The Shine Project

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

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/.

It's not very often that you read a post on social media that captures the true essence of what your charity is thriving...
05/05/2026

It's not very often that you read a post on social media that captures the true essence of what your charity is thriving to achieve through working with young people.

- Half of all mental health conditions begin before age 14. Yet many go unnoticed for years.

Not because the signs are absent. Because too often we do not recognise them, or know how to respond when they appear.

In children and young people, distress rarely looks like the textbook image of sadness. It may show up as behaviour change, falling grades, headaches, sleep problems, anxiety, withdrawal, irritability, or suddenly going quiet.

The evidence is clear: early identification, timely support and interventions can significantly improve long-term outcomes. Delays can affect education, relationships, confidence, and physical health well into adulthood.

Come along to the Community Action Network Volunteer Fair tomorrow - Wednesday 29th April, where you can meet our lovely...
28/04/2026

Come along to the Community Action Network Volunteer Fair tomorrow - Wednesday 29th April, where you can meet our lovely team, find our more about our rewarding volunteering opportunities and discover how you can get involved.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
🕙 Time: 10am – 1pm
📍 Venue: Citygate Church, 138A Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8AS

The start of the Summer term means lots of new courses to deliver.We are really excited to have so many wonderful school...
20/04/2026

The start of the Summer term means lots of new courses to deliver.

We are really excited to have so many wonderful schools booked in for our Shine and Thrive courses and can't wait to meet our students!

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/

After 12 wonderful years with The Shine Project, Liz has decided that the time is right to step down from the charity to...
14/04/2026

After 12 wonderful years with The Shine Project, Liz has decided that the time is right to step down from the charity to concentrate on her own projects with .

We cannot thank Liz enough for everything she has done over the years, we know that she has influenced so many children through her courses and helped maintain the charity from behind the scenes.

We will miss her dearly, but wish her all the luck and love for her next chapter (which we hope will involve some 'me time'!).

Meet Elle, another of our new course deliverers.Elle joined The Shine Project as she is passionate about young people le...
24/03/2026

Meet Elle, another of our new course deliverers.

Elle joined The Shine Project as she is passionate about young people learning the correct strategies to manage their mental health. She believes that through our courses, we can really make a positive impact and build strong foundations for their future.

Elle will start delivering our Shine and Thrive courses after Easter. We wish her lots of success in her Shine Project journey 🌟


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We've come to the end of one of our Shine courses with a lovely group of girls. Our last session focuses on what they wo...
18/03/2026

We've come to the end of one of our Shine courses with a lovely group of girls. Our last session focuses on what they would like for their future, planting seeds and looking back at everything they have achieved over the 8 weeks.

It's so empowering to watch our groups grow in confidence, build new friendships and discover amazing things about themselves. Little steps really can lead to something amazing and we wish all our groups coming to the end of their courses all the success for the future!

We are always looking for amazing people to be volunteers here at The Shine Project. Your time will help us to deliver o...
09/03/2026

We are always looking for amazing people to be volunteers here at The Shine Project. Your time will help us to deliver our successful courses to young people across Dorset, whilst having a lot of fun along the way!

If you can offer 2 hours of your time a week, or would like some more information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: [email protected]

Meet Zavier, one of our new course co-ordinators.Zavier's passions are dance and music, she loves to write poetry, sing ...
04/03/2026

Meet Zavier, one of our new course co-ordinators.

Zavier's passions are dance and music, she loves to write poetry, sing with her guitar, and get lost in books!

Zavier will be delivering our Shine courses from next term. We wish her lots of success in her Shine Project journey 🌟

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34 Headswell Crescent
Bournemouth, Dorset
BH10 6LH

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