SAYes Mentoring

02/09/2026

As part of our "18 Stories in 18 Days" countdown, here's a reflection from Giles, one of our SAYes mentors. "My 18-year-old self thought he knew it all. So, ‘Good luck, mate. You work it out for yourself.’"

01/09/2026

As part of our "18 Stories in 18 Days" countdown, Mentor Ambassador, Lumi shares that she would tell her 18-year-old self to be selfless and curious. What would you tell your 18-year-old self? Instagram: Lumi, Mentor Ambassador, on what they'd tell their eighteen-year-old self.

31/08/2026

As part of our "18 Stories in 18 Days" countdown to our 18th birthday on September 9th, Paula, our Mentor, shares what they'd tell their eighteen-year-old self.

30/08/2026

As part of our "18 Stories in 18 Days" countdown to our 18th birthday on September 9th, Natika, our UK Programmes Lead, shares what they'd tell their eighteen-year-old self.

29/08/2026

A reflection from Alex, one of our mentors, as part of 18 Stories in 18 Days. "I won't tell myself anything. I like how things came out."

28/08/2026

As part of our "18 Stories in 18 Days" countdown to our 18th birthday on September 9th, Charlotte, our Mentor Ambassador, shares what they'd tell their eighteen-year-old self.

27/08/2026

So many young people from struggling communities lack guidance during major life transitions, like leaving school, starting university, or launching a career.

This is why SAYes Mentoring exists. They pair young people facing material and social disadvantages with trained volunteer mentors for dedicated one-on-one support.

With their e-mentorship program, location is not a barrier for those living in rural areas.

Mentors are trained to listen, guide, and help mentees navigate key life areas, from education, career, housing and emotional well-being.

With a high percentage of mentees saying that having a mentor changed their lives, SAYes has earned a 10/10 on our !

Want to get a mentor, become one, or simply learn more? Tap the link in our bio!

27/08/2026

Every child in care deserves someone in their corner. Not as a favour, not as a pilot programme that might lose funding next year, but as a right.
A new UK petition is calling for exactly that: a statutory right to trauma-informed one-to-one mentorship and guaranteed mental health support for every child in care, extending to care leavers up to age 25, funded by government.
We've seen what consistent mentoring does for young people navigating the care system. It shouldn't be left to chance. It should be guaranteed.
If you're a UK resident, please sign and share. 10,000 signatures gets a government response. 100,000 gets it debated in Parliament.

Sign here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762405

Introduce a statutory right to trauma-informed one-to-one mentorship and guaranteed mental health support for every child in care and after care leavers up to age 25, funded by the Government.

27/08/2026

As part of our "18 Stories in 18 Days" countdown to our 18th birthday on September 9th, Bridget, our Partner Programmes Lead, shares what they'd tell their eighteen-year-old self.

26/08/2026

Continuing from yesterday, Karin shares the story of her own mentor from 18 years ago, a lovely full-circle moment as part of our 18th birthday countdown.