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Be the change

Everyone deserves the chance to thrive. And we’re here to make sure they do. Switch Up helps people overcome life’s challenges through mentoring, Physical activity, counselling, education, and employment.

OUR STORY SWITCH UP DNA

The Five pillars

Switch Up was built from lived experience. We know what it’s like to feel written off. We know what it takes to turn things around. Through our Five Pillars approach and community hubs in Nottingham and Mansfield, we make it happen. Local people helping local people. Every single day.

01.

Mentoring

Someone to listen. Someone who gets it.

Our mentoring is one-to-one, consistent and built on trust. It’s not a quick fix. It’s a relationship that grows – helping people move forward, challenge what’s holding them back and realise what they’re really capable of.

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02.

Physical Activity

 Movement that means something. 

In the gym. On the pitch. Boxing. Football. Fitness. It’s more than sport. It’s an outlet. A release. A way to turn frustration into focus. It’s where people push themselves. And find their inner strength. 

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03.

Counselling

Everyone deserves to feel heard. 

Our counselling gives people the space to face what they’ve been through. And start letting go of what’s weighing them down. It’s not easy. But with the right support, people find their voice, their value, and the strength to move forward on their own terms. 

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04.

Education

Classrooms don’t always work for everyone. Ours look different.

We offer one-to-one and small group learning built around real life. Literacy. Numeracy. Life skills. Street smarts. It’s education that fits the person. And it opens doors to what’s next. 

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05.

Employment

It’s not just about getting a job. 

It’s about building belief – that you’ve got something to offer, and the right support to take your shot. We work with local businesses to offer real pathways into training placements and employment. And we stay by their side while they take that step. 

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The patrons standing with us

Meet all our patrons

Our patrons power the mission. They believe in people. In second chances. In brighter futures. Their support makes it real.

Vicky McClure
Vicky McClure

Actress

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Torvill & Dean

Olympians and skating legends

Darren Fletcher
Darren Fletcher

Broadcaster

Des Walker
Des Walker

Former international footballer

Leigh Wood
Leigh Wood

WBO Featherweight Champion

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Be part of something bigger

Mentor. Fundraiser. Volunteer. There’s a place for you here. Show up. Speak out. Step in.

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