“Someone who gets it”
“Having an adult who, in the words of a student who trusts very few people, is ‘someone who gets it’ made a huge difference. All of the students felt this way. A huge thank you.”
— School Professional
“TWMAD played a significant part in helping him reach college”
“A young person we support has secured a place at college starting in September 2026. I truly believe TWMAD has played a significant part in helping him achieve this. A huge thank you to everyone involved for the support and encouragement you have given him.”
— Supporting Professional
“An immediate impact”
“The mentor made an immediate impact by forming a trusting bond with the pupil. Having a strong, positive male role model has been extremely important, and the pupil has responded very well.”
— Primary School Professional
Building Trust, Preventing Crime
We had a young lad come to our Youth Group (Year 9), he was really disruptive in sessions and constantly in trouble with the police and school. TWMAD worked with him on a one to one basis and the change is unbelievable, he is now engaging in school and has an ambition to become a chef on a cruise ship.
It has taken a long time to build trusted relationships (as the police) with young people, we are now involved in preventative work with troubled families, listening to their issues and helping to make things better before they escalate into criminal and anti-social behaviour. TWMAD have provided a pathway for us to engage more effectively with young people, they have helped change the way they view the Police, they help young people to have respect for their communities which makes our job a lot easier.
Trusted Insight. Lasting Impact.
We have been working with TWMAD for a few years and the progress they make the our students is immense. What is really valuable is the independent insight we get and the valuable information that helps us as a school support these children. I really recommend TWMAD and the fantastic projects they offer as I have seen first hand the difference they make hence their name – together we can make a difference, they certainly do!
Ahsan Ashraf
“Professional, relatable and approachable”
“TWMAD has had a positive impact. The staff have been professional throughout and have provided students with a relatable and approachable source of support that complements the work of our school team.”
— Executive Headteacher
Helping Young People Believe in Their Future.
It gives me great pleasure to write this testimonial for Together We Make A Difference. The students have gained a positive experience completing their 15-week mentoring program. Students are more focused, confident and determined to succeed. Students have a better understanding of themselves and are now more self-motivated. Together We Make A Difference have engaged with parents during parent consultation evenings and even visited students whilst on work experience. I would truly recommend this program to all educational and training establishments.
Jermaine Gordon – Lead Teacher
Birches Head Academy
“Reflecting on their behaviour and making better choices”
“TWMAD has provided consistent support for our young people, allowing them to reflect on their behaviour, understand their emotions and make better choices.”
— Designated Teacher for Looked-After Children
“TWMAD played a significant part in helping him reach college”
“A young person we support has secured a place at college starting in September 2026. I truly believe TWMAD has played a significant part in helping him achieve this. A huge thank you to everyone involved for the support and encouragement you have given him.”
— Supporting Professional
“Able to speak openly and honestly”
“The support has helped develop greater understanding and accountability. The young person has been able to speak openly and honestly about the difficulties they face and talk through practical ways of managing them.”
— Parent or Carer
“That consistency is invaluable”
“The TWMAD team has built a strong and positive relationship with the young person. It is lovely to hear him repeating the advice his mentors have given him. For an autistic young person who needs time to understand and retain information, that consistency is invaluable.”
— Social Care Professional