Success stories
Every day, our inspirational young people take the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We’re proud of the 825,000 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
Jessica was selected as a 2016 winner of our Tomorrow's Talent competition by retail partner FatFace.
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In 2016, Janine entered her artwork into our Tomorrow’s Talent competition and was selected as a winner by retail partner Oasis.
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Having been unemployed for over a year, Charlotte has found support and work through Talent Match.
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Shannon was focused on an ice skating career but was hospitalised with severe injuries after a year of physical and mental abuse.
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Natalie was verbally abused by neighbours, bullied at school and lived like a prisoner at home, caring for her mum since the age of 12.
Young Ambassador
Laura Wayman started her own business after completing the Enterprise programme. She was later asked to become a Young Ambassador.
Young people
Fourteen unemployed young people from Leicestershire pooled their talents to renovate a vandalised nursery.
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A group of young people from the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London tackled a sensitive issue for their community project.
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Antony drank heavily and used drugs, but after a year of unemployment he realised things needed to change.