Find people who've got your back.

Bridgewell Foundation offers free mentoring, workshops and volunteering that help young people build confidence, skills and real friendships in their community.

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What we do

Mentoring

A trained volunteer mentor meets you monthly to talk through college, jobs, confidence or anything on your mind.

Workshops

Monthly sessions on practical skills, from job applications to budgeting, run by people who've done it before.

Volunteering

Give back through local volunteering days, and pick up references and experience along the way.

Life at Bridgewell

Moments from our sessions, volunteering days and events.

A mentor and a young person talking together

Monthly mentoring: one-to-one conversations that go at your pace.

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A small group of young people taking part in a workshop discussion together

Workshops: practical sessions on skills for college, work and life.

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A group of young volunteers smiling together outdoors after a clean-up

Volunteering days: giving back to the local community together.

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Members celebrating together outdoors with fruit and drinks

Community events: celebrating what the group has achieved.

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Jayden's story

"Before I joined, I didn't really talk to anyone outside school. My mentor helped me practise for my first job interview, and I got the job."

Read Jayden's story

Next event

Bridgewell Autumn Bridge Day - a free afternoon of games, food and try-out sessions for members, families and anyone who wants to find out about joining.

See the event details and map