Fairbridge

Fairbridge
programme
programme

THE PRINCES TRUST INSPIRING YOUNG LIVES

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Fairbridge is aimed at the most disengaged young
people who are far away from reaching their potential,
have chaotic lifestyles and are not aware of and/or
unable to overcome problems in their lives.

Were a charity that helps unemployed young people to

overcome their barriers and move forward towards
education, employment or training. In 2011, Fairbridge
became part of The Princes Trust and it is now one of our
core programmes. The Fairbridge programme currently
runs in 15 Princes Trust Centres across the UK.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Fairbridge programme begins with a ve-day Access
course. Its specically designed for young people who
may have struggled with more structured programmes
and is delivered using challenging and adventurous
activities including a few days away from home at an
outdoor residential venue.

The Princes Trust also has a range of other programmes

these are listed on the back of this leaet.

Young people then choose from a wide variety of Follow

On courses to develop personal and social skills that are
practised in a range of relevant life situations as the young
person moves through the programme.

THE FAIRBRIDGE PROGRAMME

Fairbridge is an individually tailored personal development
programme for young people aged between 13 and 25. It
combines one-to-one support and group activities,
delivered by a dedicated team in Princes Trust Centres.

Young people receive one-to-one support from a

dedicated team in The Princes Trust Centre which helps
them to get the most from the experience. The
programme continues for as long as its needed and, once
ready, young people are supported in moving on to a
positive step or outcome.

The programme helps marginalised and excluded young

people who face a range of issues and barriers in their
lives. It empowers them through a range of positive
opportunities and experiences and helps them re-engage
with society.
YOUNG PEOPLE CAN:

tailor the programme to suit their needs

develop personal and social skills allowing them
to take responsibility for, and learn from, their
own actions and behaviour

access intensive one-to-one support

nd support to work on their self-condence
and motivation

gain nationally recognised qualications

access a wider network of opportunities

THE PROGRAMME HAD A

HUGE IMPACT ON MY LIFE.
WITHOUT THE
ENCOURAGEMENT AND
SUPPORT OF FAIRBRIDGE
STAFF I WOULDNT HAVE
BEEN ABLE TO GET TO
THIS POINT IN MY LIFE.
KIRSTY MORRIS

The Princes Trust

supported over

54,000

young people
in 2011

PRINCES TRUST PROGRAMMES

The Princes Trust has a range of programmes which support
unemployed young people and those who are struggling in education:
Team
A 12-week personal development
programme offering practical skills, a
residential week, community projects
and work experience.
Enterprise
Support to help young people work
out if their business ideas are viable
and whether self-employment is right
for them.
xl programme
A personal development programme
for young people at risk of
underachievement or exclusion
from education.

Get Started
Short motivating courses that engage
and develop young people through
activities like sport and the arts.
Get into
Short vocational courses that develop
young peoples skills in a specic
sector and support them into jobs.
Development Awards
Cash awards of 50 - 500 for young
people to access education,
employment, training or work.
Fairbridge
An individually tailored personal
development programme combining
one-to-one support and group activities.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in Fairbridge or any other

Princes Trust programme, then contact your local Princes Trust Centre.
You can also visit us at princes-trust.org.uk/fairbridge
or call our customer response team on 0800 842 842
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