Mentorship & Leadership Development
Growing the next generation of community leaders
Our purpose
Our purpose
Growing confident, ethical and resilient young leaders through mentoring and leadership experiences.
To nurture confident, ethical, resilient and purpose-driven young people through meaningful mentoring relationships and leadership experiences.
What we do
- Youth mentorship forums
- School mentorship programmes
- Leadership academies
- Holiday mentorship camps
- Peer mentorship clubs
- A Young Leaders Fellowship
- Volunteer and community service
How it works
Like every pathway, this one follows the four stages of The Purpose Project: Discover, Develop, Lead and Impact.
Stage 1: Discover
“Who am I?”
- Mentor pairing
- Identity and strengths discovery circles
Stage 2: Develop
“What can I become?”
- Leadership academy
- Monthly school mentorship sessions
- Peer-leader training
- Holiday camps
Stage 3: Lead
“How can I serve others?”
- Youth-led peer clubs
- Young Leaders Fellowship
- Community service
Stage 4: Impact
“How can I leave my community better than I found it?”
- Graduates return as mentors
- Young people take on leadership roles in school and community
Programmes
Young Leaders Fellowship
Leadership experiences, peer mentoring and service for young people ready to lead.
Peer Mentorship Clubs
Youth-led clubs where young people mentor and support one another.
Holiday Mentorship Camps
Camps in the April, August and December school holidays.
Building partnerships with schools, professional and alumni mentors, and faith and community leaders.Partner with us
Get involved
Partner with us, give your time as a volunteer or mentor, or get in touch about joining a programme.
Related Events
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- Planned
Purpose Cohort 1 launch
When: January 2027
The first Purpose Cohort begins its journey with the Discover stage, starting with mentor pairing.
All five pathways
- Planned
April Purpose Camp
When: April 2027
A holiday intensive that deepens the Discover and Develop stages and welcomes new members.
All five pathways
- Planned
Leadership academy
When: May – August 2027
Leadership training for the Purpose Cohort during the Develop stage.
Mentorship & Leadership
- Planned
August Purpose Camp
When: August 2027
A holiday intensive that deepens the Discover and Develop stages and welcomes new members.
All five pathways
- Planned
Community Impact Day
When: September – November 2027
A showcase of young people's community projects, a thank-you to partners and a welcome to the next cohort.
All five pathways
- Planned
Youth Enterprise & Innovation Fair
When: December 2027
Enterprise teams pitch to banks, employers and buyers, and build links to markets.
Mentorship & Leadership · Education & Career · Economic Empowerment
- Planned
December Purpose Camp
When: December 2027
A holiday intensive that deepens the Discover and Develop stages and welcomes new members.
All five pathways
- Planned
Purpose Cohort 2 begins
When: 2028
A second cohort begins the journey, with the first cohort's graduates returning as mentors.
All five pathways
Planned dates come from our programme plan and will be confirmed nearer the time. See the programme calendar