Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Genuine Futures ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Why the White Horse Chose to Support Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/why-the-white-horse-chose-to-support-genuine-futures) - Discover why White Horse landlady Kelly McGreevy partnered with Genuine Futures to support young people through Clean Futures and We Shine Any Car. Read how one community event brought Bolton together through conversation, opportunity and action. - [Isolation Isn’t Education: How School Isolation Could Be Fueling Britain’s NEET Crisis](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/isolation-isnt-education-how-school-isolation-could-be-fueling-britains-neet-crisis) - A BBC investigation raises questions about school isolation. Discover why prevention, trusted adults and real opportunities are key to tackling the UK’s growing NEET crisis. - [£8.5 Million for Work Experience Is Welcome – But We Must Start Before Young People Reach Crisis](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/8-5-million-for-work-experience-is-welcome-but-we-must-start-before-young-people-reach-crisis) - The Government has announced an £8.5 million investment to expand work experience for young people in Alternative Provision. Genuine Futures CIC welcomes the announcement while highlighting why earlier intervention, trusted adults and real-world opportunities are the key to reducing NEET numbers. - [Place-Based Change Starts With Listening: Why Bolton Needs Young People at the Table](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/place-based-change-starts-with-listening-why-bolton-needs-young-people-at-the-table) - Place-based change starts with listening. Discover how Genuine Futures is amplifying youth voice in Bolton, tackling the NEET crisis, and creating opportunities for young people through participation, enterprise and lived experience. - [I AM NOT MY PAST](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/i-am-not-my-past) - Discover how Paula transformed her life from supported accommodation with Backup North West to independent living, becoming a Youth Ambassador, Creative Lead and artist with Genuine Futures. Explore the launch of her inspiring I Am Not My Past creative collection through the Urban Futures Collective. - [Breightmet’s £20 Million Investment: What Local Residents Really Want for the Future of One of the UK’s Largest Social Housing Estates](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/breightmets-20-million-investment-what-local-residents-really-want-for-the-future-of-one-of-the-uks-largest-social-housing-estates) - This week, Genuine Futures was out in Breightmet with Youth Voice Ambassador Paula, speaking directly with local residents about the future of their community and the recent £20 million investment being made into the area. - [Every Child Can: A Major Opportunity for Young People — But We Must Make Sure No One Is Left Behind](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/every-child-can-a-major-opportunity-for-young-people-but-we-must-make-sure-no-one-is-left-behind) - The Government has announced a £132.5 million Every Child Can programme to expand enrichment activities across England. Discover what this means for young people, schools, employability skills, NEET prevention, and how Genuine Futures is already delivering many of these outcomes. - [Genuine Futures Becomes a Full Member of Bolton CVS](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-becomes-a-full-member-of-bolton-cvs) - Genuine Futures is proud to become a full member of Bolton CVS, strengthening partnerships, amplifying youth voices, and supporting young people across Bolton through enterprise, employability, mentoring, and community action. - [Support for NEET Young People in Bolton: Building Brighter Futures Through Opportunity](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/support-for-neet-young-people-in-bolton-building-brighter-futures-through-opportunity) - Discover how Clean Futures and Genuine Futures support NEET young people in Bolton through mentoring, enterprise, employability programmes, community action, and real-world opportunities. - [Crime, Nothing to Do, No Opportunity? The Same Questions Are Being Asked Here in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/crime-nothing-to-do-no-opportunity-the-same-questions-are-being-asked-here-in-bolton) - ITV's recent report on white working-class boys highlights a national crisis of disengagement, school absence and lost opportunity. Genuine Futures explores why the same challenges exist in Bolton and what can be done to change the story. - [Brushed Under the Carpet: The School-to-Youth Justice Pipeline, School Exclusions and the Growing NEET Crisis](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/brushed-under-the-carpet-the-school-to-youth-justice-pipeline-school-exclusions-and-the-growing-neet-crisis) - For decades, warning signs around school exclusions, rising NEET numbers, youth exploitation, and involvement in the youth justice system have been ignored. Discover why prevention, early intervention, and safeguarding young people’s futures must become a national priority. - [From Boss Your Future to Clean Futures: Why Cameron and Aaron Represent What Is Possible When We Invest in Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-boss-your-future-to-clean-futures-why-cameron-and-aaron-represent-what-is-possible-when-we-invest-in-young-people) - Discover how Cameron and Aaron progressed through Genuine Futures’ Boss Your Future programme into Clean Futures, a youth-led social enterprise. Learn how our proven approach has supported young people across Chorley, Salford, and Bolton and why we’re ready to scale our impact nationally. - [It Starts With Listening: Why Trusted Adults Are the Key to Changing Young Lives Across the UK](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/it-starts-with-listening-why-trusted-adults-are-the-key-to-changing-young-lives-across-the-uk) - The Milburn Report highlights growing barriers facing young people across the UK. Discover why trusted adults, listening, and meaningful relationships are the key to tackling youth unemployment, school exclusions, poor mental health, homelessness, and social isolation. - [Our Bolton. Our Future.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/our-bolton-our-future) - Genuine Futures launches Our Bolton. Our Future – a community-wide campaign inviting young people, parents, employers, schools, and residents to help shape the future of Bolton. - [🚨 “Before Genuine Futures, I Was Just Stuck in My Room” | Cameron’s Message to MPs and the Prime Minister](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🚨-before-genuine-futures-i-was-just-stuck-in-my-room-camerons-message-to-mps-and-the-prime-minister) - [Blackrod Community Power Event Shows What Happens When Communities Believe in Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/blackrod-community-power-event-shows-what-happens-when-communities-believe-in-young-people) - [The Missing First Rung: How Britain Lost Entry-Level Jobs — And How Genuine Futures Is Helping Bring Them Back](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-missing-first-rung-how-britain-lost-entry-level-jobs-and-how-genuine-futures-is-helping-bring-them-back) - [More Than One Million Young People Now NEET — How Many More Warnings Do We Need?](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/more-than-one-million-young-people-now-neet-how-many-more-warnings-do-we-need) - [Amazon UK Boss John Boumphrey Is Right — Young People Are Not the Problem](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/amazon-uk-boss-john-boumphrey-is-right-young-people-are-not-the-problem) - Amazon UK Country Manager John Boumphrey highlights the importance of work experience and early intervention for young people. Genuine Futures responds with a call for action, opportunity, and community collaboration. - [Genuine Futures Joins the “A Million Acts of Hope” Movement](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-joins-the-a-million-acts-of-hope-movement) - Genuine Futures has officially joined the A Million Acts of Hope campaign, standing alongside organisations across the UK to inspire hope, kindness, youth empowerment, and community action. - [A Criminal Record Should Not Be a Life Sentence: Why Youth Justice Reform Must Go Further](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/a-criminal-record-should-not-be-a-life-sentence-why-youth-justice-reform-must-go-further) - [Knife Crime Awareness Week: We Don’t Just Need Awareness — We Need Action](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/knife-crime-awareness-week-we-dont-just-need-awareness-we-need-action) - [“I’m Really Worried About Young People Nowadays…” — Why Bolton Is Turning Concern Into Community Action](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/im-really-worried-about-young-people-nowadays-why-bolton-is-turning-concern-into-community-action) - #post_contentConcern about young people in Bolton is rising — but Genuine Futures is turning that concern into action through youth enterprise, alternative provision, and real opportunities. - [A Shared Vision for Change: How Genuine Futures and Squosh It Are Creating Cleaner, Stronger Communities](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/a-shared-vision-for-change-how-genuine-futures-and-squosh-it-are-creating-cleaner-stronger-communities) - Discover how Genuine Futures and Squosh It are working together to create cleaner, safer communities in Bolton while opening real opportunities for young people through enterprise, bin management, and external cleaning services. - [🚀 Community Power in Action: How Bolton’s Young Leaders Are Stepping Up](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🚀-community-power-in-action-how-boltons-young-leaders-are-stepping-up) - Discover how Bolton’s young leaders are driving community change through Genuine Futures and Clean Futures. A powerful example of alternative provision, youth enterprise, and mental health support in action. - [🚐 CLEAN FUTURES IS ON THE ROAD — CLEANING WITH PURPOSE 💧🔥](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🚐-clean-futures-is-on-the-road-cleaning-with-purpose-💧🔥) - [Are Schools Failing Young People? Why Exam Results Alone Won’t Prepare Them for the Future (UK 2026)](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/are-schools-failing-young-people-why-exam-results-alone-wont-prepare-them-for-the-future-uk-2026) - [From NEET to Enterprise: How Bradkins Commercials Helped Power Clean Futures in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-neet-to-enterprise-how-bradkins-commercials-helped-power-clean-futures-in-bolton) - [At Risk of NEET by Age 5? Why Early Intervention in the UK Is Failing Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/at-risk-of-neet-by-age-5-why-early-intervention-in-the-uk-is-failing-young-people) - [Where to Find NEET Support for Young People in Greater Manchester (2026 Guide)](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/where-to-find-neet-support-for-young-people-in-greater-manchester-2026-guide) - [From Bolton