Lifespace Trust

08/06/2026

The Flying Scotsman challenge for Early Support: UPDATE🏃‍♀️

Training run ✅ (Weds), plus they completed their England Athletics visually impaired guide runner training.

Best moment was the instructor saying: “Number 1– make sure that one of you can see!” (while both runners had blindfolds on 😅)

Jo says it was a great course overall. It offered a different experience from running with James (given his experience), and it was encouraging to see their confidence develop.

Every run is helping us reach children and young people earlier, before things become overwhelming.

If you can, scan the QR code or visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/flyingscotsman-vi-runner-lifespace to donate.

Want to find out more? Say [email protected] or call 01789297400.

06/06/2026

This week our One You group started recreating a Kandinsky pieces by piece as a group and played a great game of herding cats 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 bad kitty!!

We are so proud of this group of young people who are not able to access full time mainstream education right now and have made such progress and grown so much during these sessions 👊

We believe that through youth work principles and values we can start where young people are right now, wherever that may be, supporting them to build confidence make connections with others discovering and feeling empowered to take their next steps.
Thank you &

All at

05/06/2026

What works for you? 💙

We are in the process of refreshing our website to make it even more useful. To help us make sure it meets the needs of young people, parents & carers, and professionals, we're asking for feedback about the information that different visitors are looking for and how easy it is to find. We would be grateful if you took 5 minutes to share your views.

Scan the QR code or visit https://app.upshot.org.uk/survey/4671fd37/12478/a0e49f3e/ Thanks!

03/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June), we would like to celebrate all of our Lifespace volunteers 💙. Here are some quotes from a few of our wonderful volunteers.

Your dedication, compassion and commitment make a profound difference to the lives of the young people we support. By giving your time and encouragement, you help build confidence, resilience and hope for the future.

We are truly grateful for everything you do!

Inspired to join us?: 📝
• [email protected]
• 01789297397
• ⁠ Lifespace.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us

01/06/2026

It’s Pride Month🏳️‍🌈🎉💙

A time to celebrate identity, self expression, community and being unapologetically you.

At Lifespace Trust, we’re proud to support young people as you grow, learn, and find your confidence, just as you are. It’s about being seen, being heard, and knowing you’re not alone.

If you need extra support, speak to school, college, or drop us a DM.

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

That voice in your head? Let’s change the way it talks 🧠💬

Even though it’s half term, exams are still just around the corner and that pressure can creep in. For the final post in Lifespace Trust's exam stress series...

Have you ever noticed how harsh your inner voice can be before exams?

❌ “I’m going to fail.”
❌ “Everyone else is smarter than me.”
❌ “There’s no point trying.”

Now imagine saying that to a friend. You wouldn’t. So why say it to yourself? Try this instead 👇

✅ “I’m doing the best I can.”
✅ “I can ask for help if I need it.”
✅ “One exam doesn’t define me.”

💡 Self-talk is like a muscle, the more you practise kinder thoughts, the stronger they get.

Be your own teammate not your biggest critic 💪💙

27/05/2026

24/05/2026

🗨️ “Dear mentors…”

In our latest YouTube video, Sophie – a Young Leader and member of our Youth Advisory Panel – shares an open letter to Lifespace colleagues.

“Lifespace doesn’t just talk the talk - they walk it, every single day. They meet young people exactly where they are… and offer something rare: space. Space to breathe, to process, to speak, and to be heard.”

Reflecting on her own journey:

“Whether it was friendship struggles, bullying, panic attacks or suicidal thoughts - Lifespace was there… Not once did they try to fit me into a box or rush me through a timeline."

And perhaps most simply:

“They listened. They waited. They walked with me.”

👉🏽 If you’re a young person, parent/carer or professional looking for support, we’re here.

And if you’re interested in joining our team, our supporting our work, we’d love to hear from you.

🌟 lifespace.org.uk/get-involved
📩 pop us a DM or say [email protected]