Nottingham charity Switch Up continues to show the power of partnerships for changing the lives of the city’s young people, announcing further collaborations with organisations and businesses across the county.
Most recently, founder and CEO Marcellus Baz revealed the charity would be teaming up with the National Literacy Trust. The Switch Up mentors deliver essential support through the five pillars model of mentoring, counselling, education, physical activity, and employability, work to deter young people from violence and crime. Through the Trust, they have now been trained to deliver a six-week financial literacy course.
Across Nottinghamshire, youngsters will now be able to gain vital knowledge to become money smart, as well as building other life skills that is offered through a holistic programme of support.
The partnership will mean more young people from low-income households are able to access books, with reading having a proven impact on well-being, reducing feelings of stress, enhancing self-esteem and promoting better sleeping patterns.
Switch Up also continues to work with local education providers, offering advice and signposting in schools as well as helping to provide alternative pathways for young people.
Marcellus Baz BEM said: “Building strong relationships is essential for Switch Up to help reach more young people and families who require support. I’m immensely proud of the work we have done so far to forge these bonds with local schools and organisations such as Nottingham Literacy Trust. It was a great to see some of the youngsters celebrate World Book Day with a new read, as well as being able to offer incredible life changing skills that will gear them up for the future.”