Widening Horizons

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• To raise the aspirations of young disabled people and make them aware of what they can achieve in life
• To increase confidence and self esteem
• To help young disabled people to make choices about their future

Widening Horizons achieves this through matching young disabled people with positive, encouraging role models who can relate to the issues affecting them.

Widening Horizons is supported by BBC Children in Need and the Jack Petchey Foundation

 Would you like to have a mentor?

• Are you aged between 11 – 25?
• Would you like to discuss issues that are important to you?
• Would you like to try different activities and meet new people?

We could link you with a trained mentor to work with you to achieve your personal goals

Would you like to be a mentor?

• Are you a disabled person?
• Are you a good communicator and able to give 4 – 8 hours of your time each month?
• Would you like to help a young disabled person make choices about their future?

Mentors will receive ongoing support and training, and learn useful and transferable skills

How we have helped so far

Being a Mentor on the Widening Horizons Project has not only built up my self confidence, but has also enabled me to give a little something back to others who are at present in a very similar place/predicament as I had been in the past.

Robin Chapman, Widening Horizons Mentor

How do you get involved?

Get in touch! Give us a call, email or write to us and we can discuss what you would like to do. Alternatively download one of our information packs at the bottom of this page.

Upcoming Events and Training:

We currently do not have any events or training booked, but please check back again soon.

 For further information on Widening Horizons please contact us, or download one of our information packs below.

Download Widening Horizons Mentor Handbook