Building brighter futures through early intervention

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ABOUT JIGSAW-GC

Jigsaw Get Connected delivers solution-focused early intervention mentoring and counselling, supporting young people, families, and communities to thrive.

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Values Statement

We foster healthy boundaries, authenticity, and mutual respect. We share knowledge, work responsibly, and collaborate with professionals to support social-emotional wellbeing and deliver fair, effective outcomes.

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Vision Statement

Our vision is to equip young people with the necessary tools and knowledge to make informed decisions that lead to improved social and economic opportunities. By promoting social-emotional well-being and collaborating with other professionals, we are dedicated to creating a brighter future for all our service users.

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Safeguarding

JIGSAW-GC puts safeguarding first, ensuring all staff and volunteers are fully trained, safely recruited, GDPR compliant, and DBS checked. Through strong safeguarding leadership, partnership working, and ongoing development, the organisation maintains a safe and child-focused environment.

WHY IT MATTERS

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The power of early intervention

Research consistently shows that early, targeted support can prevent problems from escalating. When young people receive help at the right time – before they're in crisis – outcomes improve dramatically.

This isn't just better for young people. It's better for families, schools, and communities. It reduces pressure on crisis services and creates lasting positive change.

✓ Prevents exclusion and disengagement

✓ Builds resilience and coping skills

✓ Strengthens family relationships

✓ Reduces involvement in harmful activities

✓ Improves mental health and wellbeing

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78%

percent showed improved engagement in education, training, or employment.

84%

reported improved confidence, emotional wellbeing, or coping skills.

92%

percent of parents and carers reported improved communication and trust.

Meet the founders

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    Mitchelle Greenaway

    CO-FOUNDER

    Mitchelle Greenaway is a qualified Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Life Coach with over 20 years’ experience across education, mentoring, and therapeutic practice. She is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Jigsaw-GC CIC and Founder and Director of REM Wellbeing Ltd.

    At Jigsaw-GC, Mitchelle leads the delivery of therapeutic mentoring, counselling and psychotherapy, Reflective Support, coaching, and professional training. Providing holistic support that strengthens resilience, builds confidence, and restores belief in what’s possible.

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    Chris Mozo

    CO-FOUNDER

    Chris co-founded Jigsaw-GC, drawing on his own life experiences to provide tailored, relationship-led support for young people, families, and communities. He delivers programmes addressing issues including gangs, knife crime, online safety, bullying, trauma, and emotional wellbeing, with a focus on building trust, confidence, and positive choices.

    Chris has also made a strong impact through many years of coaching and his roots in grassroots football, using sport as a tool to mentor and engage young people. He has been recognised for his leadership and contribution to the community through awards.

meet our young ambassadors

Our Young Ambassadors are a diverse group of young people who represent the voice of the community, inspire positive change, and help shape our programmes. They bring lived experience, leadership, and creativity to everything we do, supporting peer engagement and contributing to decision-making across Jigsaw-GC.

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