Starting Point

Providing mentoring and creating opportunities for young people aged 11-25.

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Hey creatives aged 11–16 join our creative week this August.
Free for local young people, afternoons across one week in our office creative space.

• Create eye-catching designs
• Boost your confidence
• Escape the everyday

Limited places.
book now at https://t.co/F3n9t7EMKj

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Do you have 1 hour a week to lend a listening ear to a young girl, helping her feel seen and heard?

We’re calling upon women within Reading to support a young girl in your local community through mentoring with us.

To find out more info, follow this link https://t.co/FZw2m0o9AL

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Hearing the impact of female mentors on girls at Starting Point is truly inspiring.

We need more female volunteers to support young girls seeking a mentor. This #InternationalWomensDay2025 be that support!

Find out more about volunteering with us at https://t.co/FZw2m0o9AL

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

We are very excited to have received a grant from The National Lottery. This funding will enable more young people to access support that will build confidence, and develop work and life skills leading to a brighter and more hopeful future. 
Thank you!

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Sandra is one of our amazing volunteer mentors on our Starting Point project. She meets weekly with a young person and they work towards a set goal.

We need more female mentors! find out more about volunteering at our website: https://t.co/pgu3u6xsMB

Thank you.

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Our wonderful volunteer, Lucie, has been helping with our Starting Point AP for schools.
Here she is interviewed by some pupils, explaining why.
For more information on volunteering with any of our @TheMustardTree1 projects, see https://t.co/pgu3u6xsMB

[TheMustardTreeFoundation @TheMustardTree1]

Help us make a difference! We have TWO amazing opportunities:
• Operations Administrator: Support our vital work in the community.
• Finance Manager: Ensure our financial health and help us maximize our impact.
Learn more and apply https://t.co/41NVHVzoP0
#Jobs #CharityJobs

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Productive day on our Starting Point Studios Alternative Provision for schools.

Exploring shapes and concepts for a logo design.

@MaidenErleghTru
@TheBulmersheSch

#alternativeprovision #logodesign

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Summer 24 saw us hold a creative activity week.

12 young people joined us and had a great time.
It was a real highlight of the year, and we are pleased to belatedly present a scrap-book of what we got up to.
Enjoy 😃

https://t.co/U23xAUt2nW

@J_S_Foundation

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

We are sharing moments that have made us smile in 2024.
Katherine says: “I smile when I hear that someone has found support through one of our projects, and isn’t feeling so lonely anymore.”
To help us put smiles on faces in 2025 please visit our page at https://t.co/exnxCk6l7D

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

This Christmas, we're sharing moments that have made us smile.
Georgia says: “It’s made me smile seeing a young person we met in hospital, go from being isolated to building a circle of friends she hangs out with all the time”
Visit our smile page at https://t.co/exnxCk6l7D

[TheMustardTreeFoundation @TheMustardTree1]

Approaching Christmas, we're sharing moments that have brought us smiles this year.
Lucie, a @StartingPointRG volunteers says: “Helping young people learn creative skills makes me smile”
Join our mission to brighten lives by visiting our smile page at https://t.co/egpxSJF6Iy
🙂

[TheMustardTreeFoundation @TheMustardTree1]

Approaching Christmas, we're sharing moments that have brought us smiles this year.

Selina from the @EngageBefriend team says: “It makes me smile to help elderly people in need’

Be a part of our mission to brighten lives by visiting the smile page at https://t.co/egpxSJF6Iy

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

J shares what made him smile this year, being involved with our creative projects:

"Filming a music video for @no5youngpeople Expanding my skills, while making an impact on the young people – helping them bring out their creative self.

https://t.co/exnxCk6l7D

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Jackie from the Engage project shares what makes her smile: “when I get to match people together and it goes well!”
Will you help us put a smile on some faces in 2025?
Visit our website and be part of our mission to brighten lives. https://t.co/exnxCk6l7D
🙂🎄

[TheMustardTreeFoundation @TheMustardTree1]

Rahab Volunteer C shares what has made her smile this year.

Will you help us put a smile on some faces into 2025?
Visit our smile page on the MTF website and be part of our mission to brighten lives. https://t.co/egpxSJF6Iy

Wishing you a season filled with endless smiles!

[TheMustardTreeFoundation @TheMustardTree1]

As we approach Christmas, we will be sharing the moments that have brought us smiles throughout the year.

Would you like to put a smile on some faces into 2025?
Visit our smile page on our website and be part of our mission to brighten lives. https://t.co/egpxSJEyT0

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Want to join a team that believes in the potential of young people? There's still time to apply to be our new Community Engagement Mentor.

Empower young people facing challenges to build connections, confidence and reach their goals!

Apply now: https://t.co/7bYPj09K5x

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

The Mustard Tree is recruiting a part-time Community Engagement Mentor for their Starting Point project supporting young people 11-25. Apply at https://t.co/7bYPj09K5x

[Starting Point @StartingPointRG]

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society.
Starting a conversation with someone may be the first step in getting the support they need.
https://t.co/TeiRn5Yz9R
https://t.co/N6gU6UDpXu

@TheMustardTree1