Success stories
Every day, our inspirational young people take the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We’re proud of the 870,000 young people whose lives we’ve touched over the past four decades.
Why not take a few moments to read, share and celebrate with our real-life success stories? None of our work would be possible without our fantastic network of partners and supporters. Discover their key role in our success.
Young person
Emma spent 12 years crippled by an extreme social phobia. With our support, she overcame her problems and now runs her own business.
Young person & mentor
Several years ago, Fay, age 30, found herself homeless, jobless and broke whilst pregnant with her second child.
Young person
Throughout her teenage years Francesca, 25, from Bromley, suffered from depression and lived and cared for her grandmother.
Young person
Freddie, 26, from Edinburgh, has shown that with determination and self-belief anyone can turn their dreams into a reality.
Young person
When Gina Moffatt was sent to Holloway prison for drug offences she thought her world had fallen apart.
Young person
Relentless bullying had driven Greig to self-harm. Tormented by his troubles, he had contemplated suicide - until an xl club changed his life.
Partner
The Prince’s Trust and Help for Heroes has helped more than 116 military personnel leaving the forces and 1,500 young people to date.
Young people
Endless knockbacks left 14 young jobseekers feeling frustrated. Looking to build their confidence, the group decided to take on a challenge.
Young person
Hezron, 28, from Birmingham, is a youth worker and motivational speaker. He turned his back on gang crime when he realised the choices he was making were holding him back.