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At just 18, Declan Mottershead from Salford has gone from feeling invisible to running his own business. His company, Mottershead’s Metals and Movers, is a scrap metal and house clearance service now operating across Salford and Bolton — but more than that, it’s a symbol of transformation.

12 June 2025

Fuelled by Belief: Declan’s Journey from NEET to Entrepreneur

At Aurora Woodlands School, we recently had the privilege of welcoming Sam, a dynamic speaker whose message of resilience and overcoming adversity resonated deeply with our students.

6 January 2025

Participant Feedback Meet & Motivate Inspiring Speakers Initiative

Mustapha attended a Meet & Motivate Inspiring Speakers Event in Manchester

22 August 2024

Mustapha

Trevor attended a Meet & Motivate Inspiring Speakers Event in Manchester

22 August 2024

Trevor

Prince attended a Meet & Motivate Inspiring Speakers Event in Manchester

22 August 2024

Prince

Shaun attended a Meet & Motivate Inspiring Speakers Event in Manchester

22 August 2024

Shaun

I’ve really enjoyed sitting and listening to other people’s experiences and learning about from them and what they’ve been through. So I feel now comfortable here.

7 November 2023

Laura’s Story: A Journey of Transformation

We are thrilled to share the profound experiences of Habib, Donna, and Zoe, who have witnessed remarkable transformations among the young participants.

2 November 2023

Habib, Donna, and Zoe, Deaf Village Community

Maria started the programme seeking confidence and skill enhancement. Despite early morning fatigue, the positive environment and the activities' buzz quickly energised her.

2 November 2023

Maria’s Transformative Journey: A Case Study of the “Unlock Your Potential” Programme

Cameron attended our Unlock Your Potential program & successfully graduated. He is now moving into a work experience placement with a view to an apprenticeship.

23 July 2023

Cameron’s Remarkable Transformation: A Genuine Future Ahead

Blog Post Articles

10 August 2026

From Lost for Over Two Years to Improving His Own Community: Cameron’s Journey Through Boss Your Future

Discover how Blake is rebuilding his confidence, improving his wellbeing and taking positive steps towards his future through Genuine Futures, We Shine Any Car and Iron Minds in Bolton.

21 July 2026

From Isolation to Opportunity: How Blake Is Rebuilding Confidence Through Genuine Futures and Iron Minds

Following the publication of the Rt Hon Alan Milburn’s report into the growing number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), Cameron wanted to share his experience and his message to MPs, ministers, decision-makers, and the Prime Minister.

3 June 2026

🚨 “Before Genuine Futures, I Was Just Stuck in My Room” | Cameron’s Message to MPs and the Prime Minister

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.

23 January 2026

From Skills to Start-Up: How Genuine Futures Is Building Youth Enterprise Pathways

Like many young people who have been told too often what they can’t do, Jay expected it to be just another activity he was being pushed into. Head down, hands in pockets, and not expecting much, he didn’t believe this experience would be any different from the support he had received before.

21 January 2026

From Doubt to Belief: How Genuine Futures Helped Jay Find Confidence and Purpose

People talk about resilience like it’s something you’re born with.
Like some young people are just stronger than others.

19 January 2026

“I Wasn’t Resilient Until Someone Stayed”

When Jaxon first connected with Genuine Futures, he didn’t see much ahead of him.
Home-educated and isolated, his days all looked the same. He told us it felt like time was slipping away.

9 December 2025

From Stuck Indoors to a Future in Mechanics: Jaxon’s Journey With Genuine Futures

At Genuine Futures, we can talk about our programmes, our approach, and our commitment to young people — but nothing is more powerful than what the professionals supporting them say about the difference our work is making.

18 November 2025

“Genuine Futures Has Changed Alex’s Life” — What Family Practitioners Are Saying About Our Impact

🎨 Creative Drawings That Inspire Change: Jennifer’s Journey from Self-Doubt to the Makers Market.

30 October 2025

🎨 Creative Drawings That Inspire Change: Jennifer’s Journey from Self-Doubt to the Makers Market.

When Alex joined the Boss Your Future Salford programme, he was at a crossroads. Disengaged from school and unsure about his next steps, the future felt uncertain. Like so many young people, Alex needed more than advice — he needed opportunity, encouragement, and a space to belong.

16 October 2025

Alex’s Story: From Uncertainty to a Future in College

Brandon said attending a Boss Your Future – Meet & Motivate session at Swinton Gateway “put life into perspective.” Inspired by lived experience, he regained motivation and is now thriving in full-time employment. Genuine Futures’ programme is restoring hope and opportunity for young people across Greater Manchester.

