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The Shine Project THE SHINE PROJECT Transforming the lives of young people

The Shine Project wants to support every young person to develop and maintain good physical and mental health, providing a firm foundation with which to achieve a successful and happy future

During the first week of our Shine courses, we discuss 'Values'. Looking at what is important to us as individuals and a...
12/10/2026

During the first week of our Shine courses, we discuss 'Values'. Looking at what is important to us as individuals and as a group.

Key values such as loyalty and honesty feature regularly, and make close links to those that express friendships as something that is really important to them. This activity is really great at getting our young people to think and reflect on what matters most to them.

We highlight that personal values guide our actions, decisions, and priorities in life. They shape how we think, behave, and relate to others and when our values and our lives align, we feel more fulfilled.

We've had a very creative start with one of our Shine courses. A fantastic week, with a really great group of girls.The ...
30/09/2026

We've had a very creative start with one of our Shine courses. A fantastic week, with a really great group of girls.

The marshmallow and spaghetti towers were possibly the best we've ever seen, solid foundations and great team work made for a huge structure.

With the use of imagery, we looked at how the group view women/beauty and body image. This made for some interesting discussions and lots of laughter!

If you would like to find out more about our courses, please contact [email protected].

World Su***de Prevention Day - September 10thTalking about su***de can feel difficult, but open and compassionate conver...
09/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day - September 10th

Talking about su***de can feel difficult, but open and compassionate conversations can help reduce the silence and stigma that can stop people from asking for support.

Every year around 720,000–800,000 people die by su***de globally.
Many of these deaths are preventable through early intervention, stigma reduction, and accessible mental health care.

If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts, and show them you care.. there is always someone who will listen.

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The Summer holiday's are behind us and we are ready for another exciting academic year.We look forward to meeting all of...
01/09/2026

The Summer holiday's are behind us and we are ready for another exciting academic year.

We look forward to meeting all of our amazing young people over the coming weeks who have been selected to take part in our Shine and Thrive courses.

If you would like find out more about either of our courses, please don't hesitate to contact us: [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.shineproject.org.uk/.

What a fantastic year we've had!We've welcomed three new members to our team, delivered the most courses we've ever deli...
27/07/2026

What a fantastic year we've had!

We've welcomed three new members to our team, delivered the most courses we've ever delivered and made some fantastic new connections.

We are rolling into the Summer with our hearts full of joy and wish everyone a relaxing and enjoyable break. See you all in September!

It's the little gestures at the end of our courses that really touch our hearts ❤️We absolutely love our job! We are rea...
21/07/2026

It's the little gestures at the end of our courses that really touch our hearts ❤️

We absolutely love our job!

We are really lucky to deliver our courses to so many schools across Dorset, work with fantastic students and meet some amazing staff along the way. We simply couldn't do this journey without you, THANK YOU.

For most, the summer holidays are just a few days away... But have you thought about your summer holiday wellbeing?Summe...
14/07/2026

For most, the summer holidays are just a few days away... But have you thought about your summer holiday wellbeing?

Summer is the season of fun and freedom but if you struggle with your mental health, you might not be quite so excited at the prospect of the weeks ahead.

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to help improve your
mental health and wellbeing, which can make you feel more positive and able to get the most out of your summer 🌞

Kier Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from social media platforms, such as, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube...
15/06/2026

Kier Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from social media platforms, such as, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X by 2027, but not WhatsApp or Signal.

There are mixed opinions and views about the ban with some expressing that the restrictions could further 'isolate teenagers', there needs to be 'more opportunities offline' for young people and that the ban could drive children to 'darker corners of the internet'.

As part of our Thrive course, we teach young people about the importance of safety online, the use of social media, and gaming/ chat rooms, with many expressing that they spend a huge amount of time on electronic devices.

But how do you feel about this change? Do you welcome it, or do you think teenagers will bypass age restriction systems just to get online?

Clare joined The Shine Project in January as our new administrator and course coordinator. She is passionate about helpi...
02/06/2026

Clare joined The Shine Project in January as our new administrator and course coordinator. She is passionate about helping young people learn how to manage their mental health and wellbeing, and believes that our ethos can make a positive difference to young people most in need of additional support.

We wish her lots of success in her Shine Project journey!

Should you have any questions about The Shine Project, please don't hesitate to contact her - [email protected]

This week across the country, young people will be sitting their SATs, which will be quickly followed by GCSEs, A-levels...
12/05/2026

This week across the country, young people will be sitting their SATs, which will be quickly followed by GCSEs, A-levels and 11+ exams... but are we putting too much pressure on our children to be high achievers.

Exam pressure can significantly affect mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and reduced overall well-being. With pressures arises from multiple sources, including high expectations from parents, teachers, peers, and self-imposed standards.

Many students often fear failure, and compare themselves with classmates, which intensifies stress levels and contributes to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.

Our courses at The Shine Project help young people to build healthy coping mechanisms and develop their emotional resilience, whilst also promoting their physical and mental health.

If you are a school and would like to learn more about what we can offer, please get in contact, or visit our website: https://www.shineproject.org.uk/.

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34 Headswell Crescent
Bournemouth, Dorset
BH10 6LH

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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