At Youth Unity, our mentors are the backbone of our work, bringing together a collective wealth of over 100 years of experience in youth support, education, social care, and community engagement. Each mentor comes from a diverse professional background, including teaching, law enforcement, youth work, and mental health support, allowing us to offer a holistic and well-rounded approach to helping young people navigate life’s challenges.
What unites our team is a shared passion and commitment to putting the child at the centre of everything we do. Our mentors understand that every young person is unique, with their own set of experiences, challenges, and aspirations. By building trust, providing guidance, and offering meaningful opportunities, they help young people develop resilience, confidence, and the skills they need to make informed life choices.
Through one-to-one mentoring, group workshops, and community engagement, our mentors provide unwavering support to ensure that no child is left behind. Their extensive knowledge and hands-on experience enable them to adapt their approach to meet each young person’s specific needs, creating a safe space for growth and development.
With a combined dedication that spans decades, Youth Unity mentors are more than just professionals, they are role models, advocates, and trusted allies who truly believe in the potential of every young person they support.
Referral Pathways for Youth Unity Mentoring
Youth Unity receives referrals from a range of statutory and community-based organisations that identify young people in need of support. These referral pathways ensure that those at risk or facing challenges receive tailored mentoring and intervention at the right time.
Contextual safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring young people are supported in the spaces where risks exist. Integrated across all our programs, it allows us to identify vulnerabilities, provide early intervention, and create safer environments.
Key Contacts for Parents Concerned About a Child’s Safety or Involvement in Crime
📞 Police & Emergency Support
- Emergency (immediate danger): 999
- Non-Emergency Police (to report concerns or seek advice): 101
- Crimestoppers (anonymous crime reporting): 0800 555 111
- Website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
👮♂️ Local Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams
- Contact your local Safer Schools Officer or Youth Engagement Team via your borough police station.
- You can find contact details through: www.met.police.uk (type in your postcode for local teams)
🛡️ Local Authority & Safeguarding Services
- Children’s Social Care / MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub):
- For immediate concerns about a child’s welfare or safety.
- [Insert Local Authority Name] MASH: [Insert Contact Number & Email]
👩⚕️ Child Exploitation & Online Protection (CEOP)
- Report concerns about online grooming, exploitation, or abuse.
- Website: www.ceop.police.uk
🧒 NSPCC – National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- For parents or young people seeking confidential advice or wanting to report abuse.
- Phone: 0808 800 5000
- Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
🏘️ Youth Offending Service (YOS)
- For support if your child is at risk of or involved in offending.
- Contact your local borough’s Youth Offending Team via your local council website.
🧠 CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, anxiety, trauma, or behaviour.
- Referral usually through GP, school or social services.
