Become helps young care leavers achieve their potential

5 September 2019, 11:28 | Updated: 5 September 2019, 12:09

Become is a small charity that supports children in care and young care leavers across the country. Picture: Heart

Heart's charity Global's Make Some Noise is proud to support Become, a small charity that’s there for children in care and young care leavers across the country.

Become is a charity that provides an advice service, life-coaching and support for care leavers who are considering their next steps in education and employment.

While Become provides direct support to help care leavers take control of their lives, they also campaign for changes within the care system.

The charity’s policy and influencing work is dedicated to ensuring that young people’s voices and perspectives are heard by those who influence their lives.

David’s Story

Become supports young people like David*. David was excited to secure a place at university, but he knew that accepting the offer would mean he’d be leaving his care placement.

David didn’t have a family to support him, so his joy at getting into university was quickly clouded by worry about how he would fund his studies, and where he would live outside of term time. Overwhelmed by his situation, David called Become’s Care Advice line.

The charity provided advice and the time to talk through the different options for funding his studies including applying for a learner loan and support grants.

David, like countless other care leavers, was at risk of missing out on his degree simply because he didn’t have someone to talk to.

Project supported by Make Some Noise

Global’s Make Some Noise is proud to support the charity’s ‘Care Advice Service’ which includes a full-time Advice Officer, providing support and information to children in care and care-leavers aged 11-25.

The Care Advice Service offers children in care and young care leavers the knowledge and tools they need to feel empowered to take control of their own lives.

Children and young people are better able to unlock their potential and raise their aspirations through knowing how to access support and how to overcome obstacles.

With your help, Make Some Noise can support projects like this and many others across the UK.