to Wigan: Young People Helping to Build a Future Community Hub in Ashton-in-Makerfield](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-bolton-to-wigan-young-people-helping-to-build-a-future-community-hub-in-ashton-in-makerfield) - [From Bolton Town Centre to Little Lever: Real Opportunities for Young People Through Boss Your Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-bolton-town-centre-to-little-lever-real-opportunities-for-young-people-through-boss-your-future) - [NEET Support Bolton: How Genuine Futures Is Building Community Power Through Enterprise](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/neet-support-bolton-how-genuine-futures-is-building-community-power-through-enterprise) - [Supporting Care Experienced Young People: Why They’re Falling Through the Gaps—and What We’re Building Instead](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/supporting-care-experienced-young-people-why-theyre-falling-through-the-gaps-and-what-were-building-instead) - [🚗 Bolton’s Only Community Car Wash: How Youth-Led Enterprise is Changing Futures in Little Lever](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🚗-boltons-only-community-car-wash-how-youth-led-enterprise-is-changing-futures-in-little-lever) - Discover how Bolton’s Only Community Car Wash in Little Lever is creating real opportunities for young people through the Youth Matters 2026–2030 strategy. Delivered by Genuine Futures, this youth-led enterprise is building skills, confidence, and employment pathways across Bolton. - [Ending Long-Term Youth Unemployment: What Rachel Reeves’ New Plans Mean for Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/ending-long-term-youth-unemployment-what-rachel-reeves-new-plans-mean-for-young-people) - [HMP Stafford: Real Conversations That Drive Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/hmp-stafford-real-conversations-that-drive-change) - [“We Don’t Just See the Problem – We Are the Solution”](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/we-dont-just-see-the-problem-we-are-the-solution) - Genuine Futures welcomed MP Kirith Entwistle, Member of Parliament for Bolton North East, to showcase how young people are tackling the NEET crisis through real skills and enterprise. - [UK Knife Crime in Schools: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/uk-knife-crime-in-schools-a-crisis-we-can-no-longer-ignore) - Knife crime in UK schools is rising, with children as young as seven carrying weapons. Discover the latest figures, the causes behind the crisis, and how early intervention through organisations like Genuine Futures can create safer futures. - [From No Opportunities to a Multi-Service Business in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-no-opportunities-to-a-multi-service-business-in-bolton) - Looking for wheelie bin cleaning in Bolton? Discover a youth-led business delivering bin cleaning, pressure washing, and mobile car valeting services, supported by Genuine Futures enterprise training. - [Taking It Back: The Youth Enterprise Revolution Transforming Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/taking-it-back-the-youth-enterprise-revolution-transforming-bolton) - Discover how community-led youth action is driving a youth enterprise revolution in Bolton. Genuine Futures is empowering young people through real-world opportunities, leadership, and local engagement. - [Bolton Youth Action Group: Our Future, Our Voice – Turning Talk into Action](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bolton-youth-action-group-our-future-our-voice-turning-talk-into-action) - Bolton has higher-than-average NEET levels—but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Discover how Genuine Futures and Bolton Youth Action Group are driving youth-led social action, early referral, and real opportunities. - [Priced Out and Pushed Out: Why Rising Rents Are Driving Young People Onto the Streets](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/priced-out-and-pushed-out-why-rising-rents-are-driving-young-people-onto-the-streets) - Rising rents across the UK are pushing young people into homelessness and instability. Discover the real impact on opportunity-excluded youth and how Genuine Futures is providing practical pathways out of crisis. - [BIG NEWS: Genuine Futures Selected as 1 of 8 Organisations Across the UK](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/big-news-genuine-futures-selected-as-1-of-8-organisations-across-the-uk) - Genuine Futures secures a 5-year partnership with the Co-op Foundation, selected as 1 of only 10 organisations across the UK to support young people leaving the justice system. - [Building Partnerships That Create Real Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/building-partnerships-that-create-real-change) - Genuine Futures welcomes Rebuild With Hope to its Youth Hub, strengthening a two-year partnership focused on youth employment, enterprise, and new retail pathways for young people facing barriers. - [Reviving Lost Skills in Bolton: Why Collaboration Is the Key to Stronger Communities](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/reviving-lost-skills-in-bolton-why-collaboration-is-the-key-to-stronger-communities) - [Prisons Are Failing the UK: The Economic Case for Youth Justice Reform and Real Opportunity](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/prisons-are-failing-the-uk-the-economic-case-for-youth-justice-reform-and-real-opportunity) - Discover why prisons fail economically and socially — and how youth justice reform and Genuine Futures are reducing reoffending through opportunity. - [Genuine Futures Joins National Lottery Community Fund Community Learning Panel to Champion Opportunities for Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-joins-national-lottery-community-fund-community-learning-panel-to-champion-opportunities-for-young-people) - Genuine Futures has been selected to join the National Lottery Community Fund Community Learning Panel, bringing frontline experience of supporting NEET young people through enterprise programmes like We Shine Any Car and community enterprise initiatives. - [From Washing Cars at 15 to Changing Lives: Bradley Phelan, Sam Smith and the Vision Behind We Shine Any Car](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-washing-cars-at-15-to-changing-lives-bradley-phelan-sam-smith-and-the-vision-behind-we-shine-any-car) - [Little Lever, Bolton: Community History and How Genuine Futures Is Supporting the Next Generation](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/little-lever-bolton-community-history-and-how-genuine-futures-is-supporting-the-next-generation) - Discover the history of Little Lever in Bolton and how Genuine Futures is working with the community and Little Lever Working Men’s Club to create opportunities for young people. - [From Blackpool Refuge to Bolton Impact: How Fylde Hydraulics Is Supporting Genuine Futures and Youth Enterprise](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-blackpool-refuge-to-bolton-impact-how-fylde-hydraulics-is-supporting-genuine-futures-and-youth-enterprise) - Genuine Futures partners with Fylde Hydraulics to support the We Shine Any Car youth enterprise in Bolton, helping young people gain skills, confidence, and real opportunities. - [Workshop-Based Learning That Works: How Genuine Futures Is Leading NEET Provision in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/workshop-based-learning-that-works-how-genuine-futures-is-leading-neet-provision-in-bolton) - Discover how Genuine Futures is leading NEET provision in Bolton through workshop-based learning, vehicle skills training and the Boss Your Future programme. - [Youth-Led Change: Breaking Barriers and Rebuilding Trust with Systems That Have Failed Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/youth-led-change-breaking-barriers-and-rebuilding-trust-with-systems-that-have-failed-young-people) - [🎨 Funding Secured: Launching Our Youth-Led Pop-Up Art Shop](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🎨-funding-secured-launching-our-youth-led-pop-up-art-shop) - [Nearly 11,000 Reception Suspensions: A National Warning Sign We Cannot Ignore](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/nearly-11000-reception-suspensions-a-national-warning-sign-we-cannot-ignore) - [Fix the SEND System — Or Face a Lost Generation](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/fix-the-send-system-or-face-a-lost-generation) - Nearly one in five pupils in England now receive SEN support. With EHCPs doubling and tribunals rising, this Youth Matters 2026 policy blog explores what reform must include for Bolton and Greater Manchester. - [Achieve. Believe. Succeed. – Inspiring the Next Generation Through Lived Experience](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/achieve-believe-succeed-inspiring-the-next-generation-through-lived-experience) - [Alan Milburn Warns of a “Social Catastrophe” as Youth Worklessness Nears One Million](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/alan-milburn-warns-of-a-social-catastrophe-as-youth-worklessness-nears-one-million) - [It’s Not ‘County Lines’. It’s Organised Child Abuse.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/its-not-county-lines-its-organised-child-abuse) - [From Consultation to Collaboration: Why Lived Experience Must Shape Decisions in Real Time](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-consultation-to-collaboration-why-lived-experience-must-shape-decisions-in-real-time) - [SEND Funding Crisis: Most Councils Face Insolvency Without Long-Term Fix, Warns LGA](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/send-funding-crisis-most-councils-face-insolvency-without-long-term-fix-warns-lga) - [Opening Doors Where Education Falls Short](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/opening-doors-where-education-falls-short) - [Real-World Enterprise in Action: Autosmart Inspires Young People at the Genuine Futures Hub](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/real-world-enterprise-in-action-autosmart-inspires-young-people-at-the-genuine-futures-hub) - Autosmart’s mobile shop visit to the Genuine Futures Youth Enterprise Hub in Bolton gave young people hands-on enterprise learning, employability skills, and insight into professional systems, products, and business models. - [How Local Business Support Is Powering Youth Enterprise in Bolton: Terry Walker, The Scrappers and Genuine Futures Back the Next Generation](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-local-business-support-is-powering-youth-enterprise-in-bolton-terry-walker-the-scrappers-and-genuine-futures-back-the-next-generation) - Discover how Terry Walker and The Scrappers are backing Genuine Futures’ youth-led enterprise We Shine Any Car — providing tools, skills, and real opportunities that help young people like Keir build confidence and start their own businesses. - [Bolton CVS Visits Genuine Futures: Unlocking Potential for Young People in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bolton-cvs-visits-genuine-futures-unlocking-potential-for-young-people-in-bolton) - Helen Clayton, Interim Deputy CEO of Bolton CVS, visits Genuine Futures CIC to see how