Join the Movement: Empower Young People with Skills, Support, and a Safe Space to thrive

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At Spiral Skills, we believe in the power of young people. Our goal is to ensure every young person has the opportunity to develop essential skills, connect with meaningful opportunities, and feel empowered to shape their future.

Our mission is to raise £20,000 by December to create safe, supportive spaces where underserved young people can thrive—growing their confidence, improving their mental health, and stepping into brighter futures. This funding will support our work, including the creation of The Brixton Factory, a youth-led space designed for well-being, skills-building, and opportunity.

Why Your Support Matters:

Mental Health & Wellbeing: Addressing a Growing Crisis

The Problem: 44% of underserved young people are experiencing severe psychological distress, with 75% unable to access the support they need (UCL, Trust for London). The COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened mental health challenges, leaving many feeling isolated and without a support network.

At Spiral Skills, we take a holistic approach that prepares underserved young Londoners for both education and employment by combining personal development, essential skills training, well-being support, mentorship, and real-world job opportunities. This approach helps young people improve their mental health, gain confidence, and build fulfilling futures.

Our Impact:

100% of participants report improved well-being.

94% feel more positive about their future after engaging with our programmes.

Breaking the Cycle of Exclusion: Empowering Young People

In 2022/23, over 9,000 students were permanently excluded from school, with 44% more exclusions than the previous year. These young people—often from disadvantaged backgrounds—face significant barriers to future employment and education (UK Gov).

Spiral’s Solution: We provide mentorship, skills development, and employment pathways for young people excluded from traditional education. By offering personalised support and holistic programmes, we equip young people with the tools they need to break the cycle of exclusion.

Our Impact:

88% of participants strongly agreed they developed skills that will help them in the future, and 86% showed improvements in "aiming high".

91% of participants felt more motivated to work hard in school or college, directly addressing the negative effects of exclusion

Invest in a Safe Space for Young People to Thrive

Since 2010, £1.1 billion has been cut from youth services, resulting in the closure of over 760 youth centers. This has left many young people without safe spaces to learn, grow, or simply be themselves (Youth Endowment Fund).

In response, Spiral Skills, in partnership with The Create Foundation, Iconic Steps, Street Soccer London, and Esports UK, is launching The Brixton Factory—a collaborative youth hub co-designed by young people and local residents. This trauma-informed space will provide mental health support, digital skills training, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Your donation can make our aspirations for this space a reality, helping young people thrive and secure fulfilling futures.

How You Can Help

Your donation can directly support young people as they grow their confidence, skills, and future opportunities. Help us make The Brixton Factory a reality:

£20: Sponsor a one-to-one mentoring session.

£50: Provide therapeutic support for a young person.

£100: Equip young people with the technology they need to access education and employment.

Become a monthly supporter and help us deliver long-term, impactful change:

£20/month: Sponsor a young person’s development over 10 one-to-one sessions.

£50/month: Empower young leaders through our Changemakers program.

£100/month: Support the refurbishment of The Brixton Factory.