What we do
Through sport and mentoring, we support over 9,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need it the most.
Our full-time Coach-Mentors work daily in schools in high-deprivation areas – improving attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and life skills through structured, evidence-based programmes. Beyond school, our Greenhouse Centre provides year-round sport, mentoring, and outreach for young people and communities who need it most.
The magic on top of it all? We stay. For years. While others drop in and out, we’re a daily presence – year after year. Our coaches become one of the most consistent, trusted adults in a young person’s life. That trust and belief is what changes everything.
Too many young people are being left behind
It’s not because they lack potential, but because poverty stacks the odds against them. It affects their education, their mental health, and their future. That’s why, for over 23 years, we’ve built a model that works – changing life chances one relationship at a time.
We don’t just put great people into schools…
We place Coach-Mentors with purpose. It’s backed by data, driven by need, and they’re equipped with a proven curriculum.
Our programmes are grounded in the STEP life skills framework, built around Positive Youth Development, and continually evaluated to make sure they work—and keep working – for those who need them most.
Where We Work
Secondary Schools
Coach-Mentors embedded in schools full time all-year round (including holidays), helping students develop skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
Primary Schools
Sport and mentoring tailored to younger children – building early foundations for self-belief, teamwork and resilience. Like secondary, our coach-mentors are there year-round.
The Greenhouse Centre
A year-round hub in Marylebone offering free sport, mentoring, and a sense of belonging to young people and families.
We’re in over 65 schools – largely in London, but also Leicester and Portsmouth.
Our approach
Our approach is rooted in Positive Youth Development – a strengths-based model that helps young people discover what they’re capable of, and who they can become.
To ensure quality and consistency, we’ve developed the Greenhouse Curriculum – a structured, evidence-based programme that sets a new standard for youth development through sport. Built with leading experts, it includes: age-appropriate coaching plans linked to STEP, built-in mentoring and reflection moments, and outcomes aligned to school priorities like attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing.
Every activity, both on and off the court, is designed to unlock potential. Our STEP life skills Framework builds on four key areas in every session:
Social
– Communication – Expressing ideas clearly and listening to others
– Relationships & teamwork – Working collaboratively and respectfully
Thinking
– Decision-making – Approaching challenges with confidence and imagination
– Self-reflection – Understanding strengths and areas of growth
Emotional
– Building confidence – Believing in oneself and knowing how to fail and try again
– Self-discipline – Building focus and positive habits
Physical
– Problem-solving & creativity – Exploring ideas through physical expression
– A happy, healthy love of activity – Fostering enjoyment and long-term engagement of physical activity
We focus on the young people who need us most
We work with young people facing multiple, compounding barriers. That includes those who:
The difference your support makes
Our programmes work. The results speak for themselves:
