Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2025 ✨ PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 was thrilled to be a part of such a special evening, the room was packed with truly inspirational young people from across Somerset. We would like to send a heart felt congratulations to all of the nominees 🎉💙

It's National Volunteer Week! Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and we'd like to thank each and everyone of them💙Each volunteer gives approx. 2 hours weekly/fortnightly and they really do make a difference in the life of their young mentee. 👉promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Our next endorsed training dates are fast approaching!✨ It's not too late to book your place. Would you like to make a difference to a young persons life? Can you give 2 hours weekly or fortnightly? We would love to hear from you. Learn more at promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Am I too old to mentor? Absolutely not!😄 Mentoring means sharing wisdom, inspiring growth & building connections. You become a catalyst for positive change, gifting your time and in turn, witnessing transformations in both your mentee and yourself💙 👉 promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

The power of relationships 💞 Relationships are not just a source of comfort, they play a critical role in our health. The need for connection is deeply ingrained in human nature, and they're key to our overall well-being. Connect with a young person! 👉promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

It’s UK Bike Week!🚲Many of our mentors love going for bike rides with their young person, it’s a great way to build meaningful connections while having fun! Mentoring through shared interests like cycling or countryside walks can be so rewarding💙 👉 promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Huge thanks to Taunton Vale Polo Club who are holding a charity event on July 25th at Orchard Portman and we are one of the two chosen charities! Looks to be a fun evening! 🐎4 games of polo 🔥BBQ 🍹Bar Gates open at 5pm and the first game starts at 6pm. Come and say hi!

A huge thank you to the Benefact Group who have awarded us £1000 in their latest Movement for Good Awards draw, and to the people who have taken their time to choose us. With generous donations like this, we can continue to support vulnerable young people throughout Somerset💙

What are the benefits of volunteering? Volunteering offers a wealth of benefits. By giving your time and skills, you can make a real difference in the lives of young people, foster meaningful connections, and strengthen your sense of purpose💙 Learn more; promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Welcome to our newest trainees, who started their training at Somerton! Thank you to everyone who attended their first day of Endorsed training - we look forward to seeing you all again later this week. Learn more and discover our future training dates at promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

After 8 months of mentoring, 100% of mentees said their mentor was ‘good for them’ and ‘on their side’. The impact on mentoring can never be underestimated. Mentoring creates safe, positive spaces where young people can be themselves and grow💙 👉 promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Meet our newest trainees! 👋 A huge thankyou to our newest trainees who are officially half way through their training and will be attending day 3 this week! It's always rewarding for us as a team to watch their progress throughout the training💙 👉promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Mentoring is rewarding✨ Many volunteers report increased confidence, improved wellbeing, & a greater sense of community connection. It’s an opportunity to grow & discover the impact you can have; while making memories and connections along the way💙 👉promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

What mentoring means to me? 💞 Our volunteer mentors share what mentoring means to them, and why it matters💙 But don’t just take their word for it, find out for yourself why volunteer mentoring is truly rewarding! Visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/ to find out more!

Thank you to Black Down Community Choir who kindly chose PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 as their Charity of the Year 2024/2025. After a truly uplifting performance, they very kindly presented us with a cheque. It's been a pleasure attending your concerts; thank you for the money raised💙

Taunton Vale Polo club's charity event on Friday 25th has PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 as one of their chosen charity’s! Enjoy an exciting evening of polo, whilst raising money! All proceeds raised, goes towards helping us to help more vulnerable children and young people across Somerset💙

“My mantra is that you are never too old to learn & learning from the younger generation is the best you can get.” Mentoring is a truly rewarding experience. It's about bringing generations together and learning from one another💙 Learn more at promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

The summer holidays are here! 🌞 For many young people, 6 weeks off is blissful. Days filled with ice cream and trips to the beach. But for others, school was their safe place. Mentors can provide a safe space, and offer a shoulder to lean on 💙 💻 promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Our next endorsed training starts on September 12th, in Somerton ✨ If you would like to make a difference to a young person, come and join us! You will explore the Poly Vagal Theory, Attachment styles and much more 🤓 Find out more at promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/

Only 10 weeks left of the Co-op funding round to go! ⏰ Thank you to everyone who has chosen us as their local cause so far💙 Please help spread the word - each vote makes a difference! You can select us as your local cause here - membership.coop.co.uk/causes/86762