Lifespace Trust

01/04/2026

Did you know you can now refer yourself for mentoring if you are aged 16-19?

If you are a parent/ carer of a young person ages 11-15 you can request mentoring with your child.

Community Mentoring takes place at our base.

Sessions are free at point of need. To refer please click https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/83aaaa30/8df3855fa12da622/ or say hello@lifespace.org.uk

30/03/2026

Our mentors are taking a well‑earned break over the Easter holidays 🐣

But support doesn’t stop. School holidays can be a tough time for some young people, especially when routines change and services are closed.

We’re sharing organisations that young people tell us really help during the break. Please save, share, or pass this on to anyone who might need it 💛

We’ll be keeping an eye on our socials and hello@lifespace.org.uk, though our response times may be slower than usual during the holidays.

29/03/2026

🏃 Introducing our final Shakespeare Half Marathon fundraiser – Ben Humphries

Last but not least in our Shakespeare Half Marathon team is Ben

Ben is no stranger to running for Lifespace. He took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for us last year, raising vital funds to support children and young people across Warwickshire – and we’re really pleased to have him back on the start line again this spring.

Lifespace is also close to Ben’s family, with his mum Michelle being one of our valued volunteers. That ongoing connection reflects the community and shared commitment that sits at the heart of our work.

We’re grateful to have Ben as part of Team Lifespace and will be cheering him on all the way to the finish line.

Support him here https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/lifespaceshakespearehalfmarathon

👉 We still have two Lifespace places remaining. If you’d like to run for us, or know someone who might, we’d love to hear from you.

27/03/2026

🏃 Next in our Shakespeare Half Marathon line‑up is Joseph Taylor 🎖️

Joe is running in support of Lifespace through a strong personal connection to our work. His wife Natalie is one of our SEND mentors, supporting young people who need patient, consistent support when things feel overwhelming.

By taking on the half marathon, he is helping to make sure more children and young people across Warwickshire can access trusted adults and safe spaces when they need them most.

We’re really grateful to have Joe as part of Team Lifespace and will be cheering him all the way to the finish line. To sponsor him, and help us support even more young people, please click https://www.justgiving.com/page/joseph-taylor-8

👉 We still have two Lifespace places remaining. If you’d like to run for us, or know someone who might, please get in touch.

27/03/2026

Today our Lifespace Trust mentors attended SPEAK training with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de, focused on how to talk safely and confidently about su***de and suicidal thoughts.

The session helped build a shared understanding of appropriate terminology, alongside exploring the wide range of resources, downloads and support available through Papyrus. These tools are vital in helping mentors feel more confident to listen, respond and signpost when young people need support most.

If you’re feeling this way, you don’t have to cope alone. You can reach out to Lifespace by emailing hello@lifespace.org.uk or popping us a DM, speak to your mentor, or talk with a trusted person in your life. You can also contact Papyrus HOPELINE247, available 24/7 on 0800 068 4141, for confidential support.

We’re grateful to Papyrus for their important work and for the wealth of guidance available at

👉 https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

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25/03/2026

What difference does long‑term, relational support really make? 🌱

In the third film in our video series, a Deputy Head from one of our partner secondary schools reflects on why they’ve continued to work with Lifespace over a number of years.

She shares how Lifespace has been instrumental in supporting students all the way from Year 7 to sixth form — and why that continuity matters. Not just at moments of crisis, but across a young person’s whole school journey.

“It makes a tangible difference. It’s a phenomenal service that supports the whole child.”

A powerful reminder of what’s possible when schools and trusted partners work together over time 💬

🎥 Watch the film below

To find out more, pop us a DM or say hello@lifespace.org.uk

In the third film in our video series, a Deputy Head from one of our partner secondary schools reflects on why they’ve continued to work with Lifespace over ...

23/03/2026

🌟 Introducing our Shakespeare Half Marathon fundraisers

We’re delighted to start introducing our runners for the Shakespeare Half Marathon 🏃‍♀️💙

First up is Joanna Broughton, our Head of Delivery. Jo is no stranger to running for Lifespace Trust having already taken on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for us last year – and she’s back again this spring.

