Helping me

The way I need it most

Strength-based, needs-driven care
for disadvantaged children

Home is not always a haven and school is not everyone’s success-story

For too many, it means facing challenges of:

And school’s not everyone’s success-story.

Learning disabilities

Neuro-diversity

Bullying

Emotional/ mental health

That’s why over 500 children and
teens count on REFRESHING MINDS for out-of-school care

It’s when they have the space to discover individual strengths.

And where they’re matched with the role, outlet or opportunity that sparks contentment, and even careers.

We look at the bigger picture and find the missing piece.

‘’Strength-based and needs-driven’’. Not just our mantra, but a method:

Collaborate with teens and team.

Discover personal needs and strengths.

Match to meaningful opportunities.
Guide emerging relationships and responsibilities.
Evaluate child’s satisfaction and progress.

Tweak and trouble-shoot for ongoing success.

It’s a process that is:

Applicable

to children of all ages and interests.

Accessible

to children with cultural and language barriers.

Accountable

for responsible budget management and safeguarding.

So can you spot the
difference?

Instead of:

‘’Giving up’’ on school and on myself

‘’I can be good at something - even if it’s not maths.’’

‘’Feeling stuck’’ and restricted by finances

‘’The world’s my oyster, full of opportunity.’’

“Falling apart” from the crisis at home

‘’I’ve got caring mentors who’ll get me through this…’’

’’Covid set-back’’ with precious years and people lost

‘’I can bridge the gap; heal and move forward.’’

“Giving children the opportunity to explore their talents will help young people become confident and contributing members in society.’’

Mrs M Halberstam, Committee Member

Thank you to our recent funders who make this possible: