Published on 15th November 2022, interviewed by the Metro Newspaper, we were invited to discuss The Mentoring Lab's project to improve the Met's recruitment of African and Caribbean youth.
To read the article in full visit the Metro Newspaper here
For more information contact us on the details below
Office Number: 02081588500
Office Mobile: 07412640174
Office email: [email protected]
We are proud to be recipients of The Met Police Outreach Fund to support their efforts in increasing the recruitment of people from diverse backgrounds.
We are not blind to the issues within The Met Police, and the systemic issues affecting the relationship the force has with the black community.
We strongly believe that creating a safe place and community for Black, African and Caribbean youth who already want to get into policing is a model for increasing recruitment and retention.
This project is youth-led and aims to:
To learn more about the project, please read the article in the Metro Newspaper found here. Note you will have to register with Metro newspaper first.
To learn more about this project or to apply to take part contact us on the details below
Office Number: 02081588500
Office Mobile: 07412640174
Office email: [email protected]
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Tutor Fair, one of London's leading tutoring marketplace with over 19,000 tutors and over 62,000 students registered.
If your child is registered with The Mentoring Lab, aged 11-16 years old and would like free tutoring, please complete this form. This offer is first come first serve.
To take part complete this form as soon as possible. This offer is first come first serve.
In August 2023, over 20 young people and supporting staff will climb Mount Snowdon, experiencing nature, conquering fears and challenging fixed mindsets and unbeneficial beliefs.
This sponsored hike will help raise the necessary funds to contribute toward running our mentoring and holiday clubs and 1:1 mentoring sessions.
So far we have supported over 2000 young people who had previously struggled with navigating school, race and culture here in the UK. With our support, young people have learnt essential tools to improve the quality of their life and make a healthy transition from adolescence to adulthood. They are empowered, resilient and now have a positive attitude toward life.
With your help, The Mentoring Lab will be able to continue to provide young people, with culturally sensitive activities, mentoring and advocacy support, resources and the opportunities essential to reflect, explore, reframe and develop the qualities and characteristics to thrive.
Without your kind help, we will have to reduce the number of days and hours our service is open to help those overcome challenges that cause significant reduction in their mental health, well-being and quality of life.
Kindly make a gift aid donation via Local Giving https://localgiving.org/appeal/Snowdoniachallenge.
Thank you
This Black History Month we have a selection of training focused on supporting school teachers and youth practitioners in developing their mentoring practice.
We aim to enhance the power of mentoring to support black boys and girls. This training is perfect for teachers, trustees and all youth practitioners.
We have an amazing stage and radio play project that can be used to demonstrate your child's confidence, commitment, courage and talent.
To take part simply text us on 07412640174, expressing your child's interest in taking part.
About the Production
‘Friends Like Family’ is a three-part radio drama exploring the complicated relationships that develop between a group of teenage school friends from London, when one of them becomes gravely ill.
Co-written by young scriptwriters from the Mentoring Lab, Sarah Bishop, Lilyana Araujo and others, ‘Friends Like Family’ is an expression of what life is like for many teenagers in London. The story draws on the personal experiences of the teenage writing group and touches on a range of sensitive subjects including relationships with parents, mental health, addiction and terminal illness.
About the Workshop Facilitator
Delivered by Kai Gama, creative producer of stage, film, music albums and radio plays. Kai Gama has a solid background in Theatre production and editing at Pride Magazine and producing for SPID Theatre in West London. Producing creative pieces for diverse communities across London.
To take part simply text us on 07412640174, expressing your child's interest in taking part.
Key Information
To take part simply text us on 07412640174, expressing your child's interest in taking part.
This Summer, we are excited to announce that the British Red Cross will deliver a series of free First Aid workshops for Summer Game Time participants aged 10 - 19 years old.
As part of the Holiday Food and Activities programme, our summer Game Time programmes running in Waltham Forest, Hackney and Tower Hamlets are focused on getting active and healthy eating.
Enrichment offer
Our enrichment offer includes the first aid training, along with discussions around personal safety. Added to this our enrichment offer also includes mentoring activities from our Mentoring Tool Kit, arts and craft and well being education based on Zones of Regulation tool.
The British Red Cross First Aid workshops teach:
Young people will also be shown where to get support if they have an injury or illness, as well as introducing them to the work the British Red Cross we do in the UK.
To enrol for our half term programmes register here.
Work alongside our creative producers Kai Gama and Kadian Robinson to develop content for The Mentoring Lab and our carefully selected partners. You'll be part of our Youth Committee, a steering group that co-produce projects and ideas highlighting critical matters affecting young people.
With regular challenges, you will enhance the voice of our participants, parents and staff, champion youth mentoring and most importantly develop your character, qualities and career ambitions.
This role will open the door to a creative career.
If you are 16 years old or over, you can develop essential leadership skills by becoming a peer mentor, mentoring a younger age 10-14 years old.
We will train you to ensure you have a complete understanding of what's involved and how to mentor safely.
You'll receive the following training:
For more information apply to volunteer here
For young people living in Tower Hamlets, Newham, City, and Hackney, we currently have grant funding to offer six months of free mentoring to 40 young people from black and global majority backgrounds, most in need of mentoring as a means to offer additional support.
This free mentoring aims to support black youth in understanding resilience tools and addressing the social issues that impact their mental health as they journey from adolescence into adulthood.
Sometimes we all feel lonely, misunderstood or stereotyped and our free mentoring will offer compassion, empathy and a safe space to navigate the oftentimes harsh racist environments experienced daily.
Mentoring Tool Kit
Our mentoring is framed by our mentoring tool kit to support our mentors in delivering high-quality mentoring that supports young people in reflecting on their current situation, their strengths and the opportunities available to them.
Learn more about our tool kit here
Hear feedback from Xirone, an ex mentee
Who are the mentors?
This project is supported by our team of trained mentors and corporate volunteers who have undergone our safer recruitment process, including reference and DBS checks.
FAQ
Mentoring is fortnightly. Sessions last one hour. Delivered face to face or online. At school or in a safe space in the community. Mentoring is free for six months. Sessions are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Contact us
If you are aged 8 - 25 years old, from black and global majority backgrounds, and live in Tower Hamlets, Newham, City or Hackney and would like to receive 6 months of free mentoring, please contact [email protected] or call her directly on 02081588500 ext 333.