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All young people supported by Trinity are at a critical stage in their personal development. They are mostly between the ages of 14 and 18, but some are up to age 25.
Those who are older will generally have failed in their first attempt at adult life, and are attempting to make a fresh start. Most of the younger ones are approaching the end of full-time education and have little or nothing in the way of plans for the future.
They suffer disadvantage in many forms: social, economic, physical, educational and cultural. Others are from areas of social deprivation, both urban and rural. Some are from troubled family backgrounds, and that includes those who are or have been in care or are victims of abuse. Some are from ethnic minorities. There are as many girls as boys.
They may be blind or partially-sighted, deaf or with limited hearing, and these problems may be linked to other physical or learning difficulties. Some have learning difficulties and special educational needs. They include young people suffering from ADHD, autism and Down’s Syndrome.
Many have emotional or behavioural problems. They lack confidence in their own ability, find it difficult to communicate and relate with others, and find it difficult to maintain relationships. They may be excluded or at risk of exclusion, are young offenders or at risk of offending, or be in rehabilitation from alcohol or drug-related problems.
Almost without exception they are low achievers, and lack of self esteem means they have no belief in their ability to change the course of their lives for the better. Many are at risk of failing to make a success of adult life and may fail to gain employment, further education or training. The problems this creates are likely to be enduring, and may also result in anti-social behaviour.
The organisations through which they come include neighbourhood schools and colleges, special needs schools, social services, youth services, Connexions, youth support organisations, community groups, the probation service and youth offending teams.
Few referring organisations can afford to fund the full cost of sending a young person to participate in the Trinity experience. Therefore, we have to work hard to raise funds with which to provide financial support to those who need it and can benefit most from what we do.
