Come to an event, meet a member and find a resource.

Everything here is about seeing what Bridgewell is really like before you join: our next event, one member's story, and guides you can use straight away.

Next event

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Bridgewell Autumn Bridge Day

A free afternoon of games, food and try-out sessions for current members, new faces and families. No experience or membership needed to come along.

When: Saturday 17 October 2026, 12:00-16:00
Where: Bridgewell Hub, 14 Milrace Lane, Coventry CV1 4LT
Who: Open to members, families and anyone aged 13-19 who wants to have a look

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Jayden's story

"My mentor helped me practise for my first job interview, and I got the job."

Jayden, 16, member since 2024. "Before I joined Bridgewell I didn't really talk to anyone outside school. A friend told me about the mentoring sessions, so I gave it a go. My mentor, Sam, meets me once a month. We've worked on my CV, practised interview questions and just talked about what I want to do after college.

The workshops helped too - I went to a budgeting one that actually made sense, unlike the one at school. I got my first part-time job earlier this year, and I still see my mentor to talk about how it's going. I'd tell anyone thinking about joining to just turn up to one session and see how it feels."

Resources

Guides, a chart and a short video made for members and anyone finding out about Bridgewell. Pick a type below.

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Getting the most from mentoring

Short tips for your first few sessions: what to bring up, how often to meet and what mentors can't help with.

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Come with one thing you want to talk about, even something small. Sessions work best when you set the topic. It's fine to meet online if travelling is difficult - just let your mentor know in advance. Mentors are volunteers, not counsellors or teachers, so for anything serious they'll help you find the right support instead.

Chart showing Bridgewell's year in numbers: 64 young people took part, 9 sessions a month, 120+ volunteering hours and 4 community events

Our year in numbers

A look at how many young people took part in mentoring, workshops and volunteering last year.

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How mentoring works

A short guide to getting matched, meeting monthly and choosing your own topics.

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Welcome to Bridgewell Foundation. This is a short guide to how mentoring works here.

When you join, we match you with a trained volunteer mentor who you will meet often.

You meet your mentor once a month, in person at the hub or online, to talk through goals and challenges.

You choose what to talk about. Popular topics are college choices, job applications and building confidence.

If this sounds useful, visit the Join Us page to sign up. It only takes a few minutes.

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What happens at a workshop

What to expect the first time, and how to book a place on one of our monthly workshops.

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Workshops run once a month at the Bridgewell Hub and last about an hour and a half. Each one covers a practical topic, such as job applications, budgeting or public speaking. You don't need to book in advance, and you can come to as many or as few as you like. Snacks and drinks are provided, and every workshop is run by a volunteer with real experience of the topic.