Goal 17 News and Insights

On 20 May, Goal 17 founder and CEO Francesca Salussolia was invited to give evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Care-Experienced Children and Young People, as part of its ongoing inquiry...

Last week, we officially launched our new report: What Works in Supportive Relationships for Young People — a two-year evidence report exploring what genuinely helps supportive relationships thrive fo...

Our 2026 is off to a great start at Goal 17! We’re thrilled to announce a new project in partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (NARF). NARF is appointing inspiring young people with...

Last week, Goal 17’s Founder, Francesca Salussolia, spent the day with St Giles Trust in Cardiff, joining leaders from across Wales to discuss a subject that is becoming increasingly central to public...

While not essential to a successful mentoring partnership, it is likely that at some point you and your mentee will meet in person. Making the first face-to-face meeting feel safe, comfortable, and va...

As we reach the end of Care Leavers’ Month, it is increasingly clear that more support is desperately needed across the board. However, what is also clear is the perseverance and determination of care...

If you know of Goal 17, you probably know us for our mentoring work – training volunteers to become incredible mentors and “independent visitors”, hand-matching them with young people and supporting t...

So many of our programmes at Goal 17 are focused on providing mentorship and support for young care leavers, and with November being National Care Leavers Month, there’s no better time to draw attenti...

We're extremely proud to announce that Wowment, our unique messaging technology used in our successful partnerships, has won the Enabling Technology Award at the Social Value Awards 2025!

Enabling sa...

Most mentoring partnerships with young people start with texting - it’s comfortable, flexible, and suits many young people’s routines. After an initial exchange, some mentees will be raring to meet in...

Last month, our team member Beth had the opportunity to present our mentoring programme to a group of young people from the Surrey area. As part of our partnership with the local council, we’ve connec...

When you think about volunteering, it's easy to focus on what you might gain - new skills, connections, or a good feeling from helping others. But it’s not just about you (sorry!) - there’s a bigger p...