Goal 17 News and Insights

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...

A recent surge in the number of young care leavers at risk of homelessness should concern everyone supporting young people. According to recent government figures, by April 2024, more than 4,000 young...

We’re incredibly proud to share that Goal 17 has won the Leaving Care Award at the National Children & Young People Awards 2025!

This award is a huge honour and a wonderful recognition of the incredi...

When we talk about boundaries in mentoring relationships, we don’t mean barriers that keep people apart. Rather than seeing boundaries as limits, think of them as the container that holds your mentori...

When we talk about mentoring, we often focus on the mentee. That makes complete sense - after all, they're the ones we're trying to support. But something you might not have considered is how much ...

The world of social media is a particularly perilous for young people and it can feel impossible for the adults in their lives to keep up. The things children see online can have insidious and subtle ...