ABOUT US
The Champions programme provides intensive, trauma-informed mentoring for young people at risk of serious harm, exploitation, or offending.
Our mission is to give young people the structure, support, and trusted relationships they need to change direction and focus on their futures.
Every mentoring relationship is tailored. Our mentors focus on building trust, addressing barriers, and supporting positive choices around education, employment, and community engagement.
The programme is funded and managed by the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network and delivered in collaboration with nine football club community organisations (CCOs) across Lancashire.
PROGRAMME
Engagement, Assessment & Intervention
Mentors start by building trust and understanding each young person’s situation, strengths, and risks. Together, they set clear goals and agree a plan for change.
Regular mentoring sessions focus on reducing risks, improving decision-making, and re-engaging with education, training, or work.
Support, Independence & Empowerment
Mentors stay in touch and link with key services to keep support consistent.
As the young person moves forward, the focus shifts to consolidating progress and planning sustainable next steps.
Mentors celebrate achievements, review goals, and ensure that each participant is linked into continued support.
Referrals
As a program, our mentors are specifically commissioned to work with mentees who have a history of violent offences, and/or a recent escalation in aggression or threatening behaviours.
These referrals are accepted based on evidence provided by the referrer alongside intelligence supplied by the Police.
Make a referral
ACTIVITIES & SERVICES
Here you’ll find information on activities and services available in your local area. From sports clubs, skills and training services, youth clubs, one to one support, boxing sessions and a whole lot more!
If you’re feeling nervous about taking part, maybe reach out to your mentor or the group directly before you go and they should be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Latest news
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News | All News, Mentors
Champions Mentors and teens ride together for community safety
On 28th November, Wigan Athletic Champions mentors and some of their mentees completed a sponsored bike ride from Southport to the Brick Community…
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News | All News, Champions, Mentors, Sceptre
Champions community event at Morecambe FC brings people together to tackle violence and inspire change
On Wednesday 15th November, Champions hosted a powerful and thought-provoking community event at Morecambe FC, led by our Morecambe Champions…
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News | Sceptre
Champions Lead the Way Against Knife Crime
Champions from Across East Lancashire came together for a powerful 10-mile youth-led walk to mark the start of 'Sceptre', a…
