Lifespace

What does Lifespace offer?

Lifespace helps improve young lives. Through one-to-one mentoring with trained volunteers, young people learn about anger management, emotional well-being, sexual health and their own self-worth. The mentors work with them to help them overcome difficulties, restore relationships, enrich skills, extend knowledge, improve learning and attainment, strengthen motivation & make positive, safe and healthy lifestyle choices.

What is the charity’s background?

Chris Spriggs used to tutor excluded pupils. He became a mentor to reduce the disadvantages they faced and create positive opportunities instead. The popularity of the mentoring revealed an urgent need for this service in the Stratford area so with the help of funding from the local church, Chris set up Lifespace in 2004 and already has a team of twelve employees and volunteers.

Why should you support Lifespace?

Around 120 young people use Lifespace each year, typically spending three hours every month with their mentor. For mentors, this is a chance to make a real difference at a crucial time in a vulnerable young person’s life and all volunteers undergo accredited training before they start.