16 October 2025

Brandon’s Story: From Giving Up to Gaining Motivation and Employment

At just 13 years old, Oscar’s education pathway had already taken a difficult turn. He was at risk of becoming one of many young people who slip through the cracks of the education system. But thanks to the Restoring Young Futures alternative education programme, delivered by Genuine Futures, Oscar has been able to find his footing again—discovering new opportunities, new skills, and a renewed sense of hope.

15 September 2025

Oscar’s Incredible Journey with Genuine Futures

At Genuine Futures, we believe every young person deserves a chance to be seen, heard, and valued — especially those who’ve been pushed to the margins, misunderstood, or simply left behind by systems that fail to support them.

14 August 2025

“You’re Changing Lives” – A Mum’s Powerful Message About Her Son’s Journey

Last week’s Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme, in partnership with Entrepreneurs Unlocked and Recycle IT, took place down at the Digi Den, with the focus on Personal Responsibility and Being Your Own Boss.

13 August 2025

Sparks of Success: Young People Taking Responsibility & Winning Big!

What began as a spark in a school classroom has grown into a powerful initiative aiming to transform young lives across Bolton—turning lived experience into leadership and second chances into brighter futures.

5 August 2025

Giving Bolton’s Forgotten Young People the Future They Deserve

Every day in England, dozens of young people are permanently excluded from school. Last year alone, 7,900 students were removed from classrooms—pushed to the margins of society long before they’ve had a fair chance to build their futures.

30 July 2025

From Excluded to Empowered: How Oscar is Proving Potential Can’t Be Written Off

Stuck in a cycle of inactivity, 20-year-old Luis didn’t see a way forward—until he joined the Boss Your Future programme. From hands-on teamwork to learning the power of mindset, discover how one event helped him shift from surviving to thriving. Featuring insights from Mike Alleyne, Director of Genuine Futures.

24 July 2025

From the Bedroom to the Big Car Clean: Luis Discovers His Potential on Boss Your Future

At Genuine Futures, we believe every young person has potential — sometimes, they just need the right environment to see it for themselves.

21 July 2025

From Hesitant to Empowered: Paula’s Journey with Boss Your Future Bolton

At Genuine Futures, we believe that every young person deserves a future they can be proud of — and there’s no better proof than hearing directly from the families whose lives have been changed.

16 July 2025

Parent Testimonial: Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme

At the start of 2025, Cayden, aged 17, had made the difficult decision to leave college. Having realised that a course in physical education wasn’t the right fit, he found himself unsure of what to do next.

27 June 2025

Success Story Case Study: Cayden’s Journey – From Lost to Leading His Future

Success Story: From Disengagement to Determination – Alex’s Journey with Genuine Futures

25 June 2025

Success Story: From Disengagement to Determination – Alex’s Journey with Genuine Futures

As youth unemployment and college dropouts rise, Genuine Futures is helping young people like Jason rediscover confidence, build skills, and believe in a brighter future.

27 May 2025

One in Eight Left Behind: How Jason Found Hope and Purpose Through Boss Your Future

Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme: Alice's Experience

16 April 2025

Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme: Alice’s Experience

How the Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme is Empowering Individuals Like Jason

15 April 2025

How the Genuine Futures Boss Your Future Programme is Empowering Individuals Like Jason

Meet Declan: A Shining Star on the Genuine Futures Programme 🌟

14 April 2025

Meet Declan: A Shining Star on the Genuine Futures Programme 🌟

Feeling Grateful 🙏✨

7 April 2025

Feeling Grateful 🙏✨

Declan's Journey: A Mother's Reflection.

7 April 2025

Declan’s Journey: A Mother’s Reflection.

Salford, watch out! A new star might just be rising. 🌟

1 April 2025

Salford, watch out! A new star might just be rising. 🌟

🌱 Meet Salford’s Young Entrepreneur: Leon Ralph! 🌟

31 March 2025

🌱 Meet Salford’s Young Entrepreneur: Leon Ralph! 🌟

Empowering Young People in Action: Genuine Futures Meet & Motivate Event

12 March 2025

Empowering Young People in Action: Genuine Futures Meet & Motivate Event

Alfie's Remarkable Journey: Turning Adversity into Hope

28 January 2025

Alfie’s Remarkable Journey: Turning Adversity into Hope

Making Waves In The Community: Genuine Futures receives overwhelming support from the business community.

3 April 2024

Making Waves In The Community: Genuine Futures receives overwhelming support from the business community.

What Our Customers Say: Frida Hussain from Spray Away Events

12 March 2024

What Our Customers Say: Frida Hussain from Spray Away Events

Local Manchester Business BeechCrown 2k Group Pledge Donation.

12 March 2024

Local Manchester Business BeechCrown 2k Group Pledge Donation.