Eikon – Helping Young People, their Families and Carers.

I had wanted to visit Eikon since before my Shrieval year commenced, as I was aware of the amazing work they do to help young people, their families and carers.

Providing mentoring support to young people at an early stage can change future pathways and help prevent young people from becoming NEET (No in Education, Employment and Training). Eikon’s core values recognise that growing up in today’s world can be incredibly challenging, every young person deserves to feel safe, we should help children learn the skills they need to be safe and well, early help often stops problems from growing, we should listen to young people as they understand better than anyone what’s happening in their own lives and that schools, parents, and carers sometimes need help to support and empower young people.

Chris Hickford MBE who started helping young people initially through a youth club 30 years ago is the inspiring CEO and he gave Suzanne and I a tour of their facilities, including their amazing community garden which provides a calm, safe space when needed. He also explained how Eikon operates in schools, community groups, youth clubs and on-line across the County to be there when needed for those most in need.