Mentoring Plus

Mentoring Plus Helping young people in Bath & North East Somerset feel safe, heard and hopeful for their futute.

Mentoring Plus supports young people in Bath & NE Somerset who are facing challenges. We help 5-25 year olds feel connected through award-winning mentoring schemes, youth clubs and inspiring activities programmes in our community.

Meet Peter Lant, founder of Walking Solves (Bath), and Big BaNES 100k partner since last year.Over the last three years,...
19/08/2026

Meet Peter Lant, founder of Walking Solves (Bath), and Big BaNES 100k partner since last year.

Over the last three years, Peter, along with his trusty dog Sid, has developed the most incredible walking community in Bath. He has brought together hundreds of people from all walks of life (sorry, we couldn't resist!) through two weekly walks (Wednesday & Saturday).

You only need to tune into Peter's socials or the Facebook group with its 3,500 members to get a sense of what's evolved here: the beautiful energy that ripples through the group, and the benefits it brings its members.

As Peter said recently:

“Yes, we go walking. Yes, we go as a group. But it’s not about how fast we go or how many miles we do. It’s not even about the walks. The walks are just great things to do. Walking is good for you. It’s good for you mentally and it’s good for you physically. But it’s more about the community.”

Peter is taking on this year's Big BaNES 100k and, in true Walking Solves style, is going the extra mile (sorry again, this is too much fun!), aiming to complete 1,500km by the end of September.

He's almost there, so if you can give him a boost, and help him raise vital funds for our charity, Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset, donate today:

https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/walking-solves

Thank you, and huge thanks to Peter. Wishing you all the best for the last stretch.

Not all heroes wear capes!In fact, some of them run software companies, gastro pubs, estate agencies, building societies...
18/08/2026

Not all heroes wear capes!

In fact, some of them run software companies, gastro pubs, estate agencies, building societies and law firms, and over the past year we have been lucky enough to have their support.

By rummaging at jumble sales, racing our city's streets, hosting, sponsoring and speaking at our events, our local business heroes have raised more than £19,000 🎉🎉🎉

As a charity, we've seen demand rise once again this year, and these funds will make a huge difference.

We know we can't do what we do without our community behind us, so we want to say a massive thank you to all of the local businesses for their support, including those who also gave raffle prizes, donations and other gifts that made this year possible.

👀 Take a look to find out how they've made a difference.

If your business is ready to help us give young people a chance and build a kinder and more connected community, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch: [email protected] / 01225 429 694 to find out more.

Can you help us launch our new Boys' Group?We've teamed up with Boys In Mind to launch a brand-new activity group for bo...
12/08/2026

Can you help us launch our new Boys' Group?

We've teamed up with Boys In Mind to launch a brand-new activity group for boys aged 11–14 in Bath, offering a relaxed space to learn skills, have fun and forge new friendships.

We're now on the lookout for 8-10 male volunteers, or those who identify as male, to help bring this group to life in November, encouraging young people to get involved with fun activities and supporting them to have positive conversations.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

✅ Open-minded and up for trying new activities

✅ Free on Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm to 7:30pm (term time only) in Bath

✅ Keen to make a difference for boys in Bath & North East Somerset

You don't need any prior experience. We'll give you all the training and support you need.

Interested?

Get in touch with our team and we can tell you all about the role and get you signed up for our free training on Saturdays 3 and 10 October in Bath.

[email protected] / 01225 429 694

You can also read more about our group via our website: www.mentoringplus.net/news

"When was the last time you felt completely present? No distractions, no to-do list, just the moment you were in?In a wo...
06/08/2026

"When was the last time you felt completely present? No distractions, no to-do list, just the moment you were in?

In a world where we are expected to be constantly switched on, that kind of stillness can feel hard to come by. But one local charity, Mentoring Plus, offers exactly that to the young people they support and the volunteers who walk alongside them...."

Turn to page 57 in The Bath Magazine's fabulous August issue, to read more.

https://issuu.com/mcpublishing/docs/the_bath_magazine_august_2026

Thank you to our trustee Graham Abbey for the lovely words about mentoring 💙💚

If you're keen to volunteer with us, we'd love to hear from you. Our next round of free training is coming up in October.

www.mentoringplus.net/get-involved

04/08/2026

Too often, life for the young people we support becomes incredibly hard, through no fault of their own.

And for some, even leaving the house can feel like too much.

But as our Senior Practitioner Lou shares, time with a kind volunteer mentor can make a real difference 💙💚

Can you help us create more stories like these?