Sam Smith and Mike Alleyne are unlocking the potential of young people through early intervention, employability and enterprise pathways - [From National Contracts to Giving Back: Supporting the Next Generation in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-national-contracts-to-giving-back-supporting-the-next-generation-in-bolton) - Discover how Blackpool business owner Steve Barrot, who once worked with Genuine Futures founder Sam Smith on national construction cleaning contracts, is now giving back to support NEET young people in Bolton. - [How National Lottery Funding Is Changing Young Lives in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-national-lottery-funding-is-changing-young-lives-in-bolton) - Learn how National Lottery funding helps Genuine Futures support NEET young people in Bolton through mentoring, enterprise and real pathways to work. - [The Lost Boys UK: School Exclusion, Care Breakdown and the Cost of Late Intervention](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-lost-boys-uk-school-exclusion-care-breakdown-and-the-cost-of-late-intervention) - [From Skills to Start-Up: How Genuine Futures Is Building Youth Enterprise Pathways](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-skills-to-start-up-how-genuine-futures-is-building-youth-enterprise-pathways) - Aligned with Youth Matters 2026, discover how Genuine Futures helps young people get started in business — featuring Keir, a Bolton College student developing a smart vehicle repairs idea through the UK’s only youth-led car wash and the Boss Your Future programme. - [A System That Failed Them First: The Complete Collapse of Services Protecting Children in the UK](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/a-system-that-failed-them-first-the-complete-collapse-of-services-protecting-children-in-the-uk) - [From Doubt to Belief: How Genuine Futures Helped Jay Find Confidence and Purpose](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-doubt-to-belief-how-genuine-futures-helped-jay-find-confidence-and-purpose) - [Britain Is Facing an Epidemic of Fatherlessness — And the Cost Is Being Paid by Our Children](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/britain-is-facing-an-epidemic-of-fatherlessness-and-the-cost-is-being-paid-by-our-children) - Britain is facing a growing epidemic of fatherlessness. With 2.5 million children living without a father figure, we explore the causes, consequences, and what must change. Fatherlessness in the UK, absent fathers Britain, children without fathers UK, family breakdown Britain, youth outcomes father absence, social impact of fatherlessness, boys without role models UK - [Lost Boys: How the System Is Failing Young Boys – and Why Government Must Listen](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/lost-boys-how-the-system-is-failing-young-boys-and-why-government-must-listen) - [“I Wasn’t Resilient Until Someone Stayed”](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/i-wasnt-resilient-until-someone-stayed) - [Genuine Futures Secures Funded Placement Through Bolton’s Economic Inactivity Trailblazer](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-secures-funded-placement-through-boltons-economic-inactivity-trailblazer) - [Young People Shine as Customer Praises Youth-Led Valeting Service at Genuine Futures in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/young-people-shine-as-customer-praises-youth-led-valeting-service-at-genuine-futures-in-bolton) - [Children Living in Illegal Children’s Homes: A System Still Failing Its Most Vulnerable](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/children-living-in-illegal-childrens-homes-a-system-still-failing-its-most-vulnerable) - [Youth Inactivity Is a Crisis of Opportunity — Why Genuine Futures Must Be Part of the Solution](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/youth-inactivity-is-a-crisis-of-opportunity-why-genuine-futures-must-be-part-of-the-solution) - [Young People Showcase Confidence and Skills During Visit to Bolton Youth Enterprise Hub](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/young-people-showcase-confidence-and-skills-during-visit-to-bolton-youth-enterprise-hub) - [Youth Matters 2026](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/youth-matters-2026) - [The Decline of the Saturday Job: Why Youth Opportunity Matters More Than Ever](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-decline-of-the-saturday-job-why-youth-opportunity-matters-more-than-ever) - [Bolton Councillors Inspired by Youth Enterprise: How Listening to Young People Is Changing Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bolton-councillors-inspired-by-youth-enterprise-how-listening-to-young-people-is-changing-futures) - [Youth Matters Now More Than Ever: Why Britain’s Young People Cannot Wait](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/youth-matters-now-more-than-ever-why-britains-young-people-cannot-wait) - [From Bolton FM to the Heart of the Community: A Powerful Week for Bolton’s Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-bolton-fm-to-the-heart-of-the-community-a-powerful-week-for-boltons-young-people) - [“I Felt Left Behind” to Live on Air: How Youth Voice Is Shaping the Future in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/i-felt-left-behind-to-live-on-air-how-youth-voice-is-shaping-the-future-in-bolton) - [What Do You Hope For? Why Bolton’s Young People Need Us More Than Ever](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/what-do-you-hope-for-why-boltons-young-people-need-us-more-than-ever) - [From Stuck Indoors to a Future in Mechanics: Jaxon’s Journey With Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-stuck-indoors-to-a-future-in-mechanics-jaxons-journey-with-genuine-futures) - [Changing Young Lives From the Ground Up: Youth Enterprise, NEET Reduction & Community Leadership](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/changing-young-lives-from-the-ground-up-youth-enterprise-neet-reduction-community-leadership) - [Illegal Children’s Homes & £30,000 Fees — Ofsted Warns of “National Crisis”](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/illegal-childrens-homes-30000-fees-ofsted-warns-of-national-crisis) - Ofsted reveals 680 illegal children’s homes charging up to £30,000 a week as councils struggle with an £8bn residential care crisis. Watchdogs say urgent action is needed to stop unsafe unregulated placements. - [£820m Boost for NEET Youth: Will Reeves’ New ‘Youth Guarantee’ Finally Deliver Real Jobs for Young People?](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/820m-boost-for-neet-youth-will-reeves-new-youth-guarantee-finally-deliver-real-jobs-for-young-people) - [How an Empty Room Became Bolton’s Youth Hub of Hope in 90 Days | Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-an-empty-room-became-boltons-youth-hub-of-hope-in-90-days-genuine-futures) - [One Million Young People Lost: Why “We Rise, We Shine” Is the Anthem They Deserve](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/one-million-young-people-lost-why-we-rise-we-shine-is-the-anthem-they-deserve) - [From Scrap Yard Graft to Youth Opportunity: Why Terry Walker and The Scrappers Stand With Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-scrap-yard-graft-to-youth-opportunity-why-terry-walker-and-the-scrappers-stand-with-young-people) - [🍪 The Gingerbread Man Isn’t Just a Fairytale — It’s a Warning Society Keeps Ignoring](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🍪-the-gingerbread-man-isnt-just-a-fairytale-its-a-warning-society-keeps-ignoring) - [Three-Quarters of Disadvantaged Pupils Fear Their Future — Here’s Why Youth Opportunity Must Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/three-quarters-of-disadvantaged-pupils-fear-their-future-heres-why-youth-opportunity-must-change) - [Standing Together for Futures That Shine: Our New Boss Your Future Banner Has Arrived](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/standing-together-for-futures-that-shine-our-new-boss-your-future-banner-has-arrived) - [“Genuine Futures Has Changed Alex’s Life” — What Family Practitioners Are Saying About Our Impact](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-has-changed-alexs-life-what-family-practitioners-are-saying-about-our-impact) - [Building Safer Futures: When Genuine Futures Met Safer Handling International](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/building-safer-futures-when-genuine-futures-met-safer-handling-international) - [England’s Children’s Commissioner Calls for Closure of Young Offender Institutions — Why Prevention and Opportunity Must Replace Youth Custody](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/englands-childrens-commissioner-calls-for-closure-of-young-offender-institutions-why-prevention-and-opportunity-must-replace-youth-custody) - [Connecting Futures in Farnworth: Building Hope and Opportunity for Bolton’s Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/connecting-futures-in-farnworth-building-hope-and-opportunity-for-boltons-young-people) - [Luis, Keir & the Young People of We Shine Any Car | From Car Washing to Polishing with Genuine Futures Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/luis-keir-the-young-people-of-we-shine-any-car-from-car-washing-to-polishing-with-genuine-futures-bolton) - [Crisis of Opportunity: Government Launches Youth Inactivity Inquiry as Genuine Futures Leads the Response in Bolton 🚀](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/crisis-of-opportunity-government-launches-youth-inactivity-inquiry-as-genuine-futures-leads-the-response-in-bolton-🚀) - [“We’re Not Waiting for Change — We’re Building It.”](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/were-not-waiting-for-change-were-building-it) - [🥧 From Prison to Purpose: Co-op Partners with HMPasties in Landmark Deal Supporting Prison Leaver Employment](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🥧-from-prison-to-purpose-co-op-partners-with-hmpasties-in-landmark-deal-supporting-prison-leaver-employment) - [Building Brighter Futures: How Boss Your Future, We Shine Any Car and UK Youth’s RISE UP Initiative Are Empowering Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/building-brighter-futures-how-boss-your-future-we-shine-any-car-and-uk-youths-rise-up-initiative-are-empowering-young-people) - Discover how Genuine Futures’ Boss Your Future programme, its youth-led social enterprise We Shine Any Car, and UK Youth’s national RISE UP initiative are helping young people in Bolton and Salford to raise aspirations, develop enterprise skills and build a brighter future through social action and enterprise. - [Standing Firm in Power and Pride: How Youth Voice Ambassadors Are Shaping the Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/standing-firm-in-power-and-pride-how-youth-voice-ambassadors-are-shaping-the-future) - On Thursday 30th October, Genuine Futures’ Youth Voice Ambassadors led youth-led social action across Bolton — promoting We Shine Any Car and engaging with Greater Manchester Police, who praised the enterprise and may even bring a police vehicle down for a wash! - [Standing Together for Bolton’s Young People: Our Halfway Impact](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/standing-together-for-boltons-young-people-our-halfway-impact) - Genuine Futures, Entrepreneurs Unlocked, and Recycle IT — supported by Bolton Council through Bolton CVS — are standing together to empower young people through enterprise, entrepreneurship education, mentoring and community action across Bolton and Oldham. - [When We Shine, Bolton Shines | Genuine Futures Anthem of Hope & Community 🌟🎶](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/when-we-shine-bolton-shines-genuine-futures-anthem-of-hope-community-🌟🎶) - [Genuine Futures & Youth-Led Social Action during #iWillWeek 2025: “What Do You Stand For?”](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-youth-led-social-action-during-iwillweek-2025-what-do-you-stand-for) - [From Car Washes to Confidence – Programmes That Change Lives](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-car-washes-to-confidence-programmes-that-change-lives) - Discover how Genuine Futures’ Boss Your Future, Restore Young Futures, and We Shine Any Car programmes are empowering NEET and SEND young people across Greater Manchester, Cheshire & Lancashire. - [🎨 Creative Drawings That Inspire Change: Jennifer’s Journey from Self-Doubt to the Makers Market.