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What we do
Four service areas, one consistent method.
Community programmes are delivered in Barrow-in-Furness, the Furness peninsula and South Cumbria. Prison and through-the-gate work is delivered with HMPPS establishments across the North West and nationally. Every programme is adapted to its setting, but all of them start in the same place: building enough trust that someone keeps turning up.
Children & young people
Alternative Provision & Early Intervention
Structured support, personal development and physical activity for young people at risk of exclusion, already outside mainstream school, or showing early signs of disengagement or involvement in criminal activity.
What we deliver
- 6-Week Personal Development Structured Intervention Pathway
- Alternative Provision placements, part time, Key Stage 3 and 4
- In-school early intervention groups for pupils at risk of exclusion
- Youth Justice diversion and prevention work
- Reintegration planning with the referring school
Who it’s for
Young people aged 11–16 whose behaviour, attendance or circumstances mean mainstream provision isn’t working right now. We take referrals from schools, the local authority, the Youth Justice Service and parents.
Referral
School, local authority, Youth Justice Service or parent makes contact.
Day 1Assessment
We discuss the referral with the referring body, then meet the young person and, where appropriate, their family.
Within 5 working daysPlan agreed
Placement, aims and review dates confirmed in writing with the referrer.
Within 10 working daysDelivery & review
Progress reported at baseline, midpoint and exit.
OngoingTimescales are indicative and confirmed at the point of referral.
Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation
Through-the-Gate & Community Rehabilitation
Support before and after release, and in the community, focused on the practical things that make the difference: routine, health, education and sustainable work.
Where we work: community programmes run in Furness and South Cumbria. Prison-based and through-the-gate delivery is available to HMPPS establishments across the North West and nationally, subject to establishment agreement and clearance.
What we deliver
- Pre-release engagement and resettlement planning
- Post-release support in the first weeks, when risk is highest
- Community rehabilitation alongside probation supervision
- Youth Justice diversion and out-of-court disposal programmes
- Physical activity and health promotion as an engagement route
- Employment and training pathways
- Reduced reoffending
“The first six weeks out are the ones that decide it. That’s where we put our time.”Placeholder quote · to be replaced with a team member or partner
Adults & employability
The 10-Week Personal Development and Employability Programme.
Ten structured sessions in small groups, with a workbook and one-to-one support throughout. Aimed at building confidence, producing results, and giving people real direction for their future.
Self-awareness & goal setting
Identifying strengths, skills and values. Setting short and long-term goals.
Leaves with: a personal roadmapConfidence & mindset
Growth versus fixed mindset, positive self-talk, managing self-doubt.
Leaves with: a confidence action planCommunication skills
Verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, speaking clearly.
Leaves with: practised techniquesTeamwork & collaboration
Team roles, building trust and respect, handling conflict positively.
Leaves with: collaborative experienceTime management & productivity
Prioritising, planning, organisation tools, getting past procrastination.
Leaves with: one new habit startedCV writing & personal branding
Building a strong CV, writing a personal statement, online presence.
Leaves with: a finished CVJob search strategies
Where to look, reading job descriptions, networking and other routes in.
Leaves with: an active job search planInterview skills
Common questions, the STAR technique, mock interviews with real feedback.
Leaves with: practised answersWorkplace skills & behaviour
Workplace expectations, communication at work, problem-solving and responsibility.
Leaves with: work-ready habitsAction plan & next steps
Reflecting on progress, writing a personal action plan, setting future goals.
Leaves with: a clear next stepEmployer partnerships
We work with local employers across construction, fitness, beauty and hospitality. During the programme, participants can meet employers in the sectors they’re interested in, ask questions, and understand what the work actually involves before committing to it.
We are actively building this network. If you employ in Barrow or South Cumbria and would consider taking someone on, we would like to hear from you.
Health & wellbeing
Physical Activity & Wellbeing
We believe health and fitness are the gateway to everything else. When someone starts sleeping properly, moving regularly and feeling stronger, the rest becomes possible. Exercise is often the easiest door to walk through, and the most solid foundation to build on.
What we deliver
- Group physical activity sessions, adapted to ability and confidence
- Health promotion covering sleep, nutrition, alcohol and substance use
- Mental wellbeing sessions built on trauma-informed practice
- Referral and signposting into local health services
Who delivers it
Physical activity sessions are delivered by qualified fitness professionals, not by generalists running a warm-up. Participants get proper coaching, appropriate to their ability and starting point, in a real gym environment.
We are not a clinical service. Where someone needs treatment, we work alongside health colleagues rather than in place of them.
Safety first
Sessions are designed so nobody is put on the spot or made to perform.
Small groups
Numbers kept low so everyone is known by name.
Qualified staff
Trained, DBS-checked and supervised throughout.
Local venues
Delivered in places people can reach without a car.
Ready to work together?
Whether you are referring someone, commissioning a service or exploring a partnership, the first step is the same: a conversation about what you need.