Delivering inspirational mentoring for Somerset’s most vulnerable, and disadvantaged young people
PROMISEworks is a local charity making a big difference in Somerset by offering mentoring services to disadvantaged children and young people across the county. Our mentoring services are aimed at young people between the ages of 5 and 25 who are experiencing difficulties at home or with education and training. Mentoring can fill many gaps in the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged young people. It can establish a trusting, one-to-one relationship between them and their mentor. This sometimes becomes the only positive and stable adult influence in otherwise chaotic lives.
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Did you know that Gilbert & Swayne, the home of delectable hand crafted chocolates in Somerset, donate 50% of their online sales direct to charities? And as one of their chosen charities, we would like to say a very big thank you💙 Not only can you have the pleasure of eating their delicious chocolates but you can also help to support more vulnerable children and young people in Somerset🍫🙌
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We are delighted to share with you that Hestercombe have kindly agreed to renew our charity membership with them for another year. With 50 acres of stunning gardens, it is a great place for our volunteer mentors to explore and enjoy with their young person, followed by a drink and delicious homemade cake☕️🍰
Would you like to make some memories of your own? Please contact us for an application form or visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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Brilliant news! 🥰
Did you know that today is national hot chocolate day? 🍫☕️
What can be more cosy than wrapping your hands around a cup of your favourite hot chocolate? A small mindful moment out of an otherwise busy day and one of NHS 5 steps to enhancing mental health.
Could you give a couple of hours weekly or fortnightly to a young person? It could be as simple as a winters walk followed by a steaming mug of hot chocolate! Please contact us today for your application form or visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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Please help us to support more vulnerable children by nominating us today! Thank you 💙
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Delicious festive treats made by a mentor and their young person🍰🎄
Mentoring can be wonderful experience. Time to spend together and learn new skills, be creative and have fun! If you would like to find out more on how to become a mentor and make your own special memories, please contact us today for your application form or visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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The school holidays are fast approaching🎄⏰
For many children and young people this is a very exciting time of the year, with lots of wonderful things to look forward to. But for many children and young people, it can be a very challenging time of the year, particularly if school is their ‘safe space’. This is where our Mentors can step in and be that consistent, safe adult.
Could you be that supportive person? Please contact us today for an application form or visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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Being active and having fun! 😄🏃
This is a part of many of our mentors experiences with their young person. It is also one of the 5 steps of the NHS recommendations to enhance mental health.
“The role certainly keeps you active. Just recently my Mentee said ‘I will race you to that lamp post.’ My racing days are long over, so I said ‘ok’ and then let him win. It's so important to let him have fun and something as simple as winning that short race meant a lot to him.”
Contact us today for your application form or visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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Happening this Thursday!📢🙌
The wonderful Walpole Dunn Chartered Certified Accountants will be holding their second fundraising event for us this Thursday in Taunton! Come and join in the fun for some music bingo from 6.30pm for just £5. All proceeds raised going towards supporting the work we do.
Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot! Thank you 💙We’re pleased to announce our second Charity of the Year event for 2024, kindly co-sponsored by our friends at Ballantine Wealth Management
What: Music Bingo 🎵
When: Thursday 5th December🗓️
Where: Creative Innovation Centre CIC Taunton
All entry fees will go straight to our CotY2024, PROMISEworks, to help fund the amazing work it does supporting young adults in #somerset.
As if that wasn’t reason enough to join, what about:
• Professional bingo caller 🎤
• A complimentary sweet treat for each attendee from our friends at the delicious Dough Bros.! 😋
Spaces are limited, so if you’re interested, please e-mail [email protected] to reserve yours 👍
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Our last training for 2024 is now underway. We would like to offer our thanks and appreciation to all of our volunteers who have trained with us this year, and have gone on to make a difference to a young persons life 💙🙌
If you would like to join us in 2025 and make your own memories, please contact us today for an application form, thank you. promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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