YBRP

Who we are

Yellow Brick Road Projects (YBRP) is a charity based in Andover, Hampshire, dedicated to supporting young people aged 10 to 35 both locally and nationally. Their mission is to help young individuals build stable foundations for their futures by reducing poverty, homelessness risk, and loneliness through tailored support and education

�� What We Do

YBRP offers several key programmes and services:

1. You Matter

• Target Age: 16–35
• Focus: Life skills coaching including budgeting, housing and tenancy, employability, CV writing, goal setting, and healthy relationships.
• Approach: Participant-led sessions tailored to individual needs and future plans

  2. The Legacy Project

• Target Age: 11–18
• Focus: In-person mentoring and support for young people facing difficult situations.
• Goal: Build support networks and integrate future planning with mentoring

  Legacy Plus - six months support for young people offering a blend of mentoring and You Matter for young people who have risk factors for homelessness, crime and experiencing violence.

3. MECC (Making Every Contact Count) Training

• Audience: Professionals working with young people.
• Purpose: Equip professionals with skills to have impactful, supportive conversations.
• Delivery: Online and in-person across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Our culture and values

YBRP is built on a strengths-based approach, trauma informed practice believing every young person has a “seam of gold” — unique potential waiting to shine. Our work is guided by values of sensitivity, integrity, and reliability, and  we emphasise listening and learning from young people to tailor their support effectively

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

1. Lived Experience at the Heart

YBRP designs its programmes by listening to young people’s lived experiences, especially those facing poverty, exploitation, low educational attainment, and marginalisation. This ensures that support is tailored, relevant, and empowering

2. Youth Leadership & Voice

Their Future Leaders and Decision Makers initiative trains young people — including those who are neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, or from disadvantaged backgrounds — in leadership, advocacy, and policy-making. The goal is to amplify youth voices in governance and create a blueprint for inclusive decision-making

Neurodiversity & Individual Strengths

YBRP embraces a strengths-based approach, celebrating each young person’s individuality. They provide safe, compassionate spaces where neurodiverse individuals can thrive without judgment, and where learning is adapted to personal strengths

 Understanding Privilege & Equity

Workshops and mentoring include education around privilege, systemic inequality, and social justice, helping young people understand their context and advocate for change. This is embedded in their leadership training and community engagement efforts

 Guaranteed Interviews for Armed Forces Families

YBRP offers guaranteed interviews for individuals from Armed Forces families, recognising the unique challenges they face and ensuring equitable access to opportunities. This is part of their commitment to inclusive recruitment and support

�� Philosophy in Practice

Our CEO, Siobhan, describes the mission as helping young people “find their seam of gold” — a metaphor for uncovering hidden potential. This philosophy drives their compassionate, responsive, and empowering environment, where sensitivity, integrity, and reliability are core values

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