Empowering Youth Through Mentoring
The Mentoring Lab Community CIC connects young people with verified youth mentors who inspire, guide, and empower them to navigate life and achieve their ambitions.
Why We Exist
We believe that behind every barrier — whether poverty, trauma, systemic inequality, or simply not knowing where to turn — lies untapped potential waiting to be unleashed.
Through deeply rooted, culturally responsive youth mentoring opportunities delivered by an ecosystem of youth mentors who truly understand the communities we serve, we provide support to navigate life's ups and downs, remove barriers, and build futures.
Founded in 2016, we started as a local mentoring initiative in London. Today, we're a global platform connecting thousands of young people with verified, trained, and passionate youth mentors across 25+ countries.
Our Mission
We believe that behind every barrier, whether poverty, trauma, systemic inequality, or simply not knowing where to turn, lies untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. Through deeply rooted, culturally responsive youth mentoring opportunities, we provide support to navigate life's ups and downs to remove barriers and build futures.
Our Vision
A world where young people's potential moves beyond borders, circumstance, or background — where every child, young person, and family discovers their brilliance through transformative youth mentoring relationships and is empowered to shape their own successful future.
Comprehensive youth mentoring services
From one-to-one mentoring to group workshops and community programmes, we offer a range of services designed to support young people at every stage of their development.
Explore Our Programs1-on-1 Youth Mentoring
Personalised mentoring sessions tailored to each young person's unique needs and goals.
Group Sessions
Structured group programs where young people learn alongside peers in a supportive setting.
Mentor Training
Comprehensive training programmes for people who want to become certified youth mentors.
Community Programmes
Local and digital community initiatives that bring mentors and young people together.
What We Stand For
Committed
We are deeply committed to empowering young people to reach their full potential through quality mentoring relationships.
Safe
The safety and wellbeing of every young person is our absolute priority, underpinning everything we do.
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in youth mentoring practice, training, and safeguarding.
Inclusion
Every young person deserves access to quality mentoring regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.
Impact
We measure our success by the positive change we create in young lives and communities.
Growth
We enable continuous learning and development for both mentors and mentees alike.
Our Story So Far
Founded
Established with a vision to transform how youth mentoring is delivered at the local level.
CIC Status
Became a Community Interest Company, cementing our commitment to social impact.
Peer Mentoring
Established our transformational Peer Mentoring Programme in Hackney, London.
3,000+ Youth
Engaged over 3,000 young people in meaningful youth mentoring opportunities.
Global Platform
Launched our digital platform with 100+ vetted youth mentors across 25+ countries.
Scaling Impact
Expanding to reach mentees across 50+ countries, continuing to transform lives worldwide.
Safeguarding is Our Priority
The safety and wellbeing of young people is at the heart of everything we do. Every mentor on our platform goes through rigorous vetting and continuous training.
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Whether you're a young person looking for guidance or a professional wanting to share your expertise, there's a place for you here.