SPARK Zone
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Programmes & Services

Programmes designed around the whole young person.

We combine therapeutic, educational and practical support so young people can heal, learn and lead.

Black young people in a supportive peer wellness circleProgramme 01

Mental Wellness

Healing-centred spaces that take Black youth mental health seriously.

A culturally-informed wellbeing programme built with Black therapists, youth workers and lived-experience practitioners. We create safe rooms where young people can name what they're carrying — grief, anxiety, code-switching fatigue, racial trauma — and learn practical tools to move through it without shame.

Who it's for
Ages 11–25
Format
Weekly group sessions + 1:1 check-ins

What's inside

  • Emotional resilience workshops

    Six-week curriculum covering identity, boundaries, stress response and healthy coping strategies, co-designed with Black mental health professionals.

  • Peer support groups

    Small, age-matched circles facilitated by trained youth leaders so members can speak openly with people who share their context.

  • Therapeutic activities

    Art, journaling, movement and music sessions that give young people non-verbal routes to process difficult experiences.

  • Mindfulness sessions

    Grounding, breathwork and guided reflection practices adapted for school stress, exam pressure and family life.

What young people leave with

  • Reduced anxiety and improved mood scores after 8 weeks
  • Stronger sense of identity and self-worth
  • Clear pathway into specialist support when needed
Black teenagers coding on laptops in a STEM clubProgramme 02

STEM & IT Development

Hands-on tech skills that open doors to high-growth careers.

Black young people are still underrepresented across UK STEM industries. Our programme tackles that gap with practical, project-based learning — from first lines of code to working with AI tools — delivered by mentors who look like them and work in the field.

Who it's for
Ages 10–21
Format
After-school clubs, weekend bootcamps & holiday intensives

What's inside

  • Coding clubs

    Weekly sessions in Scratch, Python and web development, building real projects from games to personal portfolio sites.

  • Robotics

    Team-based challenges with micro:bit and Arduino kits, finishing with a showcase event for families and partners.

  • AI awareness

    Understanding how AI models work, where bias comes from, and how to use AI tools responsibly in school and work.

  • Digital skills training

    Practical literacy in productivity tools, online safety, content creation and digital portfolios for university and job applications.

  • Career pathways

    Industry visits, CV clinics and introductions to apprenticeships and university routes into tech.

What young people leave with

  • A finished portfolio project to show schools and employers
  • Confidence with the tools modern workplaces actually use
  • Direct line to industry mentors and opportunities
Black young adults learning budgeting and finance togetherProgramme 03

Financial Literacy

The money education school doesn't teach — built for real life.

Most young people leave education without ever being taught how money actually works. We close that gap with plain-English sessions covering everything from a first payslip to building long-term wealth, with a clear focus on the financial barriers Black families and entrepreneurs often face.

Who it's for
Ages 14–25
Format
4–6 week courses + drop-in money clinics

What's inside

  • Budgeting

    Building a personal budget that survives real life — income, rent, transport, savings and spending money — using simple tools they keep after the course.

  • Saving

    Emergency funds, savings goals, ISAs and how to make the most of high-interest accounts without falling for scams.

  • Investing basics

    How investing works, risk vs. return, index funds, pensions, and how to start with small amounts safely.

  • Entrepreneurship

    Turning a side hustle into a real business: pricing, basic bookkeeping, tax responsibilities and where to access funding.

What young people leave with

  • A working personal budget and savings plan
  • Confidence reading payslips, contracts and bank products
  • A clear next step — whether saving, investing or starting a venture
Black mentor in conversation with a Black young menteeProgramme 04

Leadership & Mentorship

Role models, real talk and a long-term relationship that compounds.

Representation matters, but it's not enough on its own. We pair young people with vetted Black mentors across industries — and surround them with leadership training, peer cohorts and progression opportunities so the relationship turns into action.

Who it's for
Ages 13–25
Format
12-month mentoring cycles + monthly leadership labs

What's inside

  • Role models

    Fireside chats and panels with Black professionals, founders and creatives sharing the honest version of how they got there.

  • Career mentoring

    Matched 1:1 mentoring with monthly sessions, goal-setting and accountability across school, applications and early career.

  • Youth leadership programmes

    Structured training in public speaking, project leadership and community organising, with a real project to lead by the end.

What young people leave with

  • A long-term mentor invested in their progression
  • Tangible leadership experience to point to on applications
  • A peer network of ambitious young people across the UK

Interested in joining a programme?

Get in touch and we'll match you to what fits.

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