Impact Report 2024-2025

Welcome to the latest Valley CiDS Impact Report.

At Blend, young people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every young person deserves the chance to grow, discover their potential, and have experiences that positively shape their lives. Our programmes provide safe, welcoming spaces where young people feel supported, make friends, learn, and gain confidence in themselves. That is why our focus is on raising aspirations, releasing potential, and helping young people look forward to a brighter future.

We see lives being transformed every day. Young people tell us they feel more listened to, better able to cope with challenges, and more hopeful about the future.  Families and schools see the change too, as young people feel they belong in an inclusive environment, build positive relationships, and develop stronger self-awareness.

Inside this report, you will discover the bigger picture of how our work is not only making a difference in young people’s lives but across communities too.

We hope the stories and young people you meet within its pages, inspire you and show how we can work together to make a lasting difference.