Helping young people build brighter futures

Targeted Early Intervention and Bespoke Support

Jigsaw-GC delivers mentoring, counselling, and intervention programmes that empower young people to overcome challenges and thrive in their communities.

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ABOUT US

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Why early intervention matters

When young people receive the right support at the right time, the trajectory of their lives can change dramatically.

We work with young people facing challenges including exclusion risk, mental health difficulties, family breakdown, and involvement in anti-social behaviour. Our community-led approach ensures that support is culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and genuinely accessible.

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OUR PARTNERS

We partner with schools, local authorities, and community organisations to deliver effective support.

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We partner with schools, community organisations, funders, and local services to expand opportunities for young people and strengthen support systems where it matters most.

By working collaboratively, we ensure that mentoring, counselling, and youth-led initiatives like the Legacy Youth Awards reach those who benefit most. Together with our partners, we create long-lasting impact, shared learning, and stronger communities.

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Bespoke support for young people & Adults

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OUR SERVICES

We offer a range of programmes designed to meet young people where they are and support them toward positive outcomes.

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Mentoring

One-to-one mentoring relationships that provide consistent, trusted adult support for young people navigating challenges.

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Schools Programme

In-school interventions supporting students at risk of exclusion through targeted mentoring and behaviour support.

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Counselling

Professional therapeutic support helping young people process experiences, build resilience, and develop coping strategies.

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Group Work

Peer-based programmes addressing specific challenges through shared learning, skill-building, and mutual support.

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Early Intervention

Preventative work with young people showing early signs of vulnerability, before issues escalate.

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Transition Support

Helping young people navigate key life transitions including school changes, leaving care, and entering adulthood.

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YOUTH-LED INITIATIVE

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Legacy Youth Awards

☆ Leadership & Initiative

☆ Community Impact

☆ Creative Excellence

☆ Courage & Resilience

The Legacy Youth Awards is our flagship recognition programme, designed and delivered by young people themselves. We celebrate courage, creativity, leadership, and community impact – honouring those whose stories often go untold.

Celebrating young leaders who are making a difference in their communities.

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“Receiving this award showed me that my story matters. It gave me the confidence to keep pushing forward and inspiring others.”
— Legacy Awards 2025
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We measure what matters. Our programmes create lasting change in confidence, resilience, and opportunity for the young people we support.

Young people transformed through early intervention

OUR IMPACT

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1-to-1 support delivered

620+

mentoring and counselling sessions

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Sustained engagement rate

80%

remained engaged beyond 12 weeks

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Behavioural incident reduction

15+

years in youth and community work

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Whether you're a young person, family member, professional, or potential partner, we're here to help.

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Connect a young person with support

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Whether you're looking to refer a young person, partner with us, or learn more about our work, we'd love to hear from you.

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