Support the mental and physical wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Gloucestershire

Our Stories

No one can better explain the impact of our work than the young people themselves. Read their stories and share in their achievements.

Click on the images below to read the full story of inspiring young people.

Always in trouble; now, Sam is climbing his career ladder. (2019)

Always in trouble; now, Sam is climbing his career ladder. (2019)

Drug addiction nearly killed Max, hear how he changed his life. (2019)

Drug addiction nearly killed Max, hear how he changed his life. (2019)

Gloucester Academy tells us how YG made a difference. (2019)

Gloucester Academy tells us how YG made a difference. (2019)

In with the wrong crowd; now, Billie has found her roots. (2019)

In with the wrong crowd; now, Billie has found her roots. (2019)

Lucy faced a terrible year but had YG by her side. (2019)

Lucy faced a terrible year but had YG by her side. (2019)

After an unsettled childhood Tish is looking forward to her future. (2019)

After an unsettled childhood Tish is looking forward to her future. (2019)

Winning awards – two years on Nick tells us how life has changed (2017).

Winning awards – two years on Nick tells us how life has changed (2017).

Anorexia nearly cost Deanna her life but NCS was a real tonic (2017).

Anorexia nearly cost Deanna her life but NCS was a real tonic (2017).

Ben left school 16, unemployed. Now he has his first job. (2018).

Ben left school 16, unemployed. Now he has his first job. (2018).

Mikaela’s learning difficulties left her with no qualifications. (2017)

Mikaela’s learning difficulties left her with no qualifications. (2017)

Ellie spent the last year in hospital being treated for anorexia. (2017)

Ellie spent the last year in hospital being treated for anorexia. (2017)

Josh – been battling schizophrenia since 16. (2017)

Josh – been battling schizophrenia since 16. (2017)

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