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🎨-creative-drawings-that-inspire-change-jennifers-journey-from-self-doubt-to-the-makers-market) - [Sponges & Belief – The Early Days of Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/sponges-belief-the-early-days-of-genuine-futures) - Learn how Sam and Mike launched Genuine Futures in January 2023 with just buckets, sponges, and belief — sparking a youth-led enterprise that’s transforming lives. - [Bolton’s Child Poverty Crisis: Why Businesses Must Act Now to Support Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/boltons-child-poverty-crisis-why-businesses-must-act-now-to-support-young-people) - Over 40% of children in Bolton live in poverty. Genuine Futures CIC calls on business leaders to act now — supporting care leavers, NEET young people, and SEND youth through the Young Futures Hub and youth-led enterprise. Together, we can bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. - [From Vision to Reality – The Beginning](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-vision-to-reality-the-beginning) - Discover how Sam Smith and Mike Alleyne came together in 2023 with a shared vision to stop young people falling through the cracks — the birth of Genuine Futures CIC. - [From Care to Crisis: Why Too Many Looked-After Children End Up Homeless — And How Genuine Futures Is Bridging the Gap](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-care-to-crisis-why-too-many-looked-after-children-end-up-homeless-and-how-genuine-futures-is-bridging-the-gap) - [County Lines Report 2025: Stable Threat, Rising Social Media Exploitation, and the Urgent Need for Prevention](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/county-lines-report-2025-stable-threat-rising-social-media-exploitation-and-the-urgent-need-for-prevention) - [From Homeless to Business Owner: Brianna’s Incredible Journey with Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-homeless-to-business-owner-briannas-incredible-journey-with-genuine-futures) - Discover how Genuine Futures CIC and the Young Futures Hub provided business support and mentoring to help Brianna turn her love for cheesecakes into BloomiesBaked. From homelessness to hope, her journey shows the power of youth empowerment, enterprise, resilience, and safe spaces for young people. - [£20m Pride in Place Fund: Why Breightmet’s Young People Must Be at the Heart of Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/20m-pride-in-place-fund-why-breightmets-young-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-change) - [Welcoming V-Levels: Opening New Doors for Bolton’s Young People at Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/welcoming-v-levels-opening-new-doors-for-boltons-young-people-at-genuine-futures) - [Hope, Skills, and Opportunity: Boss Your Future Bolton Delivers Real Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/hope-skills-and-opportunity-boss-your-future-bolton-delivers-real-change) - [Nearly One in Five Pupils in England Now Need Special Educational Needs Support](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/nearly-one-in-five-pupils-in-england-now-need-special-educational-needs-support) - Rising Demand for SEND Support: Why Nearly One in Five Pupils in England Need More Help Meta Description: Nearly one in five pupils in England now need SEND support. Genuine Futures is stepping up with alternative provision, enterprise, and mentoring to ensure no young person is left behind - [Alex’s Story: From Uncertainty to a Future in College](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/alexs-story-from-uncertainty-to-a-future-in-college) - [Oscar’s Incredible Journey with Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/oscars-incredible-journey-with-genuine-futures) - [Brandon’s Story: From Giving Up to Gaining Motivation and Employment](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/brandons-story-from-giving-up-to-gaining-motivation-and-employment) - [Restore Young Futures Inspires at Park School, Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/restore-young-futures-inspires-at-park-school-bolton) - Genuine Futures delivered a Restore Young Futures Meet & Motivate event at Park School Bolton. Teachers praised the session as inspiring, knowledgeable, and true to life. Pupils will soon visit the Young Futures Hub to experience youth-led enterprise, mentoring, and belonging. - [🌟 Young Futures Hub of Hope Launches in Bolton with £1 Car Wash Event](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🌟-young-futures-hub-of-hope-launches-in-bolton-with-1-car-wash-event) - [United for Bolton’s Youth: Inspiring the Next Generation Together](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/united-for-boltons-youth-inspiring-the-next-generation-together) - [BBC Highlights Impact of Boss Your Future and We Shine Any Car in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bbc-highlights-impact-of-boss-your-future-and-we-shine-any-car-in-bolton) - [AO’s John Roberts Calls for £1bn Youth Investment — Bolton at the Heart of the Vision](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/aos-john-roberts-calls-for-1bn-youth-investment-bolton-at-the-heart-of-the-vision) - Bolton-born AO CEO John Roberts is calling for £1bn in youth investment through a national Youth Infrastructure Fund. With AO based at Parklands in Horwich, Genuine Futures CIC in Bolton says this vision could transform futures locally and beyond. - [Covid School Closures: How a Lost Childhood Still Hurts Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/covid-school-closures-how-a-lost-childhood-still-hurts-young-people) - The UK Covid Inquiry heard that school closures damaged the “very fabric of childhood.” Genuine Futures explores the lasting impact and how community support can repair the loss. - [Talent Is Everywhere. Opportunity Is Not. Changing Futures in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/talent-is-everywhere-opportunity-is-not-changing-futures-in-bolton) - [Alternative Provision in Bolton: Why the Young Futures Hub Matters](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/alternative-provision-in-bolton-why-the-young-futures-hub-matters) - [No Young Person Should Be Left Behind: Young Futures Hub Bolton & SEND Support](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/no-young-person-should-be-left-behind-young-futures-hub-bolton-send-support) - [Young Futures Hub Pre-Launch: Youth Empowerment, Enterprise, and Opportunity in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/young-futures-hub-pre-launch-youth-empowerment-enterprise-and-opportunity-in-bolton) - [Bolton Faces Rising Ketamine Use as NEET Crisis Deepens](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bolton-ketamine-use-neet-crisis-genuine-futures) - Young people in Bolton & Greater Manchester face record NEET rates and ketamine misuse. Genuine Futures offers hope with skills and opportunity. - [🚀 Youth Voice in Action: Building Futures with We Shine Any Car](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🚀-youth-voice-in-action-building-futures-with-we-shine-any-car) - [We Shine Any Car: The UK’s First Youth-Led Car Wash That Gives Back](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/we-shine-any-car-the-uks-first-youth-led-car-wash-that-gives-back) - [Safeguarding in Schools: Boundaries, Respect, and Working Together](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/safeguarding-in-schools-boundaries-respect-and-working-together) - [Breaking the Cycle: How Genuine Futures Supports Justice-Experienced Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/breaking-the-cycle-how-genuine-futures-supports-justice-experienced-young-people) - [How to Fix Children’s Social Care and Restore Care Leavers’ Life Chances](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-to-fix-childrens-social-care-and-restore-care-leavers-life-chances) - [Back to School 2025: Homeschooling on the Rise, Exclusions Climb — and How R.E.S.T.O.R.E. is Changing the Story](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/back-to-school-2025-homeschooling-on-the-rise-exclusions-climb-and-how-r-e-s-t-o-r-e-is-changing-the-story) - [The Silent Struggle: Rising Depression in Young People Feeling Hopeless](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-silent-struggle-rising-depression-in-young-people-feeling-hopeless) - [From Passion to Business: Brianna’s Cheesecake Journey](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-passion-to-business-briannas-cheesecake-journey) - [When Community Comes Together, Futures Shine Brighter](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/when-community-comes-together-futures-shine-brighter) - [Hands, Hope, and Hard Work: Bolton’s Youth Building Brighter Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/hands-hope-and-hard-work-boltons-youth-building-brighter-futures) - [“You’re Changing Lives” – A Mum’s Powerful Message About Her Son’s Journey](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/youre-changing-lives-a-mums-powerful-message-about-her-sons-journey) - [Sparks of Success: Young People Taking Responsibility & Winning Big!](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/sparks-of-success-young-people-taking-responsibility-winning-big) - [We Shine Any Car: The Bolton Youth Enterprise Restoring Hope and Building Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/we-shine-any-car-the-bolton-youth-enterprise-restoring-hope-and-building-futures) - [Bolstering Local Youth: How B‑Nice Charity and Martin McLoughlin Are Empowering Genuine Futures’ We Shine Any Car](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bolstering-local-youth-how-b‑nice-charity-and-martin-mcloughlin-are-empowering-genuine-futures-we-shine-any-car) - [Giving Bolton’s Forgotten Young People the Future They Deserve](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/giving-boltons-forgotten-young-people-the-future-they-deserve) - [From Excluded to Empowered: How Oscar is Proving Potential Can’t Be Written Off](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-excluded-to-empowered-how-oscar-is-proving-potential-cant-be-written-off) - [Swinging into Success: Boss Your Future Takes on Go Ape Blackburn](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/swinging-into-success-boss-your-future-takes-on-go-ape-blackburn) - [From Security to Second Chances: How Secure Entrance Systems Backed the Future in Oldham](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-security-to-second-chances-how-secure-entrance-systems-backed-the-future-in-oldham) - [From the Bedroom to the Big Car Clean: Luis Discovers His Potential on Boss Your Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-the-bedroom-to-the-big-car-clean-luis-discovers-his-potential-on-boss-your-future) - [Genuine Futures Inspires Young Minds at Ellesmere Park School Salford.