The Bright Beginnings Project

Inclusive Craft Workshops for families - Funded by The National Lottery

Holidays can be tough for parents of neurodiverse children. At Bright Beginnings, we offer tailored sessions to help. Our inclusive craft workshops provide affordable activities in a supportive environment, addressing financial and sensory barriers. We host hands-on crafts, painting, and unique experiences like animal encounters. Parents can relax in our refreshment area, and we also offer evening Candle-Making Classes for adults. All workshops are subsidised by The National Lottery Community Fund, reflecting our commitment to supporting families in South Staffordshire.

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Supporting Communities

Our work supports communities by reducing the risk of youth crime through early intervention. By connecting young people with meaningful opportunities, mentorship, and real-life role models, we help them stay engaged in education and build positive futures away from criminal pathways. 

1:1 Mentoring

 Our mentoring service offers weekly one-to-one sessions led by experienced coaches and business owners. Each mentor brings empathy, real-world insight and a practical approach to helping young people build confidence, independence and future-ready life skills that workplaces are crying out for.

Martial Arts School

Our partnership with a martial arts school offers young people a unique outlet to build discipline, confidence and emotional regulation. Through structured physical activity, students develop respect, resilience, and self-control - key skills that support behaviour, mental wellbeing and positive engagement both in and out of school.

Bright Futures Project

Empowering young people through wellbeing, skills and inspiration

Bright Futures is an exciting 6-week programme designed for young people aged 14–18. Each session combines:

  • 30 minutes of physical activity (martial arts, gym training, tennis or circuits) to boost wellbeing, fitness and confidence.
  • 1 hour of life-skills workshops covering financial literacy, CV writing, personal branding, interview preparation and teamwork.
  • 30 minutes of Q&A and inspiration with local business leaders and professionals, giving young people direct access to role models who can raise aspirations.
 

The programme supports 15–20 young people per block, helping them to build resilience, improve their future employability, and feel more confident about their next steps in education, training or work.

We are currently seeking funding to launch Bright Futures. If you are interested in supporting or sponsoring this project,please get in touch — your contribution could directly change the lives of local young people.


If you’re a parent, professional, or local organisation interested in booking, partnering or supporting Bright Beginnings, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Emma on 07852 224708