What we do
Changing lives, transforming futures...
Fresh Visions supports children, young people and adults who face extreme disadvantage as a result of poverty, domestic abuse, lack of education and social exclusion.
We operate in some of the poorest neighbourhoods in the UK.
Our projects empower people to gain control of their lives by developing the confidence, motivation and skills to achieve their potential and build brighter futures.
Through our diverse range of services we help:
- Adults and children heal from the trauma of domestic abuse and unstable home lives through our counselling services
- Young people who’ve missed out on education, training and employment make their first steps into work through job placements and practical skills training
- Older, socially isolated people in our communities regain the confidence and life skills to live healthier, happier, engaged lives.
Our story
Fresh Visions was founded in 2001 by a group of frontline housing workers in London.
Day after day they met vulnerable young people on local estates who were reaching out for help. Many were lonely, isolated, and suffering in silence, growing up in unstable households, often the victims or witnesses of domestic abuse. With an absence of local services, they often had nowhere else to turn to.
Fresh Visions was set up to change that, and to fill this gap in local support. Over the last 24 years the charity has been a lifeline, supporting and transforming the lives of hundreds of people every year.
The need for Fresh Visions today
It's currently estimated that 4.5 million children and young people live in poverty in the UK. According to recent research approximately 760,000 young adults aged 16-24 are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
How we're funded
Individual donations
Each year we have over 200 volunteers and fundraisers support Fresh Visions, they help organise and sponsor a year long programme of challenge events and fundraising activities raising £20,000.
To everyone who has taken part in our fundraising activities, we want to say a massive thank you for your support!
Grant funders
50% of Fresh Visions' income is generated from grant funders.
We would like to thank all our grant funders for their kind donations.
How your donations are spent
For every pound donated to Fresh Visions 96p goes to support our front line projects and activities. The remaining 4p goes towards admin and running costs.
Our Trustees
Our board of trustees oversee the running of our charity, setting the strategy, assessing risk and leading the drive and direction of work. View our list of trustees here.
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