The New Futures Project

13/05/2026

A round-up of our latest counselling course news. Opportunities to learn invaluable new skills are just weeks away.

We are very proud of the counselling training we provide here at the New Futures Project -so we are delighted to announce new opportunities to learn with us are just around the corner.Crucially, all of our courses are externally validated and accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central A...

27/04/2026

Due to Popular Demand we now have another Level 2 Course starting in June 2026. 📣

The CPCAB Level 2 course is often seen as the first step towards becoming a qualified counsellor, but its value goes far beyond that.

It’s a great introduction to understanding people, building empathy, and developing strong communication and listening skills.

These are essential not just in counselling, but in a wide range of roles, including healthcare, education, support work, and any people-facing profession.

Whether you’re exploring a future in counselling or simply want to improve how you connect with and support others, this course offers skills that are useful in both your professional and everyday life.

Apply now: https://www.new-futures.org.uk/apply-now

27/04/2026

Our work with hundreds of socially excluded women and young people would suffer if any of supporters - including the wonderful Your Smalls Appeal - walked away.

The New Futures Project enjoys the support of some wonderful people and organisations - be they private individuals, businesses, community groups, statutory agencies, and other charities.Our work with hundreds of socially excluded women and young people would suffer if any of those supporters walked...

02/04/2026

We are immensely proud of our drop-in service. There's always a lovely buzz of happy chatter, laughter, and, increasingly, some serious crafting.

The other day, our director Della Kagure Brown walked into our drop-in and was immediately struck by the buzz of happy chatter, laughter - and some serious crafting.Housed in a large kitchen and lounge at the back of the building, drop-in is the heart of the New Futures Project. We are very proud of...

19/03/2026

Due to overwhelming demand, we’re excited to open applications for our highly sought-after Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

This professional qualification is the essential next step for those ready to train as practising counsellors. With expert tutors, a supportive learning environment, and a strong reputation for quality training, places are filing quickly.

This is a 2 year programme that qualifies you to BACP level in order to practice as a counsellor. The course inlcudes 100 client hours placement as a counsellor which we can also facilitate as part of our wider charity mission - suporting women and young people in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland area.

📌 Full course details are in the image below, on our website and full details of Level 4 Courses can be found on the CPCAB website.
📣Secure your place early to avoid disappointment.

13/03/2026

Chengo, (centre), a second-year social work student at the University of Derby, completed an 80-day placement with us. She was great and we are sure she will thrive.

We offer placements to social work undergraduates from universities in Leicester and further afield.Working under the supervision of qualified social workers, they spend 70 to 100 days with us, directly helping the women and young people we support. We are very proud of this programme. It gives our....

04/03/2026

They included an unsigned note to tell us they'd spent time with us 10 years ago when they were studying to be a social worker. Thank you for remembering us!

A parcel packed with toiletries, cosmetics, clothing, some snacks and colouring books arrived at the New Futures Project the other day.In other words, just the kind of everyday essentials and treats the women we support here are crying out for.However, there was no name on the accompanying note.Inst...

02/03/2026

A Great day at Leicester Haymarket Warm Welcome. Sharing support and opportunities with local residents.
If you missed us or want to learn more, please visit our website.

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02/03/2026

Louise came to us a couple of months ago as a volunteer, working in our drop-in.
Her dedication and lovely relationship with the women who use the service shone through immediately - so, we've employed her to run it.

"I know we're not going to change everyone's life, but we can show every woman who comes here what is possible." After a turbulent period in her life, Louise Cook is starting afresh in Leicester with her partner. Looking for volunteering opportunities in her new home-town, an internet search suggest...

18/02/2026

"We meet women and girls every day who are living in fear of their abusers" - our director Della responds to a report in the Guardian.

We were profoundly disturbed by a recent report in the national media highlighting cases of women driven to su***de by their abusive partners and the lack of action - or, apparently in some instances, interest - taken by police and prosecutors.Domestic violence-linked su***des are now so frequent th...