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Inspiring the Next Generation of Disability Campaigners: Joshua Reeves BEM Launches Mentoring Programme
At Goal17, we are thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking Disability Campaigning Mentoring Programme, spearheaded by the remarkable Joshua Reeves BEM. With the dedicated support of our founder, Fran Boorman, Joshua has successfully recruited a passionate group of mentees and is now...
Celebrating the Premiere of "Next Steps": A Film by and for Care Leavers
The evening of the 3rd of June 2024 marked a significant milestone for the care leaver community with the successful online premiere of "Next Steps," a deeply moving documentary about the challenges and hopes of young people transitioning out of the care system.
Hosted by Goal 17 and their ...
Fast-Tracking Success: A Yearā€™s Worth of Mentors Recruited in Three Months
At Goal 17, our commitment to supporting disadvantaged young people through mentoring programs drives us to achieve remarkable milestones. One such achievement is our recent success in recruiting a whole year’s worth of volunteer mentors in just three months. This rapid progress is a...
Goal 17 Awarded Six New Contracts for Care Leaver Mentoring Programs
At Goal 17, our mission has always been to empower and support disadvantaged young people through effective mentoring programs. We are thrilled to announce that we have recently won six contracts with six local authorities to deliver care leaver mentoring programs on behalf of the Department for...
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...
