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Ages 16–18Identity & AmbitionLaunching soon

Purpose Bound

A 12-week, cohort-based programme helping young people build confidence, understand who they are and work out what comes next.

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12 weeks Programme length
8–12 Young people per cohort
About 2 hours Each week
Always free Cost

What sessions include

Small groups, real conversations, practical work.

The group size is deliberately small, so young people can build trust, connection and confidence over the 12 weeks.

Guided discussion

Honest conversations about identity, values and the things that shape how young people see themselves.

Reflection

Space to think about who they are, how others see them and who they want to become.

Practical activities

Hands-on, creative work that turns big ideas into something real.

Mentoring & goal-setting

Adults who take their ambitions seriously, and a clear plan for what comes next.

Step by step

How the 12 weeks build.

  1. Weeks 1–3

    Who am I?

    Getting to know the group and exploring how young people see themselves today.

  2. Weeks 4–6

    Confidence & voice

    Creative and practical work that builds confidence in speaking up and being heard.

  3. Weeks 7–9

    Purpose & possibility

    Exploring strengths, interests and what a purposeful future could look like.

  4. Weeks 10–12

    Plan & celebrate

    Setting goals with a mentor, building a plan and celebrating what the cohort has achieved.

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Who it’s for

For 16–18 year olds who are ready to ask bigger questions.

Purpose Bound is especially for young people who have been told they can’t, or who have started to believe it themselves.

  • Aged 16–18
  • Wanting to build confidence and understand themselves better
  • Unsure what comes next, or wanting to think it through properly
  • Able to commit to a weekly session for 12 weeks

How to refer

Anyone can make a referral.

Purpose Bound is launching soon and is always free. Referrals made now join our interest list, and we’ll be in touch as places open.

Young people Refer yourself. Tell us a bit about you and what you’re looking for. Parents & carers Refer your child and we’ll talk through whether it’s the right fit. Schools Refer a pupil who would benefit. We’ll keep you updated. Professionals Social workers, youth workers and others can refer directly.

FAQs

Questions about Purpose Bound

Can’t find what you need? Get in touch and we’ll help.

Does it cost anything?

No. Purpose Bound is always free.

How big is each group?

Around 8–12 young people per cohort. The small size is intentional, so everyone has room to build trust and be heard.

How much time does it take?

One session a week, around two hours long, for 12 weeks.

Where do sessions take place?

Sessions take place at our community youth space.

Do I need to know what I want to do?

Not at all. Purpose Bound is designed for young people who are still working it out.

When does the next cohort start?

Purpose Bound is launching soon. Register interest now and we’ll be in touch about the first cohort.

Support Purpose Bound

Help a young person find their purpose.

Your support helps us run free cohorts, train mentors and give more young people the space to believe in themselves.