Changing the Future

A Letter to Parents, Guardians, and Carers from Abbie

Dear Parents and Carers,

As a parent or carer, I know you want your child to feel safe, supported, and understood — especially when things are tough. At Changing the Future, we are here to offer the guidance and support that every young person needs to overcome challenges and reach their potential.

We offer a variety of services designed to meet your child’s individual needs, including:

One-on-one mentoring: Providing emotional support and practical guidance through personal challenges.
Group sessions: Helping build confidence, resilience, and social skills in a safe, supportive setting.
Trauma-informed care: Offering specialized support for young people who may have experienced difficult or harmful situations.
Protective behaviours workshops: Helping your child develop the tools to stay safe, set boundaries, and understand their rights.
Educational support: Assisting young people who may be struggling in school or who are part of alternative provision.
Emergency support: Crisis intervention for those dealing with immediate issues like bullying, anxiety, or family challenges.

Our goal is to ensure your child feels heard, valued, and equipped with the tools they need to face any difficulties ahead. We are committed to walking with them through their journey, helping them build resilience and a sense of self-worth.

We believe that every young person deserves the chance to feel safe, empowered, and confident in their future. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone — we’re here to work with you and your child, providing the support they need to create a brighter, more positive future.

Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your child’s journey.

Sincerely,
Abbie Fudge
Founding Director, Changing the Future

For Parents & Carers

Helping You Support Your Child’s Journey

At Changing the Future, we work with children and young people who may be facing challenges — emotionally, socially, or educationally. We’re here to support them, and you, every step of the way.

Whether your child is struggling with school, confidence, behaviour, mental health, trauma, or just needs someone to talk to, we offer specialist, trauma-informed support designed to build trust, safety, and resilience.

What We Offer

1:1 Mentoring & Tailored Support

Our experienced team works closely with young people to build confidence, emotional strength, and clear next steps. Sessions are built around the young person’s needs and goals.

Protective Behaviours (PBs)

We use simple, empowering tools to help children recognise their early warning signs, understand what safety feels like, and know how to ask for help.
We also offer bite-sized PB activities that you can explore together at home.

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

We provide calm, non-judgemental spaces where young people can express how they feel and learn to manage anxiety, anger, or stress in positive ways.

Support for Complex Needs

We have experience working with young people with:

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Special educational needs (SEND)
Behavioural challenges
Exploitation (CSE/CCE)
School exclusion or alternative provision
Safeguarding concerns

Skills, Education & Aspirations

Whether your child needs support returning to school, finding motivation, or exploring future goals, we offer practical help and inspiration.

Christmas Toy Appeal

Every December, we run our annual Christmas Toy Appeal, making sure children and young people in low-income families don’t miss out on the magic of the season.
New, donated gifts are delivered to local children to bring joy, comfort and hope during the holidays.

We Work With You

We value the role of parents and carers. We’ll:

Communicate openly and respectfully
Include you in your child’s progress (where appropriate)
Offer guidance and resources
Signpost to other services when needed

Together, we can help your child feel safe, supported, and ready for their future.

Need Support? Let’s Talk

If you’d like to refer a child or talk through your concerns, we’re here to help.