Supporting Young People to Build Resilience and Positive Futures

​Our VRU-funded 1-to-1 Mentoring Programme supports young people aged 11-16 who are vulnerable to or affected by violence and criminality.
Working alongside a dedicated Key Worker for up to 12 sessions, young people receive personalised support based on their individual needs.

Using a trauma-informed and child-centred approach, we help young people explore current challenges, understand and manage emotions, build resilience, develop healthy relationships, and recognise their strengths and abilities.
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Support may include:

• Emotional wellbeing and emotional regulation
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Improving relationships and social interactions
• Exploring consequences, challenges and barriers
• Developing problem-solving skills
• Setting educational and employment goals
• Increasing engagement with education and training

Where appropriate, we advocate on behalf of young people, ensuring their voice is heard by schools, training providers and other organisations to improve engagement and achieve positive outcomes.
We also work closely with parents and carers to build trust, strengthen family relationships and connect families to additional support where needed.
As young people prepare to complete the programme, trained volunteers may provide ongoing positive role-model support, helping them maintain progress and build lasting connections within their community.

Who is the programme for?

​Young people aged 11-16 living in Heywood who are vulnerable to or affected by violence and criminality.