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-inspires-young-minds-at-ellesmere-park-school-salford) - [From Hesitant to Empowered: Paula’s Journey with Boss Your Future Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-hesitant-to-empowered-paulas-journey-with-boss-your-future-bolton) - [Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: Reflections on Red Bank Secure Unit](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/giving-a-voice-to-the-voiceless-reflections-on-red-bank-secure-unit) - [Parent Testimonial: Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/parent-testimonial-genuine-futures-boss-your-future-programme) - [The Teen Ket-ademic: How Parents Are Walking Into a Crisis They Don’t Even See](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-teen-ket-ademic-how-parents-are-walking-into-a-crisis-they-dont-even-see) - [The Impact: What Our Young People Have Achieved](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-impact-what-our-young-people-have-achieved) - [Exclusions Are Rising. NEET Numbers Are Soaring. Here’s How We’re Restoring Young Futures.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🌟-exclusions-are-rising-neet-numbers-are-soaring-heres-how-were-restoring-young-futures) - School exclusions are rising fast. NEET numbers are soaring. But for the young people caught in the middle — this is more than statistics. It’s their future at stake. Did you know? Permanent exclusions in England have risen by over 40% since 2017, with more than 7,900 students permanently excluded in the last reporting year School exclusions have risen by 40% since 2017, and nearly 800,000 young people in the UK are NEET. Discover how Genuine Futures CIC’s R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Young Futures programme breaks the cycle through real mentoring, lived experience, and enterprise that gives young people hope again. - [They’re Not the Problem — The System Is](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/theyre-not-the-problem-the-system-is) - [“Your Story Isn’t Finished Yet: How a Brutally Honest Talk This Week in Stockport Is Changing Young Lives”](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/your-story-isnt-finished-yet-how-a-brutally-honest-talk-this-week-in-stockport-is-changing-young-lives) - [♻️ From Scrap to Success: Building Brighter Futures Together](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/♻️-from-scrap-to-success-building-brighter-futures-together) - [Success Story Case Study: Cayden’s Journey – From Lost to Leading His Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/success-story-case-study-caydens-journey-from-lost-to-leading-his-future) - [Genuine Futures Backs National Effort to Address Antisocial Behavior During ASB Awareness Week 2025](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-backs-national-effort-to-address-antisocial-behaviour-during-asb-awareness-week-2025) - [Lost No More: How Genuine Futures Is Turning Struggle into Strength for SEND and Care-Experienced Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/lost-no-more-how-genuine-futures-is-turning-struggle-into-strength-for-send-and-care-experienced-young-people) - [Success Story: From Disengagement to Determination – Alex’s Journey with Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/success-story-from-disengagement-to-determination-alexs-journey-with-genuine-futures) - [Partner Spotlight: Quicklaunch – Turning Our Vision into a Digital Reality](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/partner-spotlight-quicklaunch-turning-our-vision-into-a-digital-reality) - [Trades That Transform: How Fresh Colours & Genuine Futures Are Changing Young Lives in the UK](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/trades-that-transform-how-fresh-colours-genuine-futures-are-changing-young-lives-in-the-uk) - [One Day, One Purpose: Why I’ll Never Forget This Journey Through Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/one-day-one-purpose-why-ill-never-forget-this-journey-through-bolton) - [Boss Your Future: Sparking Hope and Building Futures at Asda Farnworth](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/boss-your-future-sparking-hope-and-building-futures-at-asda-farnworth) - [From Punishment to Progress: Rethinking Crime Through Opportunity](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-punishment-to-progress-rethinking-crime-through-opportunity) - [They’re Not Just Numbers: Why We Must Rethink How We Support Young People with SEN](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/theyre-not-just-numbers-why-we-must-rethink-how-we-support-young-people-with-sen) - [From Disengaged to Determined: A Mum’s View on How Belief Transformed Her Son’s Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-disengaged-to-determined-a-mums-view-on-how-belief-transformed-her-sons-future) - [A Lovely Ethos, An Outstanding Service: Why Businesses Like Ascenti Are Backing Second Chances](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/a-lovely-ethos-an-outstanding-service-why-businesses-like-ascenti-are-backing-second-chances) - [From Abuse to Ambition: Shell’s Story of Overcoming Self-Doubt | Genuine Futures Boss Your Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-abuse-to-ambition-shells-story-of-overcoming-self-doubt-genuine-futures-boss-your-future) - Some stories don’t need editing. They just need to be heard. Shell’s story is raw, real, and deeply important — because behind every young person who’s been written off by society, there is untapped potential waiting to rise. At Genuine Futures, we believe in creating the space for that potential to be seen. Shell didn’t Salford-born Shell shares her powerful journey from childhood abuse and self-doubt to becoming a volunteer with Genuine Futures’ Boss Your Future programme. Her story highlights the urgent need for support for young people facing school exclusion, unemployment, and mental health challenges. A real story of resilience, purpose, and transformation. - [No Way Out: Why Young People Are Struggling](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/no-way-out-why-young-people-are-struggling) - [Forgotten Assets to Help Families and Young People Thrive](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/forgotten-assets-to-help-families-and-young-people-thrive) - [Hope Funded: Genuine Futures Wins National Lottery Backing to Empower Youth](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/hope-funded-genuine-futures-wins-national-lottery-backing-to-empower-youth) - [A Personal Appeal to Mayor Andy Burnham: Let’s Turn One Vehicle Into a Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/a-personal-appeal-to-mayor-andy-burnham-lets-turn-one-vehicle-into-a-future) - [Ending Child Poverty: Why the UK Needs Radical Action and Social Outcomes Partnerships Now](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/ending-child-poverty-why-the-uk-needs-radical-action-and-social-outcomes-partnerships-now) - [One in Eight Left Behind: How Jason Found Hope and Purpose Through Boss Your Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/one-in-eight-left-behind-how-jason-found-hope-and-purpose-through-boss-your-future) - [Rewriting Futures: Empowering Bolton’s Youth to Rise Above the System](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/rewriting-futures-empowering-boltons-youth-to-rise-above-the-system) - [From the Classroom to the Community: How Young Entrepreneurs Are Shining Through Enterprise](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-the-classroom-to-the-community-how-young-entrepreneurs-are-shining-through-enterprise) - [Empowering the Next Generation: The Pre-Launch of We Shine Any Car at Aurora Woodlands School](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/empowering-the-next-generation-the-pre-launch-of-we-shine-any-car-at-aurora-woodlands-school) - [Bossing Your Future: How Alice Built Confidence Through Connection](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bossing-your-future-how-alice-built-confidence-through-connection) - [Catching Up with Evan and Michael: Shining Bright with "We Shine Any Car"](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/catching-up-with-evan-and-michael-shining-bright-with-we-shine-any-car) - [Genuine Futures and Aurora Woodlands School Join Forces to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Darwen](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-and-aurora-woodlands-school-join-forces-to-empower-young-entrepreneurs-in-darwen) - [Clean Cars, Brighter Futures: Supporting Youth Through Social Enterprise](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/clean-cars-brighter-futures-supporting-youth-through-social-enterprise) - [From No Qualifications to Business Owner: Bradley’s Journey and the Power of Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-no-qualifications-to-business-owner-bradleys-journey-and-the-power-of-genuine-futures) - [Homeschooling on the Rise due Classroom Behavioral Problems](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/homeschooling-on-the-rise-due-classroom-behavioral-problems) - [Young People Empowered for Success](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/young-people-empowered-for-success) - [Dan's Remarkable Achievement](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/dans-remarkable-achievement) - [Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme: Alice's Experience](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-boss-your-future-programme-alices-experience) - [Are Pupil Referral Units Breeding Grounds for Gangs?](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/are-pupil-referral-units-breeding-grounds-for-gangs) - [How the Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme is Helping Jaxon](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-the-genuine-futures-boss-your-future-programme-is-helping-jaxon) - [Rising Costs of Imprisonment: A Call for Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/rising-costs-of-imprisonment-a-call-for-change) - [Genuine Futures: Empowering Cayden's Journey](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-empowering-caydens-journey) - [Can you help Leon start his own gardening business?](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/can-you-help-leon-start-his-own-gardening-business) - [How the Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme is Empowering Individuals Like Jason](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-the-genuine-futures-boss-your-future-programme-is-empowering-individuals-like-jason) - [Thank You, Lidl: A Heartfelt Appreciation](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/thank-you-lidl-a-heartfelt-appreciation) - [Shine Bright at the Genuine Futures Pop Up Car Cleaning Event!](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/shine-bright-at-the-genuine-futures-pop-up-car-cleaning-event) - [Meet Declan: A Shining Star on the Genuine Futures Programme 🌟](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/meet-declan-a-shining-star-on-the-genuine-futures-programme-🌟) - [Genuine Futures Grateful for Support from Secure Entrance System](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-grateful-for-support-from-secure-entrance-system) - [Young People with SEND: Breaking the Chains of a Broken System](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/young-people-with-send-breaking-the-chains-of-a-broken-system) - [Feeling Grateful 🙏✨](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/feeling-grateful-🙏✨) - [Declan's Journey: A Mother's Reflection.