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Islands of Space and Time

A York where every child and young person has a trusted adult who listens, champions and helps them thrive.

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Mentoring comes in all shapes and sizes and our aim is to support you.

As the world changes, so do the challenges faced by young people. That’s why we remain committed to evolving our services and adapting to meet those ever-changing needs - growing with our community and for our community.

How we help...

Creating safe & consistent spaces.Supporting & strengthening the network around the young person .Support & strengthen the skills of our volunteers .

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Young People

Children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. Our one to one mentoring and group based programmes are specifically designed to support emotional wellbeing, build resilience, skills and confidence to thrive in school, relationships, and life.

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Parents/Carers

Parents and carers provide children and young people with their foundation for growth, confidence, and well-being. We work in partnership with families to support their young person as they navigate the challenges of an ever-changing world.

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Volunteers

Trusted adults have a powerful, lasting impact on a young person’s life. Mentors offer something unique - a listening ear, focused attention and the steady presence of a respected friend. Mentors help young people to feel heard, valued, and understood.

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I like The Island because you get to have a lot of fun with your mentor and it helped me to stop getting angry.

Former mentee

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The Island makes sure nobody is alone when they need help.

Former mentee

What we do

Trusted relationships. Improve school engagement. Prepares young people. Build confidence & boost mental health. Navigating challenges