Derek's mentor helped him overcome bullying, anxiousness and being threatened with a knife.
‘He gave me the belief I can achieve anything I want to’
Now Derek is studying at university and helping other young people develop that same self-belief.
National Recognition for XL-Mentoring
Mary was there every week until Beth was ready to talk about self-harm.
Now Beth is a youth worker just like Mary.
About XLP
XLP is about creating positive futures for young people growing up on deprived inner city estates, struggling daily with issues such as family breakdown, poverty, unemployment and educational failure, and living in areas that experience high levels of anti-social behaviour, criminality and gang activity. Every year XLP helps thousands of them recognise their full potential. We believe positive, consistent relationships can restore a young person’s trust in people, nurture the belief that things can change and encourage them to set positive goals and work hard to achieve them.
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In The Media
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Patrick Regan has been interviewed on Sky & BBC TV News and numerous radio stations including BBC 5 Live and Radio 2.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit XLP
On 11th March 2016 their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess returned for their second visit with urban youth charity XLP. During the visit they encouraged the mentors who have been trained by the charity, and met the young people they support who are now turning their lives around and realising their potential.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit XLP
On 11th March 2016 their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess returned for their second visit with urban youth charity XLP. During the visit they encouraged the mentors who have been trained by the charity, and met the young people they support who are now turning their lives around and realising their potential.
