After 3 successful years, our Breakthrough programme is almost complete. With just the graduation left to go, we were delighted to organise a special residential with Brathay, up in the beautiful Lake District for our care-experienced young people.
Breakthrough was designed to give care-experienced young people aged 15-18 a voice as they approached the transition into becoming care leavers. By offering group events, career insight sessions as well as bespoke one-on-one support, the young people have been learning important employability skills but also gaining the confidence to believe in their own potential.
Another First
One Last Time
By bringing the group away one last time, it allowed for them to connect to each other in a deep and meaningful way. The residential provided the perfect setting to truly solidify a peer network where our young people felt comfortable to talk to each other about their past experiences and future dreams.
Amazing Activities
Between scrambling, climbing, boating and more, the residential had something for everyone and pushed our young people to embrace their strength and learn some new ones!
“I loved how nice and supportive all the staff were, also how easy it was to have conversations with everyone. I also really enjoyed the Ghyll scrambling, which was an activity that I was not sure on that at the beginning.”
Short but Powerful
Despite the residential only being a short trip, it was clear from the smiles and pictures that our young people will remember this experience for a long time!
Claudia Roehlen - Programme Manager
“I am beyond proud of each and every participant on the Breakthrough Programme. There have been some challenges along the way, like the pandemic, but it was so nice to see that we were able to maintain a supportive and engaged group dynamic. The young people have formed friendships and continue to support each other. They are leaving Breakthrough as strong and motivated young adults. I am particularly happy that so many young people have remained in education and training and have found part-time jobs., This will help them to become successful and live independently. I am excited to see where they go next!"
