Power Up is a young people’s wellbeing and social action project for those aged 10-25, living in Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan.
At Power Up we offer early wellbeing support to young people experiencing challenges with their mental health such as low mood, anxiety, relationships and self-esteem. This includes 1-1 coaching sessions, the delivery of State of Mind wellbeing programmes, regular social groups and free activities.
What we offer
- One-to-one sessions with wellbeing practitioners for anyone aged 10-25 in Cardiff and the Vale
- State of Mind wellbeing groups in schools and communities
- Additional activity groups, like blog writing and creative groups
- Free monthly activities at different venues
- Opportunities for young people to get involved with social change on local and national levels through consultation responses, interviews and surveys
How to get involved
For young people seeking one-to-one support
If you are 10-25 and living in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan, you can refer yourself to access one-to-one support with Power Up using our referral form.
For professionals
If you are supporting a young person aged 10-25 who lives in Cardiff in the Vale that you believe would benefit from one-to-one support provision from Power Up, you can refer them using our referral form.
If you work at a school or a community group and would like to request State of Mind wellbeing sessions for the young people you’re working with, contact PowerUp@platfform.org
About the project
Power Up is a partnership project led by Platfform and supported by:
- EYST
- YMCA Cardiff
- iBme UK
- Llamau
- ProMo Cymru
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Cardiff Council
- Vale of Glamorgan Council
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
The project was funded by the National Lottery Community Fund’s ‘Mind Our Future’ grant, and works closely alongside an advisory board of young people aged 10-25.
