Helping children and young people feel less alone through shared group activities delivered online.
Social Clubs
Our online social clubs offer a balance of freedom and structure. Young people are encouraged to chat, explore new activities, and follow their interests, while clear facilitation and simple goals help them build confidence at a pace that feels right. Groups are arranged by age so everyone feels comfortable, included, and able to express themselves.
Social Clubs
Our online social clubs provide a supportive space where children and young people can connect, build confidence, and explore new interests together. Each group blends open conversation with gentle guidance, helping participants practise communication, develop social skills, and enjoy shared activities in a relaxed environment.
These sessions are designed to help young people feel more connected to others. Activities spark conversation, collaboration, and reflection - giving participants space to share ideas, learn from peers, and develop social confidence that can carry into school, college, and daily life.
Each session is interactive and tailored to the group’s needs. Sessions may include creative projects, games, discussion prompts, or light skill-building. No matter the activity, the focus is always on participation, inclusion, and enjoyment.
Young people help shape each session by guiding conversations and choosing activities together. This creates a supportive, interest-led community where participants build confidence, celebrate strengths, and develop meaningful peer connections.
Connecting a young person with our support only takes a few minutes.
Complete our online referral form.
FAQs
We’ve gathered answers to help you learn more about how Bright Futures UK works and how we can support you.
Children and young people aged 5 to 24 in the United Kingdom whose education has been disrupted by a long-term physical or mental health condition. You need to have a diagnosis or be in the process of receiving one. We believe illness should not block learning or a young person’s future.
Online and personalised one-to-one tutoring, befriending, and mentoring led by volunteers. We also run group activities, including befriending, workshops, and CYP advocacy. Our aim is to make education accessible and equitable wherever you are learning from.
Adults from a mix of backgrounds, including university students, recent graduates, and professionals. Some are teachers or trainee teachers. All are here to help you learn with empathy and encouragement.
Most sessions are about one hour. We tailor the length and structure to energy levels, for example, shorter segments with a planned break.
It depends on your personal goals and progress. We review at regular intervals with you and your volunteer and agree whether to continue, pause, or end.
Children and young people aged 5 to 24 in the United Kingdom whose education has been disrupted by a long-term physical or mental health condition. They need to have a diagnosis or be in the process of receiving one. We believe illness should not block learning or a young person’s future.
Yes. Every volunteer completes an enhanced DBS check, safeguarding training, and role-specific training before they start. They are supported and supervised by Bright Futures UK staff.
They can support learning, confidence, goal setting, and social connection. They cannot offer medical advice, crisis support, or therapy, and they do not handle emergencies. Volunteers cannot accept payment for their support.
A young person, their parent, or carer can refer. Professionals such as hospital or school staff can refer with the child or young person’s consent. A Bright Futures team member will meet online to understand goals and needs, agree on a plan that the child or young person helps shape, and then match them with a trained volunteer.
No. All programmes are free.