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Our most vulnerable children need more than patchwork solutions 

Many young people don’t miss school because they don’t care – they miss it because they don’t feel like they belong. Our CEO Don Barrell explores why short-term solutions like free breakfasts and mentoring schemes aren’t enough to tackle absenteeism and why trusted, long-term relationships – like those built by Greenhouse Sports’ Coach-Mentors – are key to helping young people feel motivated to show up.
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From play to profession: Helping young people build careers

We empower young people by transforming skills learned on the court into valuable career opportunities. Through dedicated mentorship, our coaches help young people build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills, paving the way from play to profession. Read about our Panel event ‘Unlocking Opportunity’ that delved into how we’re shaping brighter futures and supporting pathways to meaningful employment.
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Celebrating every victory: Highlights from our school year-end

As the school year draws to a close, we take a moment to celebrate a snapshot of some of the recent incredible accomplishments within our Team for Life. Thanks to the support of our dedicated coaches and the determination of our young people, we’ve gained national recognition across various sports.
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More than sport

At Greenhouse Sports, we’re more than just a sports charity – we’re hope and opportunity to the young people we work with. To put it simply, we transform young lives through the power of sport and mentoring. For the next two weeks, you can help us make double the impact, with your donation going twice as far, thanks to the Champions for Children Big Give campaign!
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Mentoring: The power to change a life

The transformative power of mentoring can change a young person’s life. We see this every day in our work. Mentoring isn’t just a part of what we do; it’s at the core of our mission. We want to do more, reach more young people, and have a bigger impact. To help us do this, we’re launching our brand new Mentoring Fund.
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This much I know

As our On Her Team campaign comes to an end—a month devoted to celebrating the women in our community and encouraging more girls to join in—we hear directly from our CEO, Don Barrell, about his personal journey and insights gained along the way.
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