Jo sees first‑hand the difference Lifespace makes to children and young people across Warwickshire, and she’s running to help ensure that support continues when it’s needed most.

We’ll be sharing more of our runners over the next few days – and cheering them all the way to the finish line.

You can support her here at https://www.justgiving.com/page/joanna-broughton-5

👉 We still have two Lifespace places remaining. If you’d like to run for us, or know someone who might, please pop us a DM or say hello@lifespace.org.uk

18/03/2026

Excellent. We're so proud of them all... What an amazing team of Peer Listeners they'll be.

One of the learners reflected: "Learning how to make someone feel heard... I feel this skill will be useful for my whole life!" We couldn't agree more 👏🏽

It's always a pleasure to work with Rugby High School

Meet our new Sixth Form Peer Listeners! They have been trained in active listening skills, courtesy of Life Space, including body language, language choice and responding with compassion. Our peer listeners are available for students as a source of support and a listening ear and wear purple lanyards so students can identify them!

Their Profile posters are displayed in the Zen Zone and on the board beside Reprographics so students can get to know who is on the team!

There is an email address for referrals or students can visit the Zen Zone at lunchtime.

Lifespace Trust

17/03/2026

Leading with purpose when it matters most ⭐

Today attended our first 'Link and Learn' at Leathersellers Hall in London, joining charity partners, funders and sector colleagues for a day of open, thoughtful discussion.

The agenda reflected the realities many charities are navigating - diversifying income, managing change, and developing clear, values‑led strategies in a challenging climate. The conversations were honest and practical, grounded in experience rather than theory, with a consistent focus on keeping beneficiaries at the centre of all decision‑making.

The day closed with a keynote from Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of the who reminded us why charities exist at all. Referencing George Bernard Shaw, she reflected on the responsibility charities hold to respond to unmet need with purpose and intent:

“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognised by yourself as a mighty one.”
— George Bernard Shaw

It was a powerful way to end the day - a reminder that charity work is not about comfort or caution, but about being clear, committed and ferocious in our mission to support those who need us.

We are so grateful to Leathersellers’ Company for creating space for learning, reflection and connection, and for their incredibly generous investment of £100,000 (over 4 years) which is strengthening our ability to support children and young people with Adverse Childhood Experiences.

16/03/2026

When feeling safe comes first, learning can follow 💛

In the next film in our video series, a primary‑aged pupil shares how mentoring helped him return to learning after a time away from school due to anxiety.

With the support of a trusted mentor, he began to feel calmer, more confident, and ready to take small steps forward 📘✨

Sometimes, it’s the relationship that makes the difference.

🎥 Watch now https://youtu.be/b4gc51Uj3os

👉 Find out more at www.lifespace.org.uk, pop us a DM or say hello@lifespace.org.uk

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13/03/2026

Our CEO Lisa Carroll was delighted to attend 's Conference in Coventry today.

The conference opened with Executive Leader of Education Emily Hopkins-Hayes, who shared reflections on the SEN sector and the recently launched white paper, setting the scene for a thoughtful and informative day.

The keynote from was engaging and inspiring, sharing a little of her journey with powerful messages around resilience, identity and the stories we tell.

There were a variety of breakout sessions available throughout the day. Lisa attended a session led by .therapycompany who focused on responding to different sensory needs and shared practical strategies that can be used in everyday educational settings.

are proud to work alongside McIntyre Academies, providing supervision support to their teams, and to be part of events that support learning, reflection and wellbeing across the sector.

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12/03/2026

💛 An easy way to support Lifespace - just by doing what you already do

Did you know you can now raise free donations for Lifespace TrustLifespace every time you shop online?

If you use places like Tesco, Argos, John Lewis, eBay, Just Eat or Trainline, you can support our work with young people at no extra cost by shopping through Easyfundraising.

The retailer donates, not you - and it all adds up.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/lifespace/

It takes a couple of minutes, and once it’s set up you don’t really have to think about it again. Small actions. Real impact.

Thank you for backing early, relational support for young people 💛