It's time to invest in our volunteers. Our City Year Mentors each give 128 hours every month to tackling educational inequality. We're fundraising to support their personal and professional development.
Join the #One28Challenge
This June, take part in City Year UK's #One28Challenge. Walk 128 miles throughout the month of June, or spend 128 minutes each week learning a new skill, and raise money to support the development of young people across the country. Take on the challenge individually or as part of a team and help us tackle educational inequality.
Invest in our City Year Mentors today
It's time to take on the #One28Challenge and support the development of our future leaders! Help us reach more young people today by making a one-time donation.
Set up your GiveStar online giving page by following the link below or downloading the app. Click ‘Sign Up’ on the top right of the page and create your account. Then click ‘Create Campaign’ to set up your #One28Challenge page and start fundraising for City Year UK!
could enable a volunteer to run a set of four 1:1 coaching sessions with a pupil in need of individual support, focused on boosting their self-belief and academic attainment.
Every donation we receive, and each amount you raise, will be matched 1:1 by one of our partners. This means, including Gift Aid, for every £128 you raise, City Year will gain £320!
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"When I signed up to City Year I never ever thought I’d be the one telling my story. I cried a river at the ceremony when we were given our red jackets simply because the opportunity to serve has been one of my biggest achievements to date." - Kanesha, City Year Mentor
"Being a City Year Mentor also means having a voice that matters. By allowing students to understand teachers' requirements and vice versa, you assist in closing the communication gap between them." - Mushtaq, City Year Mentor
"This is probably the best progress evening MW has ever had. All the teachers have said that he is doing so much better and his behaviour has massively improved. He absolutely worships his City Year Mentor and is always singing your praises." - Parent Comment
"In February, for our second Social Action Project, we went bigger and better. We raised money to buy books for our school library, as the library needed a big refresh and we did this by completing a sponsored walk of over 5 miles. We raised a whopping £515 and donated over 100 books!" - Mo, City Year Mentor
"City Year offered me the chance to grow, both personally and professionally, and it was clear from my first interview that they were willing to invest in my development as a leader. This was exactly what I wanted: to develop more well-rounded skills, and build my confidence and initiative." - Hope, School Service Leader
"I came up with the idea of creating a rap club that many of my mentees had a shared interest in; a safe space for students to tell their own stories and express themselves in a creative manner, away from school pressures." - Neil, City Year Mentor
Join the #One28Challenge today and help us bridge the education gap. Sign up to receive a free fundraising pack and set up your own GiveStar online giving page. THANK YOU for your support.
