iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We have a maternity cover opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser to join our team! Find out more: www.power2.org/vacancies/se...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We spoke to Caroline Vile, Headteacher at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, about the one-to-one support we’ve provided to children and young people at her school who were at risk of exclusion. We’re proud to work alongside teachers to help young people lead brighter futures. (2/3)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On #WorldTeachersDay, we’re celebrating the teachers we work with who make an incredible difference in young people’s lives every day. (1/3)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Do you want to empower young people to reach their full potential? We’re currently looking for Programme Leads in Nottinghamshire! Apply via our website: www.power2.org/vacancies/pr...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A huge thank you to William Wates Memorial Trust for your support. Your funding will help more young people recognise their potential and feel hopeful about their future. Find out more about Power2 Energise: www.power2.org/our-programm... (2/2)

power2.org

Power2 Energise - group mentoring | Power2

Young people use sport and movement to support the wellbeing of both them and their younger mentees.

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We’re excited to announce that we’ve received funding from the William Wates Memorial Trust for our Power2 Energise programme in London over the next two years! 🎉 (1/2)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📢 We’re hiring! Join our team as Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager (maternity cover). Apply today: www.power2.org/vacancies/se...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We're delighted to announce that we are now an Apax Foundation partner! It’s a privilege to be supported by such a leading organisation, and together we will transform the lives of even more children and young people.

010

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A huge congratulations to everyone who graduated and became a #Power2Graduate this year! 🎓 It was a privilege to celebrate this incredible milestone with the young people we support. We hope our graduates are incredibly proud of everything they’ve achieved! 💚

001

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As part of the programme, the young people attend a work preparation week before taking on five weeks of paid work experience across various organisations including Rochdale AFC and Burger King. We’re extremely proud of the young people! (2/2)

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We’d like to say a huge well done to the young people on the @ukyouth.bsky.social Summer Jobs Programme who we’ve been supporting over the summer during their work placements across Greater Manchester. (1/2)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As part of the recent independent evaluation of Power2 Thrive, we heard from the young people, their families and teachers about their experiences of the programme and its impact. Swipe through to hear what they had to say 👉 Read the full evaluation report: www.power2.org/our-external...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For some children and young people, returning to school after the summer break can feel overwhelming. Isla, 14, is a young person we worked with recently whose worries had a significant impact on her school attendance. Read Isla’s full story: www.power2.org/stories/isla/

power2.org

Isla | Power2

Isla, 14, is a young person we worked with recently whose worries had a significant impact on her school attendance. She was referred to our one-to-one mentoring programme for support.

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Earlier this week we published an independent evaluation of our Power2 Thrive group mentoring programme. In this guest blog, evaluators Anna Waldie and John Hitchin from Stories of Change outline what they learned about measurement when evaluating Power2 Thrive. www.power2.org/news/welbein...

power2.org

When your wellbeing measure undersells your programme | Power2

In this guest blog, Anna Waldie and John Hitchin from Stories of Change outline what they learned about measurement when evaluating our group mentoring programme Power2 Thrive.

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The images below show what this can look like for a young person taking part in Power2 Thrive. Explore the full evaluation report: www.power2.org/our-external... (3/3)

power2.org

Our external evaluations | Power2

Our work has been independently evaluated by leading researchers, confirming the effectiveness of our approach.

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

✨ Trusted relationships with an adult ✨ Meaningful responsibility supporting younger children ✨ The chance to learn by doing and putting their skills into practice The evaluation suggests that these three parts of the programme can help young people develop a “new sense of self”. (2/3)

110

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Earlier this week, we shared the findings of an independent evaluation of our Power2 Thrive programme. The programme was designed around the idea that young people need opportunities to experience themselves differently, including through: (1/3)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're looking for Freelance Programme Facilitators to deliver our programmes in: 📍 Staffordshire 📍 Nottinghamshire 📍 North East Apply today: www.power2.org/vacancies/fr... #staffordshire #nottinghamshire #northeast #newcastle #sunderland

011

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The evaluation explored how the programme is experienced by young people, what elements create change, who it works for and whether we're using the right tools to monitor progress. Read an overview of the key learnings: www.power2.org/news/evaluat... (2/2)

power2.org

Evaluation of Power2 Thrive: What happens when a young person gets the chance to see themselves differently? | Power2

New independent evaluation of Power2 Thrive finds strong evidence of improvements in confidence, communication and engagement with education – and offers new insight into what makes the programme so…

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We’re proud to share the findings of a new independent evaluation of our group mentoring programme Power2 Thrive, conducted by Stories of Change and funded by the Prudence Trust. Power2 Thrive supports young people with their wellbeing as they mentor a younger child over 16 weeks. (1/2)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In this video, they share what they hope to have achieved by the age of 25. (2/2)

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

As the new academic year begins, we’re excited to continue helping children and young people improve their wellbeing so that they can feel confident about their future and all they can achieve ✨ Our alumni know first-hand how important it is to build confidence and believe in yourself. (1/2)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re hiring! 💚 Here are the current opportunities to join our team: • Programme Assistant – North West • Freelance Facilitators – Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and the North East Find out more and apply today: www.power2.org/who-we-are/w...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📣 Our work is expanding to new areas! We’re currently looking for Freelance Programme Facilitators to deliver our programmes in: 📍Staffordshire 📍Nottinghamshire 📍The North East (particularly Newcastle and Sunderland) Find out more and apply: www.power2.org/vacancies/fr...

