Having a mentor has helped me to realise that I can’t change other people, but I can change the way I respond.
Aspirations Mentoring for Children in Care and Care Leavers
ABOUT.
01.
WHO?
Aspirations Mentoring is for children in care, those who might be on the edge of care, and care leavers.
02.
WHAT?
Long-term one-to-one support for children in care, those who might be on the edge of care, and care leavers. Aspirations Mentoring focuses on supporting young people to identify their hopes and dreams for their future, empowering them to find ways to overcome challenges or barriers that may be standing in their way.
03.
WHY?
We empower young people to build confidence, recognise their worth, and harness their strengths for a positive impact. Through stability, trust, and guidance, we help them form healthy relationships and develop tools for emotional well-being—laying the foundation for independence and a brighter future.
FAQ.
The young person’s visits with their mentor take place in a variety of community settings such as cafes, libraries, or parks, and may also make use of the BLGC facilities.
Dependent upon the wishes and needs of the young person, the mentor may be a member of staff from BLGCs Mentoring and Befriending Team or it may be one of BLGCs volunteer mentors. The volunteer mentors go through a stringent recruitment and vetting process and have received comprehensive training for the role. They receive ongoing support, monitoring and guidance to help them in their role.
Eligibility:
· Aged 8-18, or up to 24 for Care Leavers
· Must live in the Bolton area
· Be in the care of Bolton Local Authority or living in Bolton for a long time if another Local Authority has legal responsibility. For young people who are at the edge of care, please get in touch to discuss with one of the team (mentoring@blgc.co.uk or 01204 540100)
- For young people to feel positive about who they are, what they are worth and what they bring to the world.
- To support young people’s future, helping them to feel empowered to express themselves and harness the qualities they have for a positive impact.
- To help young people to find support, stability and trust through being able to make and sustain healthy positive relationships.
- To help young people to develop a toolkit of strategies to enable them to take care of their emotional wellbeing.
- To provide a kickstart to being independent, working towards goals and aspiring for a better future.
It’s helped me because I don’t feel scared of people around me, judging me. I feel a lot more confident now.
ADJAN
ASPIRATIONS SERVICE USER
Next Steps, Ready to
MAKE A REFERRAL?
If you hold parental responsibility for the Young Person and are ready to make a referral please download the referral form and email back to mentoring@blgc.co.uk
Mentoring has helped me to make more friends and become involved in my community.
CHLOE
ASPIRATIONS SERVICE USER
CONTACT OUR TEAM.
+ Phone Number
01204 540100
+ Address
18 Spa Road
Bolton BL1 4AG
