The Teens and Toddlers programme can act as a safe space for boys to show a softer side in a way that they often can’t in other settings. Leon, 14, found expressing himself difficult before the programme, which would sometimes present itself as acting out in class. He is now a role model to those around him. Read more
Kacper, 14, Teens and Toddlers graduate, London. Read more
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Mark, 13, Teens and Toddlers graduate, London. Read more
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We are looking for new Programme Leads in the North West! Apply today to join Power2 and help children and young people build happy and fulfilling lives. Read more
Before Isabella took part in Teens and Toddlers, she was struggling with low confidence and found speaking in front of people challenging. She is now part of our Youth Network and told her story to a room of over 400 people! Read more
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It’s been a year of significant growth for Power2, with more programmes delivered, more partnership working, and – most importantly – more children and young people reached through our life-changing interventions. Read about the highlights of our last year. Read more
Programme Lead, North West Read more
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Power2 Rediscover can support children who have been excluded from school or have emotionally based school avoidance challenges. Read more
Lisa has been supported through the Power2 Aspire programme to build her self-belief and find tangible ways to achieve her dreams of attending university. Read more
Ruby, 15, was referred to Power2 as she had recently become very shy and withdrawn after losing a parent which was impacting her engagement in school and with friends. Read more
We have been commissioned by the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit to deliver the Another Chance programme in the City of Manchester and North Trafford. We're recruiting Programme Leads support to young people and to help them access positive support and social services to prevent further offending. Read more
Programme Assistant, North West Read more
Trustee Read more
Programme Manager - RootED Read more
Development Officer, Trusts and Foundations Read more
Becoming a role model can have a transformative impact on young people’s lives. As Ole, 15, reflects on his Teens and Toddlers experience, he shares how our unique mentoring opportunity helped him develop empathy and learn the invaluable lesson of stepping into someone else's shoes. Read more
Our work unleashes the power within children and young people so they can build happy and fulfilling lives. But it’s not just about what’s delivered during the programme, it’s also about what happens before and after those sessions. For some children, our work with them begins at the school gates. This was true for Mia. Read more
Lucy participated in our Teens and Toddlers programme and over a decade later she rejoined Power2 on a 5-month university student placement. Read more
Business Development Read more
Power2 Paddle will return on Thursday 18 May 2023, and we would love you to join us! Read more
If you’re interested in making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people by sharing your professional knowledge, skills and networks with an aspiring young student, please register your interest for our Mentoring Academy. Read more
Hamza graduated from our Teens and Toddlers programme a few years ago. He caught up with his old Power2 Programme Lead about the impact the experience had on his mental wellbeing and how it helped him secure his future career. Read more
We’re taking part in the Childhood Trust’s Christmas Challenge 2022, and with your support, we’ll give 100 vulnerable young people the life-changing experience of participating in our unique mentoring programmes. Read more
Lucy, 13, has grown in confidence and is attending school regularly after being supported by Power2. Read more
We caught up with Katherine Kilbane, Assistant Headteacher and Inclusion & Safeguarding Lead at Denton Community College, a school receiving Power2 support. Read more
Programme Manager - Power2 Aspire Read more
Programme Lead, Cheshire Read more
We're proud to share our key highlights from the last two and a half years at Power2. In this report, we celebrate the launch of 3 new programmes, our pandemic response, and more! Read more
Power2 Thrive is an early intervention programme centred on principles of positive psychology focusing on mental health and wellbeing. Read more
Power2 Advance is a structured support programme for 16-25s, providing 1:1 mentoring, group workshops, external opportunities, and the chance to become a Peer Mentor. Read more
Power2 Aspire is a structured support programme for 18-25s previously in receipt of free school meals and with aspirations towards a professional career. Read more
Power2 Progress is a youth social action programme, supporting 13 and 14 year olds to help younger children to transition to secondary school. Read more
Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications Read more
Luca, 12, Power2 Rediscover Graduate, Lambeth. Read more
Read about technology company AMD's collaboration with Power2's Young Leaders in order to provide valuable work experience and confidence-boosting activities. Read more
Power2 Programme Lead Suzi reflects on Nabeelah's anxiety during lockdown, and how Power2 Rediscover helped her. Read more
For Trustee Week, Executive Manager Jennifer Smith gives her top tips on what to look out for if you’re administering a board of trustees. Read more
Since June 2021, we have been holding Power2 Be Me events, exclusive opportunities for selected guests as well as Power2 Champions to hear about the progress of some young people while on Power2's programmes. Read more
Chair of the Board of Trustees Read more
Hira (18) was struggling to maintain a routine during lockdown, meaning her wellbeing was losing out. Now, having completed Power2's coronavirus response programme, Power2 Rediscover, her confidence and communication skills are better than ever! Read more
Want to support disadvantaged young people? Become a Power2 Champion with an annual donation of £250 or more and help us give young people the support they need. Read more
Head of Fundraising Read more
Power2 Rediscover provides intensive 1:1 support to children and young people with poor mental wellbeing, are struggling with their self-esteem, and who may also be at risk of school exclusion. Read more
In the last year, despite everything that's been happening, Hafsah (15), has amazed everyone at Power2 with what she has achieved. She embodies exactly we're trying to do, from engaging in youth social action, to making marginalised voices heard and giving back to her community. A true 'advocate for young women everywhere.' Read more
Amy Flynn, Trainee Science Teacher at Hackney New School, London Read more
Lewis, 15, Teens and Toddlers Graduate, London. Read more
We enjoy the support of some fantastic ambassadors from a range of sectors. Read more
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First-hand stories and perspectives from young people, youth workers and teachers on the impact of lockdown following the outbreak of COVID-19. Read more
Donate between 1st and 8th December to have your donation doubled by the Big Give – for every £250 we raise, another young person will receive 3 years of continuous support from Power2. Read more
Press release on our lockdown survey results, our interviews with young people and our new programme Power2 Rediscover - specifically designed to support young people to make positive transitions back into education and 'normal' life. Read more
Ashanti (17), one of the members of our London Youth Panel, speaks on how lockdown has affected her mental health, but also given her time to rethink her future and make some big decisions. Read more
Power2 Rediscover is a new programme that has been developed directly in response to the COVID-19 crisis, offering intensive 1-1 to support to young people who need it most, to support positive transitions back into education. Read more
61% of young people are now more worried about their futures. See our full survey results on young people's experiences of lockdown, and their needs and concerns for going back to school. Read more
Power2 frontline staff (Leah, Mark and Scarlett) reflect on their experiences of speaking to young people throughout lockdown and what they've observed and learned. Read more
Paige (15) discusses her experiences of lockdown and the impact it's had on her schoolwork, her wellbeing and her future. Read more
Zoe and Carly (both 13) talk about the challenges they've faced during lockdown and how it has affected their emotional wellbeing. Read more
Kemoy Walker, the Year 9 Pastoral Manager at St Matthew’s RC High School, shares his thoughts and experiences about the mental health challenges for young people during lockdown. Read more
Amy and Bethany (both 15) from our Young Leaders programme share their experiences of lockdown and school closure, and how it has impacted them. Read more
Zuzana Pelaez, a nursery teacher and EYFS Phase Leader from Victory Primary School (Southwark), shares how the young children she works with have benefitted from the support of teen mentors from Notre Dame High School. Read more
Amy Haslam, a teacher at Manchester Hospital School describes how the Teens and Toddlers programme has helped her students re-engage with lessons and improve their confidence and well being. Read more
Chief Executive Read more
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Courtney, 14, Teens and Toddlers graduate, Bury. Read more