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/declans-journey-a-mothers-reflection) - [🌟 Inspiring Young Minds at Aurora Woodlands School 🌟](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🌟-inspiring-young-minds-at-aurora-woodlands-school-🌟) - [Genuine Futures' Boss Your Future Programme](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-boss-your-future-programme) - [Fueling Up the Energy! 🚀](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/fueling-up-the-energy-🚀) - [Salford, watch out! A new star might just be rising. 🌟](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/salford-watch-out-a-new-star-might-just-be-rising-🌟) - [🌱 Meet Salford’s Young Entrepreneur: Leon Ralph! 🌟](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/🌱-meet-salfords-young-entrepreneur-leon-ralph-🌟) - [From Terraces to Triumph: A Lifelong Manchester United Fan's Call for Support from the Class of '92](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-terraces-to-triumph-a-lifelong-manchester-united-fans-call-for-support-from-the-class-of-92) - [Bridging the Gap: We Must Work Together to Empower Vulnerable Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bridging-the-gap-we-must-work-together-to-empower-vulnerable-young-people) - [Reflecting on the Journey: A Day at the Poverty Truth Commission in Salford](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/reflecting-on-the-journey-a-day-at-the-poverty-truth-commission-in-salford) - [Empowering the Future: Believe in Your Potential](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/empowering-the-future-believe-in-your-potential) - [Challenges Facing Young People in Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/challenges-facing-young-people-in-bolton) - [Renowned Chef Jamie Oliver Calls for More Support for Dyslexic Children](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/renowned-chef-jamie-oliver-calls-for-more-support-for-dyslexic-children) - [Empowering Young People in Action: Genuine Futures Meet & Motivate Event](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/empowering-young-people-in-action-genuine-futures-meet-motivate-event) - [Empowering Bolton's Youth: A Community Partnership](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/empowering-boltons-youth-a-community-partnership) - [Ignite Your Future: A Recap of Our Genuine Futures Meet & Motivate Session](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/ignite-your-future-a-recap-of-our-genuine-futures-meet-motivate-session) - [Genuine Futures: Empowering Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-empowering-young-people) - [Genuine Futures Secures Funding for "Unlocking Your Potential" Program from Salford City Council's Employment Hub](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-secures-funding-for-unlocking-your-potential-program-from-salford-city-councils-employment-hub) - [Injustice That Needs to Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/injustice-that-needs-to-change) - [Business Owners tell us why it’s important to support young people](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-owners-tell-us-why-its-important-to-support-young-people) - [Meet Mason: A Dedicated Construction Enthusiast](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/meet-mason-a-dedicated-construction-enthusiast) - [Children Trapped in Care for the Rest of Their Lives](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/children-trapped-in-care-for-the-rest-of-their-lives) - [Empowering Futures with Secure Entrance Systems](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/empowering-futures-with-secure-entrance-systems) - [How Genuine Futures Is Driving Change Through Charity Car Washes](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-genuine-futures-is-driving-change-through-charity-car-washes) - [Empowering Salford's Youth: Genuine Futures in Action](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/empowering-salfords-youth-genuine-futures-in-action) - [What’s the Life Expectancy of a Young Person Who Is NEET?](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/whats-the-life-expectancy-of-a-young-person-who-is-neet) - [Alfie's Remarkable Journey: Turning Adversity into Hope](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/alfies-remarkable-journey-turning-adversity-into-hope) - [Youngsters Not in Work or Education Rise to 870,000: A Call to Action](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/youngsters-not-in-work-or-education-rise-to-870000-a-call-to-action) - [A Journey from Crime to Community Support.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/a-journey-from-crime-to-community-support) - [Celebrating Recycle-IT's Three-Year Anniversary: A Heart-warming Milestone](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/celebrating-recycle-its-three-year-anniversary-a-heart-warming-milestone) - [The Rising Tide of School Exclusions and NEET Youth: A Societal Challenge](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-rising-tide-of-school-exclusions-and-neet-youth-a-societal-challenge) - [Overcoming Youth Challenges in Bolton: Genuine Futures Insights and Solutions](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/overcoming-youth-challenges-in-bolton-genuine-futures-insights-and-solutions) - [Genuine Futures CIC Launches Innovative Fleet Cleaning Service to Transform Youth Employment](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-cic-launches-innovative-fleet-cleaning-service-to-transform-youth-employment) - [Royal Mail worker supports Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/royal-mail-worker-supports-genuine-futures) - [Genuine Futures: A Year of Growth and Empowerment in 2024](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-a-year-of-growth-and-empowerment-in-2024) - [Bolton's Got Talent: Paving the Way for Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/boltons-got-talent) - [Celebrating Two Years of Empowering Youth and Transforming Lives](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/celebrating-two-years-of-empowering-youth-and-transforming-lives) - [The destiny of excluded teenagers in the UK is a life of crime.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-destiny-of-excluded-teenagers-in-the-uk-is-a-life-of-crime) - [How negative labels can affect children and young people for life.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-negative-labels-can-affect-children-and-young-people-for-life) - [Alfie’s Story: Children uprooted and torn from homes and communities sent hundreds of miles away from home.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/alfies-story-children-uprooted-and-torn-from-homes-and-communities-sent-hundreds-of-miles-away-from-home) - [Lancaster University: Inspiring Change with Meet & Motivate](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/lancaster-university-inspiring-change-with-meet-motivate) - [Targeting, negative labelling and stigma: challenging the criminalisation of children and young people in care.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/targeting-negative-labelling-and-stigma-challenging-the-criminalisation-of-children-and-young-people-in-care) - [BIG POP UP CHARITY CAR WASH 🧽🚗](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/big-pop-up-charity-car-wash) - [Genuine Futures In The Press - Bolton News](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-in-the-press-bolton-news) - [Greater Manchester Social Enterprise Summit 2024.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/greater-manchester-social-enterprise-summit-2024) - [How putting negative labels round the necks of children and young people can affect them for life.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/how-putting-negative-labels-round-the-necks-of-children-and-young-people-can-affect-them-for-life) - [Bridging The Employment Skills Gap To Opportunity For Young People Across Salford](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bridging-the-employment-skills-gap-to-opportunity-for-young-people-across-salford) - [FORGOTTEN GENERATION](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/forgotten-generation) - [Sponsorship Donations Needed](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/sponsorship-donations-needed) - [Can you help Moustapha?](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/can-you-help-moustapha) - [New National Youth Strategy to break down barriers to opportunity for young people](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/new-national-youth-strategy-to-break-down-barriers-to-opportunity-for-young-people) - [Causes of crime that young people get involved with](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/causes-of-crime-that-young-people-get-involved-with) - [From care to where? Care leavers, homelessness and then prison.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-care-to-where-care-leavers-homelessness-and-then-prison) - [Schools Early intervention & Crime Prevention Initiative Launched in Bolton.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/schools-early-intervention-crime-prevention-initiative-launched-in-bolton) - [A Night of Inspiration: Festival of Hope 2024](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/a-night-of-inspiration-festival-of-hope-2024) - [Storing up real problems for the future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/storing-up-real-problems-for-the-future) - [Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/empowering-youth-for-a-brighter-future) - [Bolton Wanderers In the Community - Inspiring Speakers Meet & Motivate Session](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/bolton-wanderers-in-the-community-inspiring-speakers-meet-motivate-session) - [Left Behind: Nearly a Million 'Hidden' Young People Struggling Without State Support to Survive and Thrive](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/left-behind-nearly-a-million-hidden-young-people-struggling-without-state-support-to-survive-and-thrive) - [Inspiring Young People Of Manchester](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/inspiring-young-people-of-manchester) - [Yvette Cooper announces young futures programme to prevent crime among young people.