Providing children and young people 121 mentoring programmes and positive enrichment activities
“The staff at BEST gave me a reason to live, they saved my life and gave me purpose.”
- A young person referred to the 121 mentoring programme.
The BEST Mission Statement
“Encouraging our youth to be the BEST they can be by providing a support structure through mentoring and challenges. “
‘BEST’ - '“A place where you can feel safe, you will be listened to, you will feel valued.”
We work with…
Our Vision
To provide fun, easily accessible sessions for all abilities with skilled and understanding mentors and sports coaches
Our Team will help increase confidence and
emotional resilience of the young people we work with, supporting them to progress to a positive
future
BEST believe in a multi-agency approach. We work closely with local authorities, schools and colleges to provide services for children and young people who are at risk, supporting them to a positive outcome.
Working together
Why choose BEST?
Sports activities are proven to help mental health and teaming this with understanding, specialised mentors who have lived experience, mean BEST can provide the young person with the support they need.
“With some of the young people that have worked with BEST, we have seen rapid improvement in their behaviour in lessons. The sessions have given them a purpose and something to look forward to.”
- A professional who refers to BEST.
“The staff are wonderful - they create a safe and nurturing environment which builds self esteem and confidence.”
- A professional who refers to BEST.
How to refer a young person
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Step 1
please contact us via phone on 01793200124, via e-mail on info@bestrust.co.uk or through our web form, to discuss your young person's needs
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Step 2
We will send you a referral form via email. The more information given, the quicker we can begin our work with the young person
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Step 3
The young person is mentor matched and can start their BEST journey
“I feel that BEST are offering life changing opportunities for young people who have lost their way in life.”
- A parent of a young person referred to BEST