Mentors
Why mentoring is needed
Young people aged 14–25 in the UK today have experienced unprecedented challenges and are growing up in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world.
“We all need help to make the right decisions at critical stages in our development, decisions that will inform our prospects for the rest of our lives. Making it possible for more young people to receive that help is good for the individual, and it's good for society.”
– Richard Sharp, Chair of 1MM
- 1MM mentoring helps young people – wherever they start from – to develop the self-belief, aspiration, skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a challenging world.
- 1MM mentoring promotes understanding, empathy, and respect between individuals from different backgrounds – helping to reduce inequality and contributing to stronger and more resilient communities.
- 1MM mentoring gives professional people the opportunity to ‘give back’ in a meaningful and impactful way, enhancing their own skills and gaining a deeper understanding of the world young people operate in today.