More local young people aged 16 to 25 will be able to access specialist support to help them find work and become more independent, following funding from the Guernsey Community Foundation.
The Foundation has given Action for Children a grant for £48,000 to expand its Work and Wellbeing Service. Until now only been accessible to care leavers, the service helps young people develop the confidence, resilience and practical skills they need to transition into the world of work and become independent.
The multi-week programme covers personal development, CV-building, one-to-one employability support, mentoring, positive thinking, resilience and more.
Lucy Malton, Senior Trusts Officer with Action for Children, said, “This funding will help us open up our Work and Wellbeing service to more young people across the island. Many young people can feel isolated, lack confidence or face barriers to employment and training. This support will give them opportunities to build new skills, improve their wellbeing and connect with others in a positive and supportive environment.
“We hope it will help more young people feel confident about their future and take positive steps towards independence, while strengthening their connection to their local community.”
Foundation Chief Executive, Jim Roberts, said: “Aaron Davies, Children’s Service Manager at Action for Children, approached us after reading our Quality of Life Report, which described how many of Guernsey’s young people feel lonely, stressed and unhappy. Aaron explained how their Work and Wellbeing Service helps address these problems, but told us that that its reach was limited due to a lack of funds.
“This grant will mean that any of the young people they’re working with, not just those leaving care, can benefit from the service.”
Read more about the Foundation’s Guernsey Quality of Life Report 2025 here.
- Applications to the Foundation’s grants programmes can be made at any time. For more information email grants@foundation.gg.
