Building Pathways for Young People to Move Forward
Creating opportunities through movement, mentoring and real-world experiences.
More Than Sport. More Than Support.
More Than Sport. More Than Support.
Positive Journeys CIC supports young people aged 8–24 who may feel disconnected from education, confidence or opportunity.
Through sport, mentoring, wellbeing and real-world experiences, we help young people reconnect with positive routines, build resilience and discover pathways into education, employment and community life.
WHAT WE DO
Our Programmes
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Southwark Inclusive Cricket Hub
Using cricket to increase activity, confidence and community connection. Add a description about this item
T2 Foundation
A second-chance employability and mentoring pathway for young people aged 16–24.
M.I.C
M.I.C uses music, media and creative collaboration to help young people build confidence, develop digital and creative skills, and explore pathways into the creative industries.
Through hands-on projects, mentoring and real-world experiences, young people develop communication, teamwork and self-expression.
IGNITE programmes
The IGNITE programmes provide creative, wellbeing and personal development pathways designed to help young people build confidence, resilience and positive futures through real-world experiences and supportive environments.
MOTION
Active travel and bike mechanics programme linking wellbeing, employability and sustainability.
IGNITE: THRIVE
IGNITE: THRIVE is a wellbeing and life-skills programme designed to help young people build confidence, emotional resilience and positive routines through mentoring, movement and practical personal development activities.
The programme creates safe spaces where young people can grow, reflect and move forward positively.
IGNITE: ROOTS
IGNITE: ROOTS is a nature-based wellbeing and personal development programme that helps young people reconnect with themselves, their environment and their community through outdoor learning, movement and hands-on experiences.
The programme supports confidence, resilience, teamwork and emotional wellbeing in calm and supportive environments.
Building Pathways, Not Just Programmes
Intro
At Positive Journeys, we believe every young person’s journey is different.
Our programmes are designed to support young people at different stages of confidence, wellbeing and development, creating clear pathways from engagement into positive futures.
Through movement, mentoring, creativity and real-world experiences, we help young people reconnect with themselves, their communities and new opportunities.
Engage
Connection • Confidence • Belonging
We create safe and inclusive spaces where young people feel welcomed, supported and motivated to take part. Through sport, movement and creative activities, young people begin rebuilding confidence, trust and positive routines.
Develop
Skills • Wellbeing • Resilience
Young people develop communication, teamwork and emotional resilience through structured programmes, mentoring and practical experiences that encourage growth, responsibility and self-belief.
Progress
Education • Employment • Leadership
We support young people to explore positive pathways into education, training, volunteering and employment through real-world experiences, leadership opportunities and ongoing support.
Every Journey Matters
Our goal is not just participation — it’s helping young people build sustainable confidence, meaningful connections and positive futures.
Empowering Young Lives
Our Mission
At Positive Journeys, we are dedicated to supporting young people aged 8–24 who may feel disconnected from education. Our mission is to empower them through sport, mentoring, and real-world experiences that build resilience and confidence.
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Positive Journeys CIC is a community interest company supporting children and young people aged 8–24 who are disengaged, struggling with confidence, or at risk of negative educational or employment outcomes.
We work with young people who are often not well served by traditional classroom-based or talk-only intervention
About Positive Journeys
Our Experience
Our Experience
Our Experience
Positive Journeys is led by practitioners with over 25 years’ experience across education, sport, youth development and community programmes.
This experience includes:
- Working within schools, SEN settings and alternative provision
- Supporting young people at risk of exclusion or NEET status
- Designing and delivering funded programmes
- Partnering
Positive Journeys is led by practitioners with over 25 years’ experience across education, sport, youth development and community programmes.
This experience includes:
- Working within schools, SEN settings and alternative provision
- Supporting young people at risk of exclusion or NEET status
- Designing and delivering funded programmes
- Partnering with local authorities, trusts and community organisations
We bring a delivery-led mindset, grounded in safeguarding, accountability and real-world practice.
Our Values
Our Experience
Our Experience
- Young-person centred: We meet young people where they are
- Preventative: We focus on early intervention and re-engagement
- Practical: We use activity as a gateway to learning and growth
- Collaborative: We work with existing services, not instead of them
- Honest: We focus on what works, not quick fixes
WHAT WE DO
Our Experience
WHAT WE DO
The Challenge
Many young people struggle not because they lack ability, but because they lack:
- confidence and self-belief
- structure and positive routines
- trusted adult relationships
- pathways that feel relevant and achievable
When these needs go unmet, young people can disengage from education, experience anxiety, or become at risk of long-term negative outcomes.
Creating Real Impacts
- 25+ years youth and education experience
- 1000+ young people engaged
- Partnerships across schools, sport and community organisations
- Specialist experience in SEMH, SEND and disengaged learners
