We provide mentoring, leadership opportunities, training, creative programmes, community action projects and positive activities that help young people develop skills, build confidence, strengthen wellbeing and create positive change within their communities.
Ambitious Lives is a vital cogwheel within the community, working alongside young people, families and partners to create opportunities, remove barriers and drive positive change.
We believe every young person deserves equitable access to opportunities, support and a voice in decisions that affect their future, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances.
Through mentoring, leadership development, creative programmes, community engagement and youth-led initiatives, we support young people to build confidence, discover their strengths and shape their own futures.
We recognise that young people are not just recipients of support; they are leaders, innovators and changemakers whose voices, experiences and ideas should help shape the communities and systems around them.
Our Values
1
Empowerment
We believe young people have the right, ability and power to shape their own futures and influence the world around them.
2
Trust
Strong relationships create strong communities. We build trust through honesty, consistency, respect and genuine partnership with young people.
3
Youth Voice
Young people are experts in their own experiences. Their voices, ideas, and lived experiences should influence decisions, services, and systems.
4
Ambition
Every young person has potential. We nurture aspirations, unlock opportunities, and support young people to pursue their goals without limits.
5
Community
We are stronger together. We create spaces where young people, families and communities can connect, collaborate and create positive change.We work together to build a stronger foundation for the next generations
6
Equity
We work to challenge barriers, inequalities and exclusion so that all young people have fair access to opportunities and support.
7
Leadership
We believe young people are not just participants but leaders, changemakers, and problem solvers within their communities.