OUR IMPACT
“Be Me Project is a brilliant charity that supports young people and women to build their confidence and self-esteem. They help people to recognise their self-worth and realise their full potential, whilst spreading positivity along the way. They provide a caring and compassionate environment, a safe space where everyone can be candid about the pressures they are facing, be themselves and be proud of who they are.”
Joanna Killian, Chief Executive
Leadership Office, Surrey County Council
What Participants Say
"It encouraged me to come to school, because I struggled - and now I come in because of Be Me."
- A 14 year student with low school attendance due to anxiety
“It was good to have something to do every week that I enjoyed, with someone that I get along with. It helped me to destress and made me solidify my opinion on who I am.”
- Jazz, 16 year old
"It was really chilled sharing thoughts and feelings in each of our lives, in a safe environment, to get stuff off my chest. I guess it made me think about how to deal with situations in life and feel a lot less stressed over them. I learnt all about me and that I’m worth just as much as anyone else."
- Year 9 student
What Schools Say
“Two things young people are struggling with at the moment- their mental health and wellbeing and as a result, their sense of identity and their self-worth. Be Me courses help our students explore their own identity, develop a sense of purpose and help them grow in confidence as they understand what is true and meaningful for them going forward.
If we don’t look after students' health and mental wellbeing at school we probably just need to go home. You can't educate a child who is not completely well or supported in their wholeness and that includes their mental wellbeing so that they can flourish”.
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-Deputy Head, Surrey
“Be Me gives them autonomy and permission to be wholly themselves, to figure out who that is. It is an incredible golden ticket to bloom in their lives."
-Head of Year, Surrey
“Be Me Project has worked with this cohort of young people to outstanding effect. We have seen an improvement in their attendance, an increase in their motivation in class and a reduction in friendship issues."
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-Head of Year, Cumbria
What Parents Say
“My daughter has been going to weekly sessions with Be Me and I want to say a massive thank you. She loved it. We feel her confidence and self esteem have got a lot better the last few weeks. She came home with a bracelet that she loves and said she wishes she could do more with you both. I just want to say well done and thank you so much for doing such amazing positive things for the girls.”
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-Mum, Surrey
"It was really chilled sharing thoughts and feelings in each of our lives, in a safe environment, to get stuff off my chest. I guess it made me think about how to deal with situations in life and feel a lot less stressed over them. I learnt all about me and that I’m worth just as much as anyone else."
- Year 9 student
"My son has come on leaps and bounds since taking part in the Be Me project. Before having some Be Me sessions he was very anxious, tearful and wouldn’t step out of his comfort zone to join any school clubs. Since finishing the Be Me course, he has participated in basketball club and is now a full member of the school’s Sea Cadet Unit; he seems to be more settled with his moods at home and able to deal with most things that are thrown his way. I owe them a massive thank you."
-A parent, Kent