Power2 believes that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. Power2 ‘s award-winning programmes help young people improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities – whatever their background. Power2 partners with schools and local authorities to deliver our suite of 1:1 and group programmes, targeting young people who face multiple barriers to learning - from low socio-economic backgrounds, with low mental wellbeing, at the margins of the education system or at key transition points in their lives. We work with c.1,200 young people per year across the country. Our highly-trained programme team deliver our services, which are asset-based (that is, we focus on attributes young people have, not what they lack), trauma-informed and designed by co-construction, feedback and insights from young trustees and children and young people. Our programmes focus on developing young people’s strengths through mentoring and positive psychology, supporting them to improve wellbeing and get the most from their education. In the academic year 2022 - 2023, 86% of yung people improved their wellbeing, 82 % improved their self confidence and 73% improved their engagement with school and learning.