Our Youth Success Academy
Where passions are ignited and dreams are invited
We are Youth Success Academy: a social enterprise helping disadvantaged young people (16-21 years old) who are either neurodivergent, NEET and/or coming from a low-income background become more of who they are and thrive. We aim to help these individuals to improve their mental health, discover their true potential, and create their own opportunities to become inspiring leaders of the future.
Our programme
Our 12 month programme, Cut The Cr*p and Thrive, is designed to empower disadvantaged young people (aged 16-21) who are neurodivergent, NEET, or from low-income families. Through emotional change therapy, coaching, and mentoring, we aim to help them develop a healthier mindset, discover their purpose, and build self-confidence. The program focuses on shifting limiting beliefs into empowering ones, enabling participants to realize their potential.
How you can help
In order to be able to set up and run this programme, we need your help. We are looking for sponsors and partners who would like to make a difference to a young person’s life by donating money towards our programme and/or giving the young people opportunities in their companies.
Reflections from some of our young people
Our founder has witnessed that many young people who are neurodivergent and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds struggle with low self-esteem and poor mental health. From our research, we have found that these individuals are at a higher risk of depression and lower self-esteem. These individuals tend to be creative and entrepreneurial. With effective mentorship and guidance, they can become happier, healthier, and work towards achieving their dream.
Eddie, 15 years old
I have been struggling a lot, at school and with friendships. Logical subjects like maths and science gets me down quite a lot.
Theo, 15 years old
My heart is in pain because of my anxiety, pretty much all day. I even have mental breakdowns and panic attacks in class. I think a lot of teachers, even if they weren’t bad, didn’t really understand.
Alex, 21 years old
My job burns me out quite a lot. I don’t want to do this but I need to have a job. It’s really not good, the dread of knowing that I have to have a job and I can’t quit anyway.
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