Motivate Merton

10 partners, 420 opportunities, 1 vision

About Motivate Merton

Merton Connected has secured a grant to coordinate the delivery of mentoring to 420 vulnerable local young people in Merton over a two-year period.
The grant has been awarded as part of the Mayor of London's New Deal for Young People Programme as part of the Mayor's ambition to provide mentoring support to 100,000 vulnerable young Londoners.

The aim is to help young people develop, grow, and reach their full potential, becoming active citizens who contribute positively to their communities and broader society.

Merton Connected will lead and coordinate the initiative alongside the nine local delivery partners listed below. Each organisation has extensive experience working with young people and delivering mentoring. Each partner is committed to bringing their individual skills and experiences to the program and sharing resources, including staff, equipment, and venues, to ensure its success.

If you know a young person aged 10-24 who could benefit from mentoring, please refer them. Make sure to obtain consent from both the young person and their adult/s if you are not their responsible adult.

                                       Refer a young person for mentoring

If you're interested in volunteering as a mentor, please register for the opportunity and we will be in touch. Full training, supervision, Enhanced DBS Check and ongoing support is provided.

                                                Volunteer as a mentor

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ATS Academy

ATS Creative Academy provides a unique and highly personalised method of teaching & learning, creating an environment to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals to achieve the highest level of personal success via their 1:1 creative mentoring and coaching.

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AFC Wimbledon

The AFC Wimbledon Foundation implements community-based activities to address the changing needs of the local community. Their projects promote better mental and physical health, reinforce aspirations, and foster a stronger sense of community cohesion. They utilise the power of sport and collaborate with local partners to offer education, employability, and health initiatives.

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Ashdon Jazz Academy

Established in 2015 by Patricia Muirhead in memory of her daughter Ashdon, who sadly took her own life at the age of 14, Ashdon Jazz Academy addresses the challenges of peer pressure, aggression, and low self-confidence faced by young women. The organisation's mission is to collaborate with vulnerable girls aged 11-21, providing a dedicated emotional well-being service to support positive mental health. Operating in Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, and Croydon boroughs, the academy aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young women confronting similar challenges.

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Filmanthropy CIC

Filmanthropy is an award-winning social enterprise that uses "media as a tool for social good". Through participatory content creation and unique community-based workshops, they specialise in creating active, socially engaged citizens of all ages. Everything from interactive dance workout videos, to podcasts that simplify politics and exhibition spaces created entirely by young people. They are a great match for young people who are passionate about media, journalism and/ or the creative arts.

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London Borough Of Merton - Youth Services

Merton Council's Community-Based Universal Youth Service engages children and young people of all interests, promoting early intervention across various venues for talent development and enjoyable learning experiences. Committed to innovation, the program seeks creative ways to involve families within the borough.

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Inner Strength Network

Inner Strength Network provides practical support to women and girls (and their families) helping them to overcome difficult moments in their lives. We support them to find inner strength, build resilience and aspirations. We support their physical and emotional health and well-being needs.

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Mitcham Town Community Trust

The Mitcham Town Community Trust is a company established in 2013, comprising 11 schools and 2 community groups. It provides community access to facilities and activities beyond school hours, aiming to support young people and families. The Trust creates ongoing learning opportunities by collaborating with various agencies and focusing on continuous professional development, curriculum innovation, and elevating teaching and learning standards

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Tooting & Mitcham Community Sports Club

Tooting & Mitcham Community Sports Club is a not-for-profit organisation which sits within Tooting & Mitcham Sports & Leisure, our umbrella company who also own and manage the football club. We manage and operate the facilities at the club, alongside developing and running community based events and projects for local residents and businesses.

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Unique Talent CIC

The team at Unique Talent CIC use their lived experience to support young people 12-25yrs via 3 interlinked projects: Gang prevention/intervention, Mentoring/Coaching & music production.

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Motivate Merton is a charitable initiative between Merton Connected and the above 9 partners. Funded by Propel London & The Mayor of London's New Deal for Young People