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/yvette-cooper-announces-young-futures-programme-to-prevent-crime-among-young-people) - [Poverty in Bolton and across the UK is getting worse.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/poverty-in-bolton-and-across-the-uk-is-getting-worse) - [Hitting the streets of Salford.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/hitting-the-streets-of-salford) - [The Voiceless Podcast Episode Three; Fighting for the youth of Bolton 'Unlocking Potential'](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-voiceless-podcast-episode-three-fighting-for-the-youth-of-bolton-unlocking-potential) - [Work Experience Programmes Are Driving Positive Change.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/work-experience-programmes-are-driving-positive-change) - [Thrilled to announce our Impact and Evaluation report for 2023 - Spring 2024](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/thrilled-to-announce-our-impact-and-evaluation-report-for-2023-spring-2024) - [The Voiceless Podcast Episode Two: We Are Failing Children In Care](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-voiceless-podcast-episode-two-we-are-failing-children-in-care) - [Societies most vulnerable Young People Hung out to Dry](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/societies-most-vulnerable-young-people-hung-out-to-dry) - [Voice For The Voiceless Podcast Episode One: Kids Are Bored And Have Nothing To Do](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/voice-for-the-voiceless-podcast-episode-one-kids-are-bored-and-have-nothing-to-do) - [Young people commit crimes because they have nothing to do](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/young-people-commit-crimes-because-they-have-nothing-to-do) - [County Lines: Nicole tells her story of being groomed into a drug-running gang aged 11.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/county-lines-nicole-tells-her-story-of-being-groomed-into-a-drug-running-gang-aged-11) - [Young People Caught Up in a Cycle of Drugs and Crime](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/young-people-caught-up-in-a-cycle-of-drugs-and-crime) - [Preston Businesses Rally Behind Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/preston-businesses-rally-behind-genuine-futures) - [IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAIMY HAMM](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/in-loving-memory-of-jaimy-hamm) - [Do the youth of today lack a work ethic?](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/do-the-youth-of-today-lack-a-work-ethic) - [Pass the Parcel: Children passed around the care system](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/pass-the-parcel-children-passed-around-the-care-system) - [Making Waves In The Community: Genuine Futures receives overwhelming support from the business community.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/making-waves-in-the-community-genuine-futures-receives-overwhelming-support-from-the-business-community) - [Genuine Futures Mobile Valeting School - Launching Spring & Summer 2024](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-mobile-valeting-school-launching-spring-summer-2024) - [Teaching young people the importance of customer service.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/teaching-young-people-the-importance-of-customer-service) - [Genuine Futures Mobile Valeting School](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-mobile-valeting-school) - [What Our Customers Say: Frida Hussain from Spray Away Events](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/what-our-customers-say-frida-hussain-from-spray-away-events) - [Local Manchester Business BeechCrown 2k Group Pledge Donation.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/local-manchester-business-beechcrown-2k-group-pledge-donation) - [Genuine Futures CIC Joins Bolton Together, Empowering People and Communities for Positive Change](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-cic-joins-bolton-together-empowering-people-and-communities-for-positive-change) - [Changing Lives and Creating Impact through Collaboration.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/changing-lives-and-creating-impact-through-collaboration) - [Spray-It, a locally based spray paint company Changes peoples lives](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/spray-it-a-locally-based-spray-paint-company-changes-peoples-lives) - [Message to the Police](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/message-to-the-police) - [Supporting underrepresented young people from across Bolton and beyond](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/supporting-underrepresented-young-people-from-across-bolton-and-beyond) - [The UK's Ultimate Wellbeing Experience Event](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-uks-ultimate-wellbeing-experience-event) - [Starting the Year on high! Pop-up Car Wash Service in Manchester](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/starting-the-year-on-high-pop-up-car-wash-service-in-manchester) - [Why entrepreneurship is important for school children to learn in 2024.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/why-entrepreneurship-is-important-for-school-children-to-learn-in-2024) - [NEW FOR 2024! - HANDCRAFTED PIZZA TRAINING EVENTS](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/new-for-2024-handcrafted-pizza-training-events) - [Social Enterprise Announces Ambassador Programme for People in Prison](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/social-enterprise-announces-ambassador-programme-for-people-in-prison) - [Disable the Label: From Hopelessness to Transforming Lives.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/disable-the-label-from-hopelessness-to-transforming-lives) - [The top 10 challenges facing young people today](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-top-10-challenges-facing-young-people-today) - [Forgotten white working-class children let down by decades of neglect](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/forgotten-white-working-class-children-let-down-by-decades-of-neglect) - [Genuine Futures: A Testimonial of Community Commitment and Impact](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-a-testimonial-of-community-commitment-and-impact) - [Now, more than ever young people feel voiceless.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/now-more-than-ever-young-people-feel-voiceless) - [Five ways we can all work to empower young people and each other.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/five-ways-we-can-all-work-to-empower-young-people-and-each-other) - [From Challenge to Change: A Tale of Entrepreneurial Triumph and Community Impact](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/from-challenge-to-change-a-tale-of-entrepreneurial-triumph-and-community-impact) - [Stephen Howard Completes His First Chester Marathon to Support Genuine Future’s Community Project’s](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/stephen-howard-completes-his-first-chester-marathon-to-support-genuine-futures-community-projects) - [Hidden in Plain Sight: Young Children Groomed Into Gangs for a life of crime](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/hidden-in-plain-sight-young-children-groomed-into-gangs-for-a-life-of-crime) - [Sam Smith returns to his home town Bolton to speak to young people](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/sam-smith-returns-to-his-home-town-bolton-to-speak-to-young-people) - Many young individuals find themselves ensnared in a web of low-wage, low-skilled jobs, often bound by zero-hour contracts. These limited opportunities not only lead to economic inactivity but are also interlinked with mounting mental health issues. - [Genuine Futures CiC Celebrates a Landmark Achievement with "Unlock Your Potential" Programme!](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/genuine-futures-cic-celebrates-a-landmark-achievement-with-unlock-your-potential-programme) - We at Genuine Futures CiC are bursting with pride as we announce the triumphant completion of our pilot programme, "Unlock Your Potential". - [The Forgotten Youth: Addressing the Challenges Faced by Children in the Care System](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-forgotten-youth-addressing-the-challenges-faced-by-children-in-the-care-system) - [The true long-term impact of high levels of youth unemployment.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/the-true-long-term-impact-of-high-levels-of-youth-unemployment) - [Shaping Bolton's Brighter Tomorrow: How Local Businesses Can Support Genuine Futures and the Unlock Your Potential Program](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/shaping-boltons-brighter-tomorrow-how-local-businesses-can-support-genuine-futures-and-the-unlock-your-potential-program) - [Delivery partner focus: The Anderton Centre](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/delivery-partner-focus-the-anderton-centre) ## Pages - [Homepage](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/) - Our sole purpose and focus are empowering disadvantaged young people to have a brighter, genuine future through the delivery of personal development, mentoring and wellbeing programmes. - [About Us](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/about-us) - Our sole purpose and focus are empowering disadvantaged young people to have a brighter, genuine future through the delivery of personal development, mentoring and wellbeing programmes. - [Privacy Policy](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/privacy-policy) - [Volunteer for us](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/volunteer-for-us) - [About us V2](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/about-us-v2) - Looking for NEET support in Bolton or Greater Manchester? Genuine Futures helps young people aged 15–24 into work, training, and enterprise through real-world programmes. - [Donate to Support Young People](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/donate) - Support young people across Bolton and Greater Manchester. Donate to Genuine Futures and help provide real opportunities, training, and employment pathways. - [Young Futures Hub of Hope – Referral Form](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/young-futures-hub-of-hope-referral-form) - [Contact Us](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/contact-us) - [Youth Ambassadors & Voices Podcast](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/youth-ambassadors-voices-podcast) - [Safeguarding Policies](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/safeguarding-policies) - [The Futures That Shine Charter](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/the-futures-that-shine-charter) - [We Shine