Please share as much evidence as you can about the young person’s history. The Programme partner who takes on the referral will consider the young person’s exposure to ACEs when assessing their suitability for the Programme, and the decision on this aspect of eligibility will be at their discretion.

We need you to believe this might be the case, based on the risk factors which are: Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); involvement in antisocial behaviour; being at risk of exploitation; and navigating adverse community environments.  You can read about these below.

Mentors come from all walks of life.  You must be over 18 years of age to apply will need to complete a DBS check and training before being matched to a mentee.

Visit our Volunteer as a Mentor page to discover more and apply.

You can refer a young person to us here. Take a look at the eligibility criteria first and follow the simple steps.

The first three years of the Programme has been made possible thanks to generous funding from CHK, a grant making foundation.  We are currently looking for alternative sources of funding to continue the Programme beyond this.

Initially the Programme is running for 3 years thanks to our funding from CHK Foundation. We are seeking ongoing funding to support the Programme into the future.

Initially, mentors and mentees meet up once a week.  After a while this might become fortnightly or monthly, as the mentee becomes more independent and resilient.

Meetings usually last between one and two hours.  And the mentor support will last for at least twelve months.

Sign up today to apply for a mentor

The Programme was initially evaluated by research agency, Rocket Science, an exercise that ran during our first two years of operation. Nowadays, we evaluate the programme internally, drawing from learning gained from our external evaluation experience. Partners collect data on an anonymous basis unless otherwise stated and this is stored and processed in line with UK law. If you have any queries about this, please get in touch.

If you have knowledge, skills or contacts that could help us promote the Programme to potential volunteers or funders, please Contact Us.  We’d love to hear from you!

Mentoring with us is more than just guidance; it’s a tailored experience designed to nurture growth and resilience.

Rooted in trauma-informed and person-centred principles, our mentoring programme provides a unique opportunity for individuals to forge meaningful connections with trained volunteer mentors.

Our mentors are dedicated to empowering mentees, helping them cultivate resilience, boost confidence, and pave the way for a more positive future. In this safe and caring space, mentees find not just guidance, but a companion on their journey towards personal development and success.

If you’re a young person looking for support or want to refer a young person, please visit our Apply for Support page.  This will direct you to information about our eligibility criteria and the relevant online application form.

• The Door (Stroud and South Cotswolds, 11-17 year olds)
• 1625IP (South Gloucestershire, 16-25 year olds)
• The Nelson Trust (Gloucestershire, 16-25 year olds)
• Young Gloucestershire (Gloucestershire, 11-14 year olds)

You can apply as a young person or refer a young person.  Check out our eligibility criteria below and visit our Apply for Support page to start the online application process.

The Programme supports young people between the ages of 10 – 25 year in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. You will need to have experienced one of the following to be eligible for support.  Have had exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s), to be at risk of being linked to criminal activity, to have experienced Adverse Community Environments or to have had involvement with the police.

Take a look at the criteria below.