Spear Brighton

Our charity partner, Spear Brighton, shares the same belief.

Introducing Spear Brighton

Spear Brighton runs an award-winning coaching programme to help young people aged between 16 and 24 get into work or education.

Its vision is to support up to 90 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Brighton each year to build a better future.

75% of young people they work with find work or education, and are still there a year after completing the programme!*

*As at October 2024.

How we've been supporting Spear Brighton lately

Here’s how we worked with Spear in 2024:

• We ran mock interviews at our Brighton office several times throughout the year, where our colleagues helped Spear candidates practice their interview skills to prepare for the real thing. These sessions are designed to build confidence and set the young people up for career success.
• Several colleagues delivered presentations about their personal career paths, providing Spear candidates with the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insight into different job roles.
• Spear Brighton presented at our 2024 Annual General Meeting, telling our members and the board about the vital work it does to support young people’s futures.

“We are so grateful for the continued support from OneFamily,” said Emily, Centre Manager at Spear Brighton.

“The encouragement the volunteers who mock interview give to the young people is invaluable in getting them ready for the workplace.

“Often, no one will have taken the time before to intentionally give them as much feedback or support and this session is always one which is a highlight on the programme.

“Thank you so much for facilitating these sessions through incredible volunteers and the use of your space!”