Goal 17 Wins "Leaving Care Award" at the National Children & Young People Awards 2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that Goal 17 has won the Leaving Care Award at the National Children & Young People Awards 2025!

This award is a huge honour and a wonderful recognition of the incredible work being done every day by our volunteers and the young people they support. Together, they are creating lasting, positive change — improving not only each other’s lives but the lives of countless others.

Celebrating Our Volunteers and Young People

While this award bears our name, it truly belongs to each and every one of our volunteers and young people. Their dedication, kindness, and courage are what make Goal 17 what it is — a community built on connection, hope, and opportunity.

Every mentoring partnership formed through our programmes helps young people leaving care to build confidence, independence, and brighter futures. The impact of these relationships goes far beyond the individuals involved — it inspires others and strengthens communities.

A Shared Success

This recognition reminds us of the brilliant things that can happen when people come together with compassion and purpose. So to all our volunteers, mentors, young people, and supporters — thank you. Your time, energy, and belief in one another make a real difference every single day.

Here’s to continuing this journey together — empowering more young people, building stronger communities and creating a world where everyone has the support they need to thrive.