Empowering Young People in Guernsey Through Positive Activities and Mentorship

Apollo is is proudly doing things differently: we ask young people what they want to do and we make it happen. By listening and responding to the wishes and needs of our island’s most vulnerable young people, we have had exceptionally high engagement and transformative results.

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Personalised Mentorship

Child-Led Activities

Community Impact

I founded Apollo with a definite mission, to positively impact the life trajectories of Guernsey’s young people through activities and mentorship. If we want happy, resilient and productive members of society, we need proactive interventions with young people who have lost their way. Apollo is making their support an unquestioned priority, as if the world depends on it. Self-emancipated slave Frederick Douglass said it better: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair weak men.”

~Liam Doherty

VALUES

Liam doing activities with the young people

Wayfinding

Encouragement

Genuineness

Compassion

Qualifications

Liam is also College Listener at the Elizabeth College, and Boxing Coach and Designated Safeguarding Lead at the Amalgamated Boys Club. Previously Liam has been a Youth Worker, Learning Support Assistant and an MLRO/MLCO in financial services.

Safeguarding Level 2 & 3
Enhanced DBS Check
First Aid (Work & Sport)
Gym Instructor Level 2
Boxing Coach Level 1
Level 3 Award in Education & Training
1st Class Honours Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Ethics
National Water Safety Management Program
Multi-Skills Level 2 (completion March 2023)
Counselling Skills Level 2 (completion March 2023)

Liam on the boxing pads with the young people

Impact Mentoring with Apollo

Apollo's Impact Mentoring program is designed to support the wellbeing of young people by empowering them to choose activities which they share with a mentor, who acts as a positive role and provides listening support

Child Chosen Activities

Unconditional Positive Regard

Weekly Sessions

High Engagement

90%+ attendance

What has Apollo been up to so far?

Boxing

Weight Training

Sea Swimming

Table Tennis

Bike Riding

Kite Flying

Blackberry Picking

Adventure Walks

And much more...

STATISTICS

Who is Apollo working with?

Here is a snapshot of the young people referred into Apollo's Impact Mentoring program by social services, schools and youth charities

(Feb 2024)

55%

Impact Mentoring referrals who are or have been under Child Protection

45%

Impact Mentoring referrals who are Young Carers

36%

Impact Mentoring referrals who are Children in Care

64%

Impact Mentoring referrals diagnosed with a special educational need or disability

TESTIMONIALS

RESULTS

What the parents say...

Finley's Mum

I honestly think that you can be held single handedly responsible for getting Finley through these exams. He is so much more balanced now. You smashed it – thank you.

Chrissie's Mum

Liam is the only person who has been a consistent adult in Chrissie's life, apart from me, her Mum. Liam is an amazing advocate for her and I thank him from the bottom of my heart. He has no idea how much he has helped me and my family.

Harry's Mum

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the support you give and have given Harry. He’s very fond of you and I dread to even think where he would be without that input.

Tristan's Mum

Tristan is so relaxed and happy after your time together, it’s like having my boy back. We’re sat watching a DVD, he’s calm and happy, it’s remarkable.

Whether you are a professional, parent or business...

Apollo collaborates with the community to make magic happen. We work directly with families, we receive referrals from social services, schools and youth charities, and we partner with local businesses to support our island's young people.

Professionals

Social Services, Schools, Youth Charities

You are a professional working with young people who need additional support, e.g., social workers, teachers, youth workers, support staff, or similar

Community

Parents, Guardians, Family Members

You are a responsible adult not engaged with social services seeking private support for a young person

Partnerships

CSR, ESG, Community Impact Initiatives

You are a local business or organisation wanting to make a tangible positive impact in the lives of young people by supporting Apollo's work

Get in Touch to Make a Referral or Learn More

See the contact form below to get in touch to make a referral or learn more...

Liam doing boxing activities with the young people

If you are referring a young person or want to learn more, we look forward to hearing from you

You can contact Liam via email on liam@apolloguernsey.gg or call directly on 07781 444624