PROMISEworks

We had an amazing day on Sunday celebrating the @QueensAwardVS with mentors, staff and trustees gathering with guests Annie Maw (Lord Lieutenant of Somerset), @tessamunt and the Mayors of Wells and Glastonbury. A special thank you to @figscatering and @wraxallvineyard.

Do you enjoy making new friends? Then you'll enjoy mentoring! It's simple but true. Mentoring is about making connections and building friendships across generations💞If you can spare 2 hours weekly or fortnightly, why not find out more and sign up for our next training course?

We would like to extend a massive thank you to @DunsterCastleNT, National Trust who welcomed us yesterday for a team activity day💙 We had a fabulous day in the Sunshine clearing saplings, followed by a picnic in the grounds and an Easter egg trail hunt!🌱🐰

We're looking forward to welcoming our new trainees next week at Creech St Michael!🙌 It’s always exciting to meet those beginning their journey with us - we can’t wait to get started and support you every step of the way✨👣 Learn more: promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer-make…

For many young people, the school holidays brings excitement. But for others, school is a safe space and being away can bring anxiety. That’s where you can make a difference. By spending a couple of hours with a young person, you can offer a safe space💙 promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer-make…

“Once you have a good relationship you then have a friendship.” It all starts with a little of your time⏰ Could you spare a couple of hours a week or fortnight to meet with a young person? Find out more at promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer-make…

Another update from Jamie Fisher✨ Jamie is training hard in readiness for his immense challenge this September - cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End! Please take a moment to share your support for Jamie by making a donation via his JustGiving page💙justgiving.com/page/jamie-fis…

2026 is the National Year of reading📚 Are PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴’ My Brain books on your child's reading list? My Brain books are designed for young people struggling to understand their big emotions. Fun, colourful and informative, they make a great read! promiseworks.org.uk/shop/

We were delighted when one of our own young people chose to talk at a recent press conference in Watchet. Reaching out to our local community, with his own voice, showing strength and resilience - something we're passionate about at PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴🫶 promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer-make…

A new week brings new opportunities for the young people we support - that can mean taking a small step forward, trying something new, or having someone who believes in them Mentoring helps build confidence, resilience and brighter futures💙 Learn more: promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer-make…

Please nominate our charity for the Benefact Group Movement for Good awards!✨ Nominations are open all year round, with 3 separate draws we will be entered in for a chance to win £1,000! ⏰The first prize draw will happen next week 23rd - 27th March⏰ 👉#nominateACharity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">movementforgood.com/draws/1000/?cn…

Mentoring is a two way journey. It’s not just about guiding someone - it’s about learning, growing, and gaining new perspectives along the way💙 By showing up, listening, and believing in a young person’s potential, mentors can make a lasting difference promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer-make…

Become a mentor with PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴🌟 Our next endorsed mentor training takes place April 13th-16th near Taunton, and we still have places available! Please complete an application form on our website and start your mentoring journey today! promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer-make…

Looking to support us but feel the time isn't right to mentor? We’re looking to strengthen our band of fundraising volunteers. This role would suit someone who could help co-ordinate many of the fundraising activities happening in the background💙 👉promiseworks.org.uk/contact/

We would like to give a massive heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in our recent press conference and the subsequent BBC coverage we received💙 Both have given our volunteer applications a real boost!🙌 You can read the article again here bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Remember our friend Jamie Fisher? He has been busy out training in preparation for his epic John O'Groats to Lands End ride along the Great British Divide for us in September. A long way to go for breakfast! 💙Please share your support justgiving.com/page/jamie-fis…

These amazing chaps have raised us an incredible £5,322 and counting! 💙 We can't thank you enough Tom Potter, Brandon Walsh, Connor Jeromson, Ollie Claydon and Kev Liddle! 🎉🙌 There is still time to add to their fabulous total, visit gofund.me/78bf74e47

Did you know that tomorrow is World Book Day?📚 What better way to celebrate than with one of our very own Brain Books! These books are a fantastic way to help young people understand their big feelings and practical ways to manage them💙 Get yours @ promiseworks.org.uk/shop/

Best of luck to these five who will be taking on the Coleridge Way tomorrow - all 51 miles!🏃‍♂️ They’ve already raised an incredible amount for PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 - a huge thank you! If you’d like to show your support, it’s not too late! Visit gofund.me/d52d19401

In Sept, Jamie Fisher will be cycling from John’o’Groats to Land End in aid of PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 - only 1,974Km!! Jamie is a partner in L & R Water Services who will also be supporting his ride✨ Here was a little trip out last week, a mere 86km! justgiving.com/page/jamie-fis…

We’re featured in BBC News Somerset! 🌟 Following our successful press conference, BBC News Somerset has published a wonderful article highlighting the inspiring journey of one of our young people and his mentor💙 Read the full article here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…