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Relationship-First Mentoring & Community Support

Helping children, young people and adults build confidence, independence and resilience.

Chelmsford & Essex

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19/10/2026

October is ADHD awareness month.. something that’s close to me as ADHD affects me personally too.

Working with young people has taught me that engagement isn’t always about having the best activity or the perfect session planned. For young people with ADHD, attention, motivation and emotional regulation can sometimes be challenging. That’s why I believe it’s SO important to be curious, adaptable and genuinely interested in the person in front of you.

Find out what motivates them. Ask great questions, listen. Be willing to change your plans… but most importantly build a relationship where they feel safe and understood :)

Connection first. Everything else build from there 🙏

18/09/2026

Today is youth mental health day!! And the theme this year is .

Powerful message because young people do not need to have their whole future figured out, I 100% didn’t but It can be built slowly…

This week I was with a young person I work with and while we were hitting some balls he started telling me about a boat he had helped to build and also got to sail in it which I think is absolutely EPIC! He was proud and you could see it.

That conversation might have seemed small, but it mattered! feeling proud of something you’ve done can be the beginning of believing you are capable of more. Watching someone’s confidence grow week by week naturally as we spend more time together is the reason why we do what we do and are so passionate about it!!!!

10/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day 💚

This one means a lot to me personally.

I’ve had my own struggles with mental health over the years and been in some really dark places. Sport, exercise and having good people around me has helped me more than I can explain, and it’s a big part of why I’m so passionate about what we’re building with Channels Futures.

You never really know what someone else is going through, so If you’re struggling, please talk to someone. And if you think someone you know might be struggling, just check in on them. Sometimes just knowing someone is there can mean more than you realise.

You don’t always have to have the right words or know how to fix things. Sometimes just being there is enough.

Our door is always open 💚

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04/09/2026

Really pleased to have completed my Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Disability and Impairments.

Having ADHD myself, I understand that people do not all learn, engage or build confidence in the same way. That is why this qualification feels so relevant to the work we do at Channels Futures.

We use movement, outdoor activity and golf to help people feel comfortable, build trust and begin making progress in a way that works for them.

I’m really looking forward to the new academic year and supporting more young people to reconnect with education and start believing in themselves.

Sometimes progress is simply turning up, trying something new or staying engaged for a little longer.

Those small wins add up.

17/07/2026

One of my students made this little poster for me and honestly it has made my day 😁 these small little moments remind me why we do what we do!

Watching a young person grow in confidence, back themselves and realise what they’re capable of is what Channels Futures is all about!!

Grateful for every young person and family that trust me to be part of their journey 🙏❤️

16/07/2026

It didn’t come home this time! ⚽😂

On a more positive note, we’ve opened up a few spaces for our 1:1 and 2:1 movement mentoring sessions.

If your child or young person is struggling with confidence, anxiety, low self-esteem, school engagement or just needs someone in their corner, we’d love to help. Our sessions use movement and real conversations to build trust, confidence and resilience in a relaxed outdoor environment.

For our 2:1 sessions they can bring a friend, which often helps take the pressure off and makes those first few sessions much more comfortable.

We believe in progress over perfection. Every young person is different, so we meet them where they’re at and help them move forward at their own pace.

If you think this could benefit your child, someone you support, or a young person you know, send us a message or give us a call. We’re always happy to have a chat and see if we’re the right fit.

📍Based in Chelmsford, supporting young people across Essex.

11/07/2026

Proud of this bloke! This movement challenges balance, coordination, core strength and body awareness, while encouraging the brain and body to work together. For people living with a brain injury, these small moments of progress can make a real difference in everyday life. That’s why I love what we do. It’s never about being perfect, it’s about building confidence, one step at a time. 💙

09/07/2026

One of our students LSA spoke to us and told us the improvements he has seen at home and college! I believe in making sessions fun but also pushing you enough to get a win! Relationship first always!!

08/07/2026

Hello people, this is something I’ve created for the summer holidays, something positive for the youths and help them build confidence while having fun!! This is my absolute passion and I’m super excited to welcome you!!

22/04/2026

Most young people don’t lack ability…
they lack the right environment to grow.

That’s why I use my method:

CFER
Connect. Focus. Engage. Reflect.

🔹 Connect – build trust first (nothing works without it)
🔹 Focus – remove overwhelm, keep it simple
🔹 Engage – movement + real action, not just talking
🔹 Reflect – build confidence through awareness

Since applying this, I’ve seen:
✔️ Confidence go through the roof
✔️ Engagement levels completely change
✔️ Young people start believing in themselves again

This is for the ones who don’t fit the system…
and were never meant to.

If you work with young people in Essex or know someone who needs this — message me.

Address

4 Pratts Farm Cottages
Chelmsford
CM33PR

Telephone

+447795478178

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