In order to bring lasting change to the lives of the vulnerable young people who arrive at Hillbrook House, we offer a range of services to help them develop the personal qualities needed to thrive within the community.

For young people who may lack supportive family and positive role models, and whose experience of life so far may have left them with a feeling of worthlessness, addressing these issues whist they are still in a safe and supportive setting is crucial, before they become marginalised from society.  With no qualifications or hope of a job and nothing to occupy their time, the route towards addictions, anti-social or offending behaviour threatens.

SMART Media Suite

The SMART Media Suite allows young people to express themselves creatively and is the only centre of its kind in the local area.  Not all young people have access to digital equipment or even a computer whereas our centre boasts equipment and software to make films and animation, create graphic and web design, edit photos as well as complete college assignments, search for jobs and put together a CV.

Steps Ahead (delivered in partnership with Surrey Care Trust)

A new, exciting programme of personal development for 16-18 year olds.  Delivered in 3, 4-week sections with learners able to stay until they secure work, training or education opportunity.  It is delivered 3 days a week with an extra 2 days for 1:1 support and work placements.  Learners work towards an accredited qualification whilst building skills for the future.

Section 1         Personal Development Skills                            Life Skills

Section 2         Preparation for Employment Skills                   Getting work

Section 3         Sustainability Employment Skills                      Keeping a job

There is opportunity to work as part of a team and build on previous knowledge and experience.  Steps Ahead is a learner led programme that gives individuals the chance to develop a unique course that is delivered at their own pace.  This is crucial for overcoming barriers to learning that young people may have if they struggled at school.

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Inner Journey Project

An once in a lifetime opportunity for 2 vulnerable young people to travel to South Africa on a journey of personal discovery and development as they learn about survival.  They raise their own funds to go and if you would like to sponsor one of our young people or learn more about the project, then contact 01737 773089.

The Coleman Charitable Trust is a regular supporter of Hillbrook Hous and has donated £3,000 per year over the last 2 years to equip the Media Suite.