Some wonderful feedback from young people and families that have benefited in one way or the other from our services.

Our Impact Report (below) also has more updated information…

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RISE Impact report April 2025

“You guy’s are incredible with what you do! You’re all amazing and deserve some sort of award for the work you all do!”

“I like how RISE is a safe space where I can be creative and it is a nice place. I also like I can buy stuff from tuck shop that isn’t really expensive.”

“As always the child benefitted from The RISE mentoring service throughout the duration of the support. This child remained calm and listened to and supported. Thank you.”

“Even though it’s only his second week attending the youth club, he absolutely loves it! He’s excited to come back each time, and counts down the hours till we have to leave!”

“You don’t need to improve anything here its great!” (Youth)

Patchwork Programme – “We do more things at home together now, like colouring and talking and we play games, that I can chose.”

“Patchwork has helped in building our relationship, bringing us closer and an opportunity to talk to me more. X has also learnt how to calm herself which has led to her to open up about what happened in the past.”

“Thank you for being so kind and helpful during difficult times. It is much appreciated.”

Mentoring has helped me to express my feelings, and be able to trust someone outside of my little circle, being able to see things form other perspectives! Thank you for everything you have done for me over that last 2 years, you’ve seen me at my worst and best! You’ve helped me through some of the worst times of my life and I appreciate it more that you know! Thank you.”

“Thank you SO much for the work you have done with D. He is like a changed little boy. He is so much more at ease with his dad dying … he has a lovely sleep every night! :)”

“I’d have someone to play with and it was really fun because we would do really fun games. I liked that we get to do air dry clay and that the things I made I was able to take home – mentoring”

“I talked about my feelings in the sessions and about what I can control and lots of positive things. The best part of mentoring was chatting, having fun and playing games in a relaxed way. I enjoyed every bit of mentoring. I think the mentoring sessions are perfect just the way they are because they made me feel happy and more confident.”

“Thank you so much for your kind words and indeed the work you are doing with our young people . You are clearly the right people for the role and our staff have been commenting on how positive your presence has been in school.”

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