011

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We’re looking forward to supporting the young people through their work placements and can’t wait to see what they achieve! Find out more about the programme: www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/o... (4/4)

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

During the preparation week, the group took part in team-building activities including a challenge to build a bridge using spaghetti. This helped them to improve their communication and problem-solving skills. (3/4)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The programme aims to improve young people’s wellbeing and mental health while supporting them with employability skills and self-confidence. On the programme, the young people attend a work preparation week before taking on five weeks of paid work experience. (2/4)

110

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Over the summer, we’ve been supporting young people aged 16-20 during their work placements through @ukyouth.bsky.social Summer Jobs Programme in Greater Manchester. (1/4)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

They reflect on how the programme has shaped their lives - helping them discover their strengths, build resilience, find their voice and take positive steps towards their future.

010

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

On #InternationalYouthDay, we're proud to share this video featuring five young people who took part in our Teens and Toddlers programme over the last 10 years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQJV...

youtube.com

Alumni | Teens and Toddlers

YouTube video by Power2

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚴 One of our trustees Troels Henriksen took on an extraordinary cycling challenge across Africa on a Brompton fold-up bike in support of Power2. A huge thank you to Troels, the distance you’ve travelled will help more young people create brighter futures. drive.google.com/file/d/10C5O...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

On #InternationalFriendshipDay, we're celebrating the connections that help young people grow in confidence and believe in themselves. Watch Eser and Oliver share their story on stage at our 2025 London graduation ceremony 💚 Read their full story: www.power2.org/stories/eser...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As he begins this new chapter, we're hopeful his leadership will continue to champion opportunity and wellbeing for the next generation. (2/2)

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to the UK's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. In today's speech, Andy reaffirmed his commitment to helping more young people into work and improving access to mental health support. (1/2)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚨We’re delighted to welcome our new Board member, Anna Marks! 🚨 She said, “I strongly believe that education is the key to individual empowerment, innovation and personal and societal growth. This is why I am simply delighted to be joining Power2 as a Trustee.” www.power2.org/people/anna-...

010

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Laura even spoke on stage in front of a big audience at our 2025 North West Graduation Ceremony – you can watch the video below. A huge well done to Laura!

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A few weeks in, there was a turning point when Laura started a game of ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf?’ with her mentee and soon had the other nursery children joining in too. From there, Laura’s confidence continued to grow. She began sharing her opinions and building new friendships with her peers.

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

On the programme, Laura was paired with a lively toddler mentee. With guidance, she began developing her communication and observation skills, learning different ways to interact with her mentee.

110

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Before joining Teens and Toddlers, Laura had low confidence and was struggling to connect with her peers. She needed some support in expressing herself to others.

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

If you’d like our programme at your school, please contact us at schools@power2.org. (2/2)

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

At Power2, we support children and young people facing challenges at pivotal moments in their lives. A former participant on Teens and Toddlers said, “The programme really helps with life skills and confidence. I feel more relaxed now about my anxiety.” (1/2)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

He said, “My role is about showing up for young people who often feel like no one ever has.” Read Andrew’s full blog: www.power2.org/news/support...

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Our one-to-one Power2 Succeed programme helps reconnect care-experienced young people aged 16-25 with the opportunities they deserve. In our latest blog, we spoke to Programme Lead Andrew Hurrell about what this support looks like.

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Cat's Wardrobe helps care-experienced young people access free, quality clothing and opportunities for a brighter future. You can read more about the visit in our latest blog: www.power2.org/news/angela-... (2/2)

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Recently, Angela Rayner MP came to visit our Head Office in Ashton-under-Lyne to recognise the importance of the Cat’s Wardrobe initiative. Swipe across to learn more about the project 👉 (1/2)

110

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We’d also like to say a special thank you to The Childhood Trust for matching all donations and doubling our impact. #BigGive #ChampionsForChildren (3/3)

000

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Throughout the campaign we shared stories from our alumni who reflected on how their lives have improved since completing a Power2 programme. And thanks to your generosity, even more children and young people will now have the opportunity to feel supported to reach their full potential. (2/3)

100

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who donated over the last 2 weeks in the @biggive.bsky.social Champions for Children Challenge and helped us reach our fundraising target - we raised a total of £40,000! 🎉 (1/3)

110

Power2 @power2org.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

During the Champions for Children @biggive.bsky.social Challenge this week, your donation will be doubled meaning you’ll have twice the impact on a young person’s life. Give today: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #BigGive #Champions4Children (3/3)

donate.biggive.org

Power a change for young people – Big Give

At Power2 we help children and young people facing multiple challenges to develop their emotional, social and mental wellbeing so …

000