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Beacon Invicta Youth Project is a volunteer-led youth project in Gravesham/North Kent. Follow for updates as we grow!

We’re developing free 1 to 1 mentoring, a weekly youth group and activities for children and young people aged 7-16.

04/06/2026

💛 BEACON YOUTH GROUPS 💛

Youth groups are about more than activities.

They’re about creating a safe space where young people can build confidence, make friendships, try new things and feel comfortable being themselves.

'I think these young people really benefit from the 1 to 1 and group sessions as it gives them a place to be happy, socialise and just be who they are with no judgement' - Beacon Volunteer

Thank you to the volunteers helping create welcoming spaces for local young people each week 💛

03/06/2026

💛 BEHIND THE SCENES 💛

Without the help and support of our volunteers and wider community, Beacon simply wouldn’t exist.
Whether it’s mentoring, fundraising, socials, admin or support behind the scenes - every role helps make Beacon’s support for local young people possible.

A huge thank you to everyone supporting Beacon so far, including those often working quietly behind the scenes to help things run smoothly each week.

Every bit of support genuinely makes a difference 💛

02/06/2026

💛 WHY I VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR 💛

'Being consistent and a positive role model for each individual young person.' - Beacon Volunteer

This Volunteers’ Week, we wanted to highlight the importance of mentoring and the volunteers helping support local young people through Beacon Invicta Youth Project.

Mentoring isn’t about being perfect... sometimes it’s simply about showing up, listening, encouraging and helping a young person feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

Parent feedback:
'He loves his weekly sessions. I’ve seen a massive improvement in the way he is in himself. His confidence has grown hugely and behaviour at school has improved'

Young person feedback:
'Having someone to talk to has been really helpful. I feel calmer than before too'

Thank you to the volunteers helping young people build confidence, friendships and trusted relationships through Beacon Invicta 💛

01/06/2026

💛 VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK 💛

This week is all about recognising the people who help make Beacon possible.

From mentoring and youth groups to fundraising, socials, admin and support behind the scenes - every person gives their time to help create something positive for local young people in our community.

We regularly see the difference that positive role models, encouragement and consistency can make.

“Young people teach us just as much as we teach them” - Beacon Volunteer

Thank you to every single volunteer and supporter helping Beacon grow 💛

28/05/2026

Beacon Invicta’s first ever trip complete! ✅

Yesterday we took a group of young people to Ninja Warrior Chatham for Beacon Invicta’s first ever trip - it was brilliant!

They threw themselves into it, encouraged each other, had a laugh, tried new challenges and made some great memories together.

One of our volunteers summed it up perfectly:
“It was lovely to see all the children so relaxed and enjoying themselves.”

One parent also shared how lovely it was to see their child having such a great time with Beacon, especially as he doesn’t always get many chances to socialise - but with Beacon, he gets on so well with the other children.

That’s exactly what we want Beacon trips to feel like - a safe, positive, fun, and full of moments where young people can just be themselves.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, supporters, families, and to The National Lottery Community Fund for helping make opportunities like this possible.

Onwards! 💛

22/05/2026

Go Beyond for Beacon is already off to a great start...

It’s been brilliant seeing people sign up and hearing some of the challenge ideas already - from step goals and push-ups to walking challenges, scrapping takeaways, and creative ways to raise funds.

That’s exactly what this is about:

Your challenge. Your way. 💯

It doesn’t need to be extreme. It just needs to be something that works for you.

Every challenge helps local young people step outside their comfort zone, build confidence, and experience something they may never have had the chance to do before.

If you’re taking part, share your progress and tag us in - we’d love to see how you’re getting on!

Want to get involved?
👉 https://forms.gle/zdX8wBhuZRFHg4gFA

Prefer to support by donating?
👉 https://www.beaconinvicta.org/home/donate

And if you can’t take part or donate, sharing this post still really helps us spread the word 💛

Thank you to everyone getting behind it.

10/05/2026

Today is National Children's Day and we’re raising awareness of why supporting young people in our community matters.

Many young people are dealing with things quietly - loneliness, bullying, low confidence, anxiety, or simply feeling like they don’t fit in.

As a youth group charity, we believe every young person deserves:
✨ A safe space
✨ Positive role models
✨ Friendship and belonging
✨ Opportunities to grow and thrive

Sometimes, support starts with something simple such as a conversation, an activity, or knowing there are people who genuinely care.

Together, we can make a difference - one young person at a time.

04/05/2026

Go Beyond for Beacon is off to a great start 💛

It’s been brilliant hearing people’s challenge ideas already.

So far, we’ve had ideas like:

• 10,000 steps a day
• A 12-day walking marathon
• 5 mile sponsored walk
• Scrapping takeaways and donating the money saved
• Baking cupcakes to sell
• 100 push-ups a day

That’s exactly what this fundraiser is about — your challenge, your way.

You don’t need to do anything extreme. Walk, run, cycle, get active, give something up, set yourself a goal… whatever works for you.

Every challenge helps local young people step outside their comfort zone, build confidence, and experience something they may never have had the chance to do before.

Want to get involved?
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Zcpo3u6JCNkYqG5X9

Prefer to donate instead?
👉 Donate here: https://www.beaconinvicta.org/home/donate

Thanks for supporting Beacon and the young people we work with. 💛

01/05/2026

We’re launching something new…

Go Beyond for Beacon

Take on a challenge — your way — and help fund an outdoor adventure away from home for local young people.

Walk, run, cycle, get active… or come up with your own.

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/zdX8wBhuZRFHg4gFA

Thanks for getting involved — and for spreading the word 💛

30/04/2026

A big thank you to Asda Gravesend for the kind donation of drinks and snacks for our youth groups.

Your generosity is appreciated and makes such a real difference

Address

Gravesend

Telephone

+447564014535

Website

http://www.beaconinvicta.org.uk/

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