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Focus Charity A young people's charity with a vision of a society in which young people are inspired and empowered to have a positive impact in their Leicester community

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! So, our Facing the Future project took their first session of the month to understa...
08/10/2026

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! So, our Facing the Future project took their first session of the month to understand how dyslexia affects the lives of those who experience it.

Through a series of volunteer-led activities, the group not only explored how dyslexia can make reading, writing and maths difficult. They also explored the skills and strengths many of those with dyslexia have, including creativity.

The best way to support and give back to our communities is to learn to understand and empathise with everyone within it. Thanks to the volunteers that led the session’s activities.

Want to support young people? Why not volunteer too! Visit https://www.focus-charity.co.uk/volunteer/




Last week, our Inspire group celebrated Hidden Heroes Day, acknowledging those who do valuable work in the public servic...
07/10/2026

Last week, our Inspire group celebrated Hidden Heroes Day, acknowledging those who do valuable work in the public services sector.

After exploring the multitude of important roles Hidden Heroes play in our society, the group drew public service workers as actual superheroes.
The activity helped young people learn about the skills and responsibilities Hidden Heroes have that make their work so important.

Learn more about our Inspire project: www.focus-charity.co.uk/inspire



This week, our Facing the Future volunteers held a session about Su***de Prevention Month, and the importance of being t...
30/09/2026

This week, our Facing the Future volunteers held a session about Su***de Prevention Month, and the importance of being there to support each other.

Through a series of activities, the group discussed what support networks exist in their lives. They also explored how everyone was connected and could be there for one-another.
They also took time to talk over some light-hearted slime-making.

Our volunteers wanted to ensure the young people knew that FOCUS is a safe space, where they can seek support and discuss their issues. Thanks to them for hosting such a valuable session.

Want to support young people? Why not volunteer too! Visit https://www.focus-charity.co.uk/volunteer/




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Our October Half-Term Scheme timetable leaflet is now available on our website! Get a glimpse of everything we’ll be doi...
30/09/2026

Our October Half-Term Scheme timetable leaflet is now available on our website!
Get a glimpse of everything we’ll be doing throughout the week!

We have under a month to go till our FREE October Half-Term Scheme 2026, taking place from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October. 🍁

Interested in joining us? Book your place by emailing us at [email protected]




Last week, we partnered with Mental Health UK for a workshop on how money can affect our wellbeing. The Mental Health UK...
29/09/2026

Last week, we partnered with Mental Health UK for a workshop on how money can affect our wellbeing.

The Mental Health UK team discussed how we can better our relationship with money, and how struggles with money can lead to stress, anxiety and even feelings of guilt and shame.
The group explored financial resilience through a variety of activities, including building houses out of playdough. They then looked into how they can be financially adaptable in difficult situations, such as saving money, spending responsibly, and not judging themselves on what others have.

Thanks so much to Mental Health UK for collaborating with us!

Want to also get involved with the work we do as well? Why not collaborate with us! Contact us: https://www.focus-charity.co.uk/contact-us/




VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT: Shree! Our volunteers are a vital part of everything we do. We want to give a special highlight to...
24/09/2026

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT: Shree!

Our volunteers are a vital part of everything we do. We want to give a special highlight to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to support us and our young people.

We’ve partnered with Room to Reward, who have enabled us to offer Shree a free hotel stay as a thank you for the incredible work she does supporting young people at FOCUS.

Want to support young people? Why not volunteer too! Visit https://www.focus-charity.co.uk/volunteer/


Moving up to college can be quite a big adjustment, making returning to school in September incredibly stressful. Many o...
23/09/2026

Moving up to college can be quite a big adjustment, making returning to school in September incredibly stressful.
Many of the young people supported on our Facing the Future project have been making this transition over the course of September. We and our MHFA volunteers understand the mental strain this can cause.

So, we decided to take a break and remind us all how simple human interaction can benefit our mental wellbeing. We took time from our scheduled session plan to play games and chill out as a group.
It was good to see everyone taking part and vibing together.

Help us give more of Leicester’s young people somewhere to go, something to do, and someone to talk to: www.focus-charity.co.uk/donating-to-focus-charity/.

On Saturday, our Inspire group spent the session putting a fun twist on some of our favourite games. We got creative wit...
23/09/2026

On Saturday, our Inspire group spent the session putting a fun twist on some of our favourite games.

We got creative with ‘Human Crane’, ‘Blind-Deaf-Mute drawing’, ‘Spoons’ and ‘Architect’, adding new rules, challenges and modifiers to make each game even more exciting.
The group had a great time coming up with their own ideas, testing out the new versions and having a go at each other’s games.

A great session full of creativity, teamwork, laughter, and plenty of friendly competition.

Learn more about our Inspire project: www.focus-charity.co.uk/inspire



To celebrate the launch of the BBC Children in Need Need 2026 appeal, our CEO Matt Lilley popped into BBC Radio Leiceste...
22/09/2026

To celebrate the launch of the BBC Children in Need Need 2026 appeal, our CEO Matt Lilley popped into BBC Radio Leicester today, to meet up with Pudsey and chat with Ady Dayman on the breakfast show.

Take a listen to his interview if you weren't able to catch it: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0031g6d




For our latest Inspire session, we looked at goals and aspirations, and how reality can sometimes go against our expecta...
17/09/2026

For our latest Inspire session, we looked at goals and aspirations, and how reality can sometimes go against our expectations.

Through games like an aspiration-themed ‘Snakes and Ladders’, the group explored what goes into pursuing goals, and that it is okay if things don’t go to plan, or if their aspirations change. After all, every setback can also be a new opportunity.

Learn more about our Inspire project: www.focus-charity.co.uk/inspire



Address

73 Church Gate
Leicester
LE13AN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01162510369

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