In 2024 we…
Supported 11,446 families
Gave 147 young people opportunities for their futures
Ran projects reaching 7,675 children, young people and their families directly including…
Supported 11,446 families
We believe that in order to support children, we must ensure that they have a solid support system at home.
That’s why we also provide services to the parents and wider families of children.
This includes support into employment, child contact centres, parental conflict sessions, vitamins for expectant mothers, and e-learning courses.
Find out more by visiting https://freshfutures.org.uk/support-for-parents-families/
Gave 147 young people opportunities for their futures
Brian Jackson College
Fresh Futures operates three alternative provision colleges that welcomes students who have found that mainstream education isn’t for them and are facing exclusion. The colleges, located in Huddersfield and Heckmondwike, support pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Fresh Futures colleges aim to inspire all our pupils to be motivated and successful citizens, equipped to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. We have created a positive environment that offers a fresh start and encourages and promotes pupils’ academic, social, moral, spiritual and cultural learning.
Brian Jackson College, Post-16 Provision
At Brian Jackson College, our mission is to provide a supportive and inspiring environment where every student can reach their full potential. Our new post-16 provision is designed to offer a tailored educational experience that meets each students individual needs, interests, and future aspirations.
Employability Programme
Fresh Futures Employability Programme helps young adults aged between 18 – 26 years begin their journey towards finding employment. We have developed our innovative Employability Programme to help young people get employment ready and equip them with the skills, experience and understanding to feel confident applying for jobs.
Elevate
Elevate aims to develop young people’s confidence, self-esteem and social skills. We welcome anyone aged between 18 – 26 and living in Kirklees who wants to make more social connections and develop their confidence. We are especially keen to help those young people who are struggling to find employment or further education opportunities, as we know this group can feel invisible and in need of empowerment.
Find out more by visiting: https://freshfutures.org.uk/support-for-young-people/
Ran projects reaching 7,675 children, young people and their families directly including…
146 Stay and Play sessions for parents and their children
384 year 5 children attended a Safety Rangers event
1,010 disadvantaged children given gifts at Christmas
4,740 vitamin packs given to children under 4 and expectant mothers
1,395 Family Time sessions delivered
About Us
Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.
Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.
The aim is to ‘Improve lives and inspire change’ through our four interwoven strands of work – Education, Health & Wellbeing, Employability & Skills, and Relationships – which all help to drive equality of opportunity and social justice forward – empowering individuals to make positive life choices and be the best they can be.
We provide early interventions and medium to longer-term support for children and those in a child’s circle of influence who are facing challenges with their social, emotional, and mental health – meaning we’re experts in dealing with the difficult everyday issues they face.
We listen, we respect, we include, and we care. And through the work that we do, we aim to make a positive and lasting difference for the people we support.
WHO WE SUPPORT
Support for Children
Children are at the heart of everything we do, and we deliver a wide range of services that support their health and wellbeing. From providing free vitamins and vouchers for fruit and vegetables, to hosting huge 2-week long events surrounding safety, we do as much as we possibly can to ensure that as many children as possible have quick and easy access to the support that they need.
Support for Parents & Families
We believe that in order to support children, we must ensure that they have a solid support system at home. That’s why we also provide services to the parents and wider families of children. This includes support into employment, child contact centres, parental conflict sessions, vitamins for expectant mothers, domestic abuse programmes for perpetrators and their victims, and e-learning courses.
Support for Young People
At Fresh Futures we understand that not every young person is suited to mainstream education. Fresh Futures runs two alternative provision colleges in Heckmondwike and Huddersfield. These colleges support students’ health, wellbeing and safety, whilst helping them through their GCSEs and vocational qualifications that will help them transition into adulthood, learning skills in subjects they are passionate about.
Support for Adults
We are committed to helping everyone in the communities where we operate. That’s why we also offer several services for adults that range from providing 121 support into employment, to going into the community to provide information and inspiration to everyone. We also run two specialised services with the help of our community volunteers, to provide support and kindness to those who are lonely and isolated.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
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