Stories of Transformation
The best way of seeing how we make a difference is seeing and listening first hand to what children and young people have to say about TLG and the difference that has been made to their lives.
Lucy’s story
10-year-old Lucy was struggling emotionally, becoming disengaged with school and with friends and lacking in self-confidence. Lucy’s coach, Donna, was able to chat to her about the ins and outs of friendship and emotions that Lucy was struggling with.
Read more & watch Lucy’s storyLayan’s Story
You’re 7 years old; you’ve been forced to leave your home country; you’ve arrived in an unfamiliar city with your little sister and your parents; your mum is pregnant; you’ve virtually nothing, only a succession of temporary addresses; now Covid is unfolding. Who is going to help you and your family?
Read more & watch Layan’s StoryKaris’ Story
11-year-old Karis felt utterly lost when her best friend left their school. She didn’t have any other friends, she never got invited to parties, and navigating this loneliness was painful.
Read more & watch Karis’ StoryMake Lunch Ashford
For friends and working mums Sheila and Maria, getting through the school holidays with their 4 young boys was becoming a struggle. Thankfully, they found hope, community, and a welcoming table at Make Lunch Ashford.
Read more & watch Make Lunch AshfordLily’s Story
11-year-old Lily, her mum Zara and her two younger sisters have walked in shoes that no one should ever have to walk in. Read their story of finding hope through TLG Make Lunch.
Read more & watch Lily’s StoryLouis’ Story
This year we have followed the story of Louis, a teenager who was facing devastating adversity, bullying and self-doubt. Read his inspiring story!
Read more & watch Louis’ StoryLexi and Taiya’s Story
Best friends Lexi and Taiya have had their lives totally transformed thanks to support from amazing coaches from the local church!
Read more & watch Lexi and Taiya’s StoryJoe’s Story
For 8-year-old Joe and his mum, Davinia, TLG Make Lunch has been a much-needed lifeline as the cost of living rises to an unmanageable level.
Read more & watch Joe’s StoryCharles’ Story
We have been incredibly encouraged by Charles' story of hope. Through the trauma-informed support he received through his Early Intervention Coach, Helen, Charles now has a bright future.
Read more & watch Charles’ StoryJasmine and Jamiey-Louise’s Story
Family life can be challenging at the best of times, but health complications and financial insecurity make for an especially difficult mix. For Sam and her four girls, Jamiey-Louise (aged 13), Jasmine (11), Cali (4) and Alice (3), these issues caused a lot of stress and anxiety.
Read more & watch Jasmine and Jamiey-Louise’s StoryAlex’s Story
Alex’s dad, Adam, was self-employed at the beginning of the pandemic which meant the family couldn’t claim any Government support when the UK went into lockdown. Thankfully, the family received support through TLG Make Lunch!
Read more & watch Alex’s StoryMason’s story
Devastatingly, Mason's childhood has been turbulent and he has struggled to cope. But thanks to his Early Intervention coaching, he is now able to work through difficult situations he faces and manage his emotions well.
Read more & watch Mason’s storyEarly Intervention in Northern Ireland
TLG Early Intervention has been rapidly expanding in Northern Ireland, with more and more children getting vital 1:1 support each week. Hear from K about how Early Intervention has helped her!
Read Early Intervention in Northern IrelandMarcel’s Story
Marcel’s transition from primary to secondary school did not go smoothly. He struggled when he started secondary school, experiencing several fixed term exclusions for persistent disruption, which resulted in Marcel being placed into a Pupil Referral Unit, working online for 18 months.
Read more & watch Marcel’s StoryMartin Jr.‘s Story
Martin Jr. and his two older sisters faced a difficult winter last year. With their dad very poorly and money getting tighter, the support they received through TLG Box of Hope was a great help to their whole family.
Read Martin Jr.‘s StoryEllis and Sophie’s Story
After tragedy struck Emma and her two children, Sophie and Ellis, Christchurch Clevedon were able to offer support through TLG Early Intervention.
Read more & watch Ellis and Sophie’s StoryBailey’s Story
We have been incredibly encouraged by Bailey's story of hope. Through the trauma-informed support he received at TLG Wakefield Education Centre, Bailey now has a bright future.
Read more & watch Bailey’s StoryPriya’s Story
Priya started weekly coaching sessions with Penny when she was struggling in school. Here’s Priya talking about her journey from negative thoughts and hopelessness to a positive outlook!
Read Priya’s StoryAlecia’s story
After giving birth to her beautiful baby girl, Deannah, things took a difficult turn for Alecia’s mental health. Struggling financially, Alecia and her husband Deon had a lot of mouths to feed. When their local church stepped in, everything changed.
Read Alecia’s storyKeira’s story
Keira experienced significant trauma at a young age which resulted in cruel bullying. The only way Keira knew to respond was to physically fight back. Unfortunately, this resulted in her being excluded from primary school at a young age. But her story doesn’t end there!
Read Keira’s storyAbdi’s Story
Abdi was vulnerable and his life was chaotic, but thanks to additional mentoring and emotional support, he is brimming with optimism!
Read Abdi’s StoryKamara’s Story
Read about Kamara's experience of TLG Box of Hope! Her family loved the meals, activities and the regular doorstep chats with Julie and Neil from their local church.
Read Kamara’s StoryTroy’s Story
Troy was deeply traumatised by the Grenfell Tower fire. Thanks to the support he received from TLG West London, he was able to embark on a journey in coming to terms with the events and finding peace.
Read more & watch Troy’s StoryFrankie’s Story
Bullied, lonely, unhappy. This was life for Frankie before she met Kate, her TLG Early Intervention coach. Thanks to the support of Kate, Frankie has, in her own words, gone from “extremely sad to happy.”
Read Frankie’s StoryJaiden’s Story
When Jaiden struggled with his school work, he would kick out and run away. He constantly battled with his emotions, feeling sad, angry and abandoned. Now, his life has done a complete 360 thanks to support from the TLG Education Centre team.
Read Jaiden’s StoryAndy and Sharon’s Story
According to a local council report, nearly half the children are growing up in poverty in the borough of Luton, Bedfordshire. For families like Andy and Sharon's, the TLG Make Lunch here is providing a vital lifeline during the school holidays.
Read more & watch Andy and Sharon’s StoryAimee’s story
Before Aimee began her Early Intervention coaching, her young life was gripped by an anxiety that filled her with fear at the thought going to school. Then Aimee met her TLG Early Intervention coach and things started to change. Dramatically.
Read more & watch Aimee’s storyLewis’ story
TLG helps thousands of children every year. But 20 years ago, there was just one boy that kicked it all off. Lewis, now in his thirties, has no doubt that TLG transformed his life for good.
Read more & watch Lewis’ storyJulie’s story
School holidays used to be difficult for Julie's family. That was until her local church began TLG Make Lunch.
Read more & watch Julie’s storyRyan’s story
As a child, Ryan was bound by anger and wore a frown from day to day. With support from his TLG Early Intervention coach that his frown became a smile, and 5 years on – the smile remains.
Read Ryan’s storyGeorge’s story
Before attending a TLG education centre, George found himself sent out of class 9 times out of 10. But now, at the age of 22, he can look back on his years at TLG and truly describe them as transformational.
Read George’s storyBrooke’s story
When things at school took a turn for the worse, Brooke lost respect for the adults around her. But with her TLG Early Intervention coach Jo by her side, Brooke has pieced back together what was lost and her future is looking so much brighter.
Read Brooke’s story