Any Car (Bolton)](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/we-shine-any-car-bolton) - Book your slot for the free community car wash at the Young Futures Hub (The Scrappers, Bolton) on Thursday 23 October 2025, 10am–4pm. Free tea & coffee, youth-led enterprise in action. Limited spaces — booking essential. - [Parental/Guardian Consent Form – Images, Video & Personal Data](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/parental-guardian-consent-form-images-video-personal-data) - [Genuine Futures CIC – Data Protection & Image Use Policy](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/genuine-futures-cic-data-protection-image-use-policy) - [Customer Testimonials](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/customer-testimonials) - [Success Stories](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/success-stories) - [We Shine Any Car – Fundraising Campaign](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/we-shine-any-car-fundraising-campaign) - [Sam's Story](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/sams-story) - [Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Policy Statement](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/safeguarding-children-and-adults-at-risk-policy-statement) - [Our Programmes](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/our-programmes) - [Community Support](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/community-support) - [Support Our Work](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/support-our-work) - There are many ways to get involved and volunteer with Genuine Futures, whether it's mentoring a young person, helping out at an event, or contributing your professional skills to one of our programs. - [Lived Experience Team](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/lived-experience-team) - [Register Now for Meet & Motivate Events](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/register-now-for-meet-motivate-events) - [Terms & Conditions](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/terms-conditions) - [Useful Contacts](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/useful-contacts) - [Partner Hub](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partner-hub) - [Social Values Statement](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/social-values-statement) - [News & Resources](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources) ## Partners - [Inspired Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/inspired-mental-health-and-wellbeing) - [Launch North West](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/launch-north-west) - [Interact IT](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/interact-it) - [RKMS](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/rkms) - [Baby Box Shop](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/baby-box-shop) - [Knightsoft Media](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/knightsoft-media) - [SER Connect](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/ser-connect) - [365 People Support](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/365-people-support) - [All Fired Up](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/all-fired-up) - [Entrepreneurs Unlocked](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/entrepreneurs-unlocked) - [The Anderton Centre](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/partners/the-anderton-centre) ## Programmes - [Boss Your Future - Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/boss-your-future/boss-your-future-bolton) - [BOSS YOUR FUTURE!](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/boss-your-future) - [R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Young Futures — Mentoring Programme](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/r-e-s-t-o-r-e-young-futures-mentoring-programme) - [Boss Your Future - Salford](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/boss-your-future/boss-your-future-salford) - [Taste of Enterprise](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/taste-of-enterprise) - [Child Crime Exploration, Awareness Workshop](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/child-crime-exploration-awareness-workshop) - [Digital Skills and Employability programme](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/digital-skills-and-employability-programme) - [Meet & Motivate](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/meet-motivate) - [Personal Development & Well-Being Programmes](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/personal-development-well-being-programmes) - [Support into employment](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/programmes/support-into-employment) ## Case Studies - [Fuelled by Belief: Declan’s Journey from NEET to Entrepreneur](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/fuelled-by-belief-declans-journey-from-neet-to-entrepreneur) - [Participant Feedback Meet & Motivate Inspiring Speakers Initiative](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/participant-feedback-meet-motivate-inspiring-speakers-initiative) - [Laura's Story: A Journey of Transformation](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/laura) - [Maria's Transformative Journey: A Case Study of the "Unlock Your Potential" Programme](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/maria) - [Cameron's Remarkable Transformation: A Genuine Future Ahead](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/cameron) - [Mustapha](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/mustapha) - [Trevor](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/trevor) - [Prince](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/prince) - [Shaun](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/shaun) - [Habib, Donna, and Zoe, Deaf Village Community](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/case-studies/habib-donna-and-zoe-deaf-village-community) ## Testimonials - [Participant](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/participant) - [Luis grandma](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/luis-grandma) - [Shelly - Luis Mum](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/shelly-luis-mum) - [Alicia, Genuine Futures Meet & Motivate Event](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/alicia-genuine-futures-meet-motivate-event) - [Janette Hilton Head of Safeguarding Aurora Woodlands School](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/janette-hilton-head-of-safeguarding-aurora-woodlands-school) - [Natalie Thompson School Teacher](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/natalie-thompson-school-teacher) - [Andrea George School Teacher](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/andrea-george-school-teacher) - [Aururo Woodlands School Darwen](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/aururo-woodlands-school-darwen) - [Stephen Daniels – Director of Quicklaunch.](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/stephen-daniels-director-of-quicklaunch) - [Glen Higson, Director of Business Insight 3](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/glen-higson-director-of-business-insight-3) - [Kirstie McClelland, BizSpace Centre Manager Preston](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/kirstie-mcclelland-bizspace-centre-manager-preston) - [Jake ACT](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/jake-act) - [AJ ACT](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/aj-act) - [Sam Smith, Genuine Futures](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/sam-smith-genuine-futures) - [Jaimy](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/jaimy) - [Maria](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/maria) - [JB](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/jb) - [IB](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/ib) - [TM](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/tm) - [Rita Highett Careers Advisor](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/testimonials/rita-highett-careers-advisor) ## Categories - [Insights](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/insights) - [Success Stories](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/success-stories) - [Young person](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/success-stories/young-person) - [Feedback](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/feedback) - [Partnerships](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/partnerships) - [News](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/news) - [Podcast](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/podcast) - [Young Futures Hub](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/young-futures-hub) - [We Shine Any Car](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/we-shine-any-car) - [NEET Support](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/neet-support) - [Youth-Led Enterprise](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/youth-led-enterprise) - [Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/category/bolton) ## Tags - [Young Futures Hub](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/tag/young-futures-hub) - [Alternative Provision](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/tag/alternative-provision) - [We Shine Any Car](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/tag/we-shine-any-car) - [SEND](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/tag/send) - [NEET Support](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/tag/neet-support) - [Youth-Led Enterprise](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/tag/youth-led-enterprise) - [Bolton](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/tag/bolton) ## Focuses - [Personal Development](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/focus/personal-development) - [Health & Wellbeing](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/focus/health-wellbeing) - [Employment](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/focus/employment) ## Business Categories - [Activity Centre](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/activity-centre) - [Website Design](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/website-design) - [Business Support](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/business-support) - [CiC](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/cic) - [Events & Catering](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/events-catering) - [HR](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/hr) - [Electricity Contractor](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/electricity-contractor) - [Digital Signage](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/digital-signage) - [Online Store](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/online-store) - [Compliance](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/compliance) - [Marketing](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/marketing) - [Events](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/events) - [Mental Health](https://genuinefutures.co.uk/news-resources/business-category/mental-health)