Mentoring
We deliver a 1:1 mentoring programme that matches each young person with a skilled role model from our diverse staff team, fostering a supportive, healthy, and professional relationship.
Our mentoring programme offers a range of positive activities tailored to each young person’s interests, hobbies, and the goals set by Inspire Mentoring and the commissioning organisation.
Delivered in a safe and supportive environment, the mentoring includes physical activity, informal learning opportunities, and meaningful conversation. Through regular 1:1 sessions, young people are encouraged to take ownership of their personal, social, and educational development in a relaxed, informal setting.
We offer a flexible range of mentoring services to meet the diverse needs of young people and commissioning organisations.
Our provision includes:
- Emergency short-term mentoring (usually arranged within 1–3 days of referral)
- 12-week mentoring programmes
- Long-term contracted mentoring (from 6 months to 2 years)
Mentoring sessions can take place during the day or evening, on weekdays, weekends, and throughout school holidays — making us a highly adaptable service.
We work in partnership with schools, local authorities, and other organisations to deliver consistent support across both term time and holiday periods.
Sessions typically last between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on the programme:
- Emergency and 12-week mentoring: 1.5–2 hours
- Long-term mentoring: up to 3 hours
All sessions include transport, food, and the chosen mentoring activity.
The activities we offer
- Sports-based activities
- Sightseeing trips – exploring new places and local attractions
- Dog walking – in partnership with a local dog-walking charity
- Fun outings – such as bowling, trampolining, pool, and crazy golf
- Wellbeing activities – including outdoor walks, meditation, and yoga
- Café meetups – enjoying healthy food and a hot or cold drink
- Transitions support – helping young people settle into youth clubs or sports clubs
- Creative arts – including music production, photography, videography, and arts & crafts
- 1:1 tutoring and academic support
- Life skills development – with opportunities to gain ASDAN accreditation
Who we work with
We currently provide mentoring support for a range of organisations and education settings, including:
- Safer Options
- Families in Focus
- Social Services at Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council
- Knowle DGE Academy
- Notton House Academy
- Soundwell Academy
- SGS Pegasus School
We’re proud to work closely with schools, local authorities, and specialist services to provide tailored support for young people who need it most.
Want to refer a young person or learn more about our pricing? contact us
Examples of expected outcomes
Personal Growth and Wellbeing:
- Improved confidence and self-esteem
- Greater self-awareness and emotional understanding
- Empowerment to make positive decisions
- Becoming more reflective and open to discussing personal issues
- Feeling valued and supported
- Setting goals and developing aspirations
- Improved physical health and a healthier lifestyle
Behaviour and Attitude:
- Positive changes in attitude and behaviour
- Increased respect for peers, adults, and their wider community
- Better control when facing peer pressure
- A stronger sense of personal responsibility
Social Development and Relationships:
- Building and maintaining healthy relationships
- Developing communication and social skills
- Gaining a new, positive role model
- Becoming a positive role model for others
- Reducing isolation and improving engagement with others
Education and Life Skills:
- Better attitude towards education
- Improved school attendance
- Learning new life skills
- Developing positive hobbies and interests
- Exploring new places and learning about history and culture
- Accessing positive activities within their own communities
Safety and Resilience:
- Reduced vulnerability to harmful influences or risky behaviour
- Stronger resilience and readiness for transitions or challenges
