Thanks to our brilliant volunteers for leading a cooking session for the Easter holidays.
The group made a variety of treats, and even held a pancakes-making competition.
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As part of Easter half-term, our young people are enjoying a variety of fun sessions. This included karaoke - where young people, volunteers and even staff took the courage to sing their hearts out!
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Last week, our Inspire group had their final session on peer advocacy with LAMP, focusing on dealing with change.
Big thanks to LAMP for such valuable workshops; stay tunes for our future work with them!
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Thanks so much to the team at PepsiCo. Beaumont Park for a jam-packed and engaging careers workshop.
Our young people even got to do some taste-testing, and make their own granola blends.
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Last week, our Facing the Future group took part in a session to celebrate #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, recognising and valuing the different ways people think, learn, and experience the world.
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Thanks again to LAMP for another session with our young people, where they explored the question: ‘Why don’t we speak up when incidents of discrimination happen?’
They then made their own toolkit for safely intervening.
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Last week, one of our Facing the Future volunteers led a session on Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month.
The group explored what autoimmune diseases are, and the importance of understanding and empathy for those living with it.
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We collaborated again with LAMP last week, for another insightful session.
The group explored how best to manage stress and set boundaries when supporting other people.
Big thanks again to LAMP!
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We were delighted to have a visit from Nick Thomson from the Rotary Club of Leicester this week, who delivered 60 Easter eggs for the young people involved with our projects.
Thank you, Rotarians!
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Last week, our Facing the Future volunteers hosted a session to mark National Careers Week, helping young people explore future opportunities and build confidence around employment.
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Last week, our Inspire group collaborated with LAMP for a session all about Peer Advocacy, and how young people can support one another.
Big thanks to LAMP for such an engaging and meaningful session!
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Our Facing the Future group was invited to share what they'd like to see delivered in future sessions. By involving our young people in decision-making, we can ensure the programme continues to reflect their needs and interests.
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On 25th February, one of our young people took the lead and delivered a brilliant session for #LGBTHistoryMonth, themed around Science & Innovation.
A fantastic example of youth voice in action.
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Year 2 for our Facing the Future project has been one of significant growth and impact. The work of our volunteers far exceeded expectations. We look forward to building on this momentum in Year 3!
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Last week, our Facing the Future group delivered the items they collected in October to The Bridge – Homelessness to Hope.
Sessions like this remind us that small actions can make a big difference.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.
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This month is ‘Boost Your Self-Esteem Month’.
After a discussion on boosting self-esteem, the group created “Strength Shields”, highlighting the things about themselves that they’re proud of.
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Today is Shrove Tuesday, so our Inspire crew celebrated in true fashion by making their own pancakes.
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For their final workshop with Tobias Gould, our Facing the Future group learned how to build business relationships.
Thanks to Tobias for these workshops, teaching our young people vital business skills.
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We were honoured to be joined last week by Deputy Lieutenants of Leicestershire, Eileen Perry and Angela Lennox.
They joined our Inspire group for a series of fun games led by the young people themselves.
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Last week, our Facing the Future group put their learning with Tobias Gould into action - by creating proposals for new project ideas.
A brilliant session of, planning, and looking ahead.
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Last week, our Facing the Future group continued their storytelling project by exploring who our donors are and how we connect with them.
The session helped demystify fundraising, and showed young people real-world skills they can use in future projects.
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Last week, our Inspire group visited Leicester Central Library for a behind-the-scenes tour - plus a LEGO coding session!
Huge thanks to them for such a welcoming and inspiring visit.
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It was fantastic to bring our staff and board of trustees together last week to talk strategy.
Discussing how we operate and thinking about how we can support even more young people in 2026 was time well spent.
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Last Friday, we returned to the Wooden Spoon Allotment, cleaning up the space for the new year.
It was a simple but grounding activity that supported both our team’s wellbeing and teamwork.
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Our Facing the Future group continued their storytelling project last week, learning what makes a successful crowdfunding campaign.
We can’t wait to see how their discussions will affect their own fundraiser video.
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The Facing the Future group has started 2026 with an exciting new storytelling project with Tobias Gould.
They aim to create a powerful fundraiser video for FOCUS that helps share real stories.
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Last week marked our first Inspire session of 2026!
We’re excited to see what the year has in store, and to support everyone as they work towards their goals!
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for Festive FOCUS 2025, and celebrated the season with us!
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Don’t forget: Festive FOCUS 2025 is TOMORROW!
Celebrate the Holidays Season with us with FREE games, crafts and activities at Haymarket Shopping Centre.
Our Gift-Wrapping stall will also be open, so you can get your Christmas wrapping done too!
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Our Inspire group spent their last session practising their gift-wrapping skills ahead of our Gift Wrapping fundraiser!
We can’t wait to see them put their skills into action this Saturday. They’ll also be running our Festive FOCUS fun-day; be sure to visit!
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