How We Help

At Safe New Futures, we’ve been pioneering change and helping people who are unemployed or out of education to overcome mental health barriers and move into training, learning, or work for over 30 years. Our commitment is to foster transformation and empower lives through our innovative programmes that blend group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with pre-employment training.

Ryley: If they think it’s like school, it’s really not. It’s a lot more laid back with nice people- nice understanding non-judgemental people.

Daniel: CBT helps because it made me more confident in myself. Hopefully I can be confident to get a job in the creative sector.

Steffen: It’s a lot more laid back than I expected. It was a lot more calm and relaxed than I anticipated.

At the core of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to overcome barriers and realise their full potential. Our programmes are designed to challenge and change negative thought patterns, equipping our participants with essential tools to boost their confidence, enhance self-esteem, alleviate anxiety, and pave the way to education, employment, or training.

Our approach has been validated through a rigorous three-year research project, showcasing significant and enduring outcomes. The heart of our offering is a six-month project tailored for 12 marginalised and disadvantaged young individuals. This project is an effective fusion of CBT and pre-employment training, providing a robust platform for participants to step confidently toward education, employment, training, or voluntary work.

We are proud of the measurable transformations our programmes facilitate:

50% of participants advance to further education, training, or employment.

75% report a decrease in depressive symptoms and a significant boost in confidence.

80% experience heightened self-esteem.

70% show a marked reduction in anxiety levels.

80% exhibit notable enhancements in self-efficacy, bolstering their job search efforts.

What Makes Us Different

Evidence base / research support
Holistic, tailored support + mentoring
Removing cost / access barriers (e.g. laptop loans, data support)
Deep commitment to people who often fall through gaps

Find out more about our programmes

Our tailored activities are crafted to help participants discover and harness their intrinsic strengths, skills, and passions. We strive to cultivate a positive self-image and broaden horizons, opening doors to a myriad of potential career paths and opportunities.