OARSOME CHANCE

Oarsome Chance (OC) provides activity programmes for young people who are disengaged from mainstream education. By providing a high level of individual support, they help young people uncover a brighter future through practical learning activities.

Based in Hampshire, with a cohort of around 35 young people aged 9-19, OC delivers a broad range of practical learning, from carpentry and mechanics, to boxing and music. OC aims to help young people uncover strengths and interests and identify new skills and opportunities.

For more information about Oarsome Chance visit their website: https://www.oarsomechance.org/

QUOTE FROM Oarsome Chance:

"CABWI funding enabled us to recruit our own Careers Coordinator who has already made a huge impact on positive outcomes for our students approaching the cliff edge of ‘leaving school’. Establishing our Pathways Programme will help change young lives for years to come.”

Quote from beneficiary:

“School was not for me. I struggled with managing my anger and I was getting myself into a lot of trouble. Oarsome was good for me because it taught me things that I actually use, like building and repairing boats, carpentry and music… I have had the opportunity to take functional skills like maths and English and I have had help from Oarsome to gain a place at college doing music.”