Young people across Glasgow who are facing poverty, homelessness, trauma and social isolation will have greater opportunities to take part in positive activities to develop new skills and improve their wellbeing thanks to Move On’s mentoring programme.
The charity supports people experiencing challenging circumstances to achieve their goals and make lasting positive changes in their lives.
Through its mentoring service, trained volunteers are matched with young people aged 16 to 25 who are struggling to engage with education, training or employment, often while facing complex issues such as care experience, poor mental health, substance misuse or contact with the justice system.
The charity’s mentoring programme provides young people with a trusted adult relationship and regular support to help them build confidence and resilience, and work towards personal goals. Activities form a key part of the programme, with mentors and young people choosing experiences based on individual interests and aspirations. These can range from sports sessions and museum visits to creative activities and informal meet-ups, all designed to encourage participation and social connection.
Alongside mentoring, young people also receive one-to-one support from trauma-skilled key workers who can help with employability, mental wellbeing, housing and financial issues.
The Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust has awarded Move On £800 to provide practical cost-of-living support for young people taking part in the programme. The funding will help cover essentials such as supermarket vouchers, hygiene products, warm winter clothing, and energy or phone top-ups, ensuring financial hardship is not a barrier to participation.
Katherine, a Development Worker who supports young people engaging with Move On’s Mentoring Programme, said:
“This funding will enable young people facing challenges such as poverty, homelessness, trauma, and social isolation to take part in positive activities with trusted volunteer mentors, helping them build confidence, develop new skills, and improve their wellbeing. The grant will also provide practical cost-of-living support, ensuring young people can fully engage with the opportunities available to them. Thank you to the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust for your generous support of our mentoring programme, we are incredibly grateful for your help in supporting young people to achieve their goals.”
David Facenna, Corporate Culture Director at Allied Vehicles Group, said:
“Many of the young people supported by Move On are dealing with significant challenges at a crucial stage in their lives. This funding will help remove some of the everyday financial pressures they face and allow them to benefit fully from a programme that offers encouragement, guidance and practical opportunities. We’re pleased to support an organisation making a real difference to young people across Glasgow.”
By helping young people access both practical support and positive experiences, the funding will support Move On’s work to help individuals build brighter futures and achieve their personal goals.
