wanted to do in life. She listened to my interests, and we talked through how I could go about getting a qualification in security." Read more
I’ve learnt about how to channel my frustration which is caused by my anxiety. For the first time I can see light at the end of the tunnel and the future doesn’t terrify me like it did before I started speaking to Rebecca. Read more
Asden arranged with hospital education for me to have a full curriculum while I was in there and spoke to my school about me going back. I finally accepted well-being and mental health support, I'm still nervous about opening up to people but I've seen how it can help me with Asden. Read more
The sessions I have been going to with Creative Youth Network have changed my life. I can finally be open about my sexuality, and I’ve found a space where I can be entirely ME. Read more
I don’t trust many people because of some of the experiences I’ve had at home, in school and with friends so it was really difficult to open up to her at the start. Tallulah was patient with me though and I never felt judged. Read more
As young people, we face stereotypes every single day. We’re put in boxes that we don’t belong in and everyone tells us who we should be, what we should do. Youth club is one of the only places I feel I can be myself and people talk to me rather than just tell me what to do. Read more
Kate’s a young carer and has been struggling with her anxiety whilst caring and working throughout the pandemic. She was going into work, scared, everyday as people weren't wearing masks and if she got the virus she put those she loves in danger. Read more