From now until March, every new monthly donation will be doubled, at no extra cost to you, thanks to HandSpark Charitable Trust.

For example, £25 a month becomes £50, funding a whole month of mentoring sessions.

Become our Friend today:

https://mentoringplus.net/get-involved/donate-today-and-inspire-young-lives

Thank you.

Join Annie Legge and The Bath 5k Map crew tomorrow evening for a sunset community walk from Farleigh Hungerford to Iford...
03/08/2026

Join Annie Legge and The Bath 5k Map crew tomorrow evening for a sunset community walk from Farleigh Hungerford to Iford Manor.

This beautiful 5km circular walk will start at 6pm (meet at 5:45pm) in the field at Stowford Manor Farm (Farleigh Swimming Club entrance).

No sign up required, but please consider a £5 donation, or £15 to receive a free Bath 5k Map.

All donations will support Mentoring Plus and Off the Record Bath & NES

There will be a chance for an optional swim at the end if you have membership of the club. If not, do consider it! It is so beautiful!

For all information and the donation page visit:

https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/100k-community-walks

Thanks to the generous support of a local donor, and in partnership with Boys In Mind, we're launching a new weekly acti...
29/07/2026

Thanks to the generous support of a local donor, and in partnership with Boys In Mind, we're launching a new weekly activity group in Bath on Tuesday evenings for boys aged 11-14.

Supported by male volunteers, attendees will be encouraged to get involved with fun activities each week, from cooking to bushcraft, and work on projects together over the course of 19 weeks (in term-time).

Our CEO Ruth Keily said:

"We know the best conversations happen when young people are busy doing something together with trusted adults, and we are looking forward to seeing how our attendees benefit from positive time together each week."

We’re now taking referrals for the group and seeking male volunteers to support activities and encourage positive connections every week.

Find out more via our website (www.mentoringplus.net/news) or by contacting our Head of Practice Helen Goodchild:

[email protected]

Thank you and please share 🙏

Hello Friends! 👋Thank you so much to everyone who has become a Friend of Mentoring Plus over the last few weeks and is n...
22/07/2026

Hello Friends! 👋

Thank you so much to everyone who has become a Friend of Mentoring Plus over the last few weeks and is now supporting us with a monthly donation.

We are beyond thrilled to have you by our side as we support young people in Bath & North East Somerset.

Haven't joined yet?

All new monthly gifts are being match-funded by the brilliant HandSpark Charitable Trust. This means your gift will go twice as far, whether you choose to donate £5 per month or £50.

Help us make the most of this fantastic opportunity and become our Friend today:

https://mentoringplus.net/get-involved/donate-today-and-inspire-young-lives

Thank you.

This Wednesday 🌅 in BathThe Bath 5k Map crew is hosting a series of sunset community walks as part of this year’s Big Ba...
20/07/2026

This Wednesday 🌅 in Bath

The Bath 5k Map crew is hosting a series of sunset community walks as part of this year’s Big BaNES 100k.

The Big BaNES 100k is an outdoor summer challenge which supports our charity and Off the Record Bath & NES.

The next walk is taking place on Wednesday 22 July in Bath city centre.

📍Meet at Waitrose 5:45pm for 6pm start

🙋‍♂️Local walking leader, facilitator, coach and author Garry Pratt will be guiding the walk.

💚 So if you enjoy meeting new people, feeling inspired and getting outdoors, please join!

No booking required, just a suggested donation of £5. If you donate £15, you’ll receive a free Bath 5k Map.

All info and donation page: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/100k-community-walks

With huge thanks to Annie and Garry 💙💚

Please come along / share 🙏

Last week, Larkhall Athletic F.C. hosted a brilliant charity football tournament, thanks to the incredible support and g...
16/07/2026

Last week, Larkhall Athletic F.C. hosted a brilliant charity football tournament, thanks to the incredible support and generosity of Camella Estate Agents Bath and local businesses.

Teams traded the desk for the pitch and enjoyed a bit of friendly competition. Local DJs provided the soundtrack and excellent caterers kept us all fed and watered (which was definitely needed in the scorching 34C heat!).

A huge shout out to Melissa Anderson, Natalie Quirk, Paul Rankin and our very own Evie Brady for smashing this one out of the park (or stadium!).

And of course, a massive thank you to everyone who took part!

We're still tallying up the funds raised, but we know it's at least £3,000 🥳

Want to support a cracking event like this one and inspire young lives? Get in touch: [email protected]

📸 A few snaps from the day and the winning team, Camella!

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