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Care Leaver Mentoring: Yeish's Inspiring Story
Meet Yeish, a young careleaver whose life took a remarkable turn thanks to a mentoring program. In a recently released video, Yeish shares his transformative experience, highlighting the power of mentorship.
Joined in 2019, Yeish's journey in the program lasted a year, but the impact...
Global Award Nomination for Goal 17 Client's, Balfour Beatty
In a heartening acknowledgment of the profound impact made through a community mentoring program, Balfour Beatty Living Places, in partnership with Goal 17, has been shortlisted for a prestigious global award. This recognition reflects the remarkable collaborative efforts put forth by both...
Cory Group graduate a successful first mentoring programme
Cory Group, a leading recycling and waste management company, recently marked a significant milestone as they celebrated the graduation of 14 mentors and mentees from their innovative mentoring program developed in partnership with Goal 17. The program, spanning over nine months, paired mentors...
Launching the Cambridgeshire Care Leavers Mentoring Programme: A Beacon of Hope
Launching the Cambridgeshire Care Leavers Mentoring Programme: A Beacon of Hope
In July 2023, Cambridgeshire County Council took a significant step towards brighter futures as they launched the inaugural Goal 17 cohort of mentors for the Cambridgeshire Care Leavers Mentoring Programme. The...
UK Sport launches International Leadership Mentoring with Goal 17
UK Sport has today launched a new International Leadership Mentoring Programme, bringing together ten experienced international sports leaders with ten future leaders who will receive mentoring support as part of the programme over the next nine months.
The International Leadership Mentoring...
Working people from across Cambridgeshire invited to help transform young lives.
An award-winning mentoring programme is being launched in Cambridgeshire to help support young people who are leaving the care system. It is set to make waves and break down barriers by training local people to make am impact in their communities.
Cambridgeshire County Council is partnering with...
Goal 17 verified by Supply Change as a 'Social Supplier' helping businesses create social value
Goal 17 has become a verified social enterprise supplier on the Supply Change platform. Supply Change connects organisations looking for goods and services with pre-vetted social suppliers, helping them to make a positive impact with their everyday business spend.
We develop and...
Changing young lives in Bristol through corporate mentoring
Goal 17, in partnership with Brandon Hire Station and Bristol Bears Community Foundation, has launched a new mentoring programme aimed at empowering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Bristol to achieve their goals.
Launched at the start of March 2023, the...
Goal 17's Founder Joins the Board of Social Value UK
Social Value UK is delighted to announce that Fran Boorman, Goal 17's Founder, has recently joined our Board of Directors. The fresh perspective and experience Fran will bring to the board is something we look forward to!
Ahead of joining the board, we had time to catch up with her and learn...
Insurance advisory business, Partners&, create Mentors with Goal 17
Today saw Partners&, a leading insurance advisory business, hold a graduation ceremony for their first batch of mentors. Partners& began their mentoring journey in July 2022, with 14 mentors undertaking a University certificated mentor training course with Goal 17. Together they set out...
