Raising Leaders.
Creating Legacy.

• 01

  Family & Community Support

  Young people do not grow in isolation. Where it strengthens their journey, we work alongside parents, carers, schools, youth organisations and community services. The aim is not to create dependency, but to strengthen the network around a young person so progress can continue beyond a programme.

• 02

  Safe Passage

  Preventative transition support helping young people navigate key stages in their education with confidence, identity and belonging.

• 03

  Empowerment & Life Skills

  Practical learning connecting wellbeing, identity, healthy relationships, financial literacy, leadership and preparation for adulthood.

• 04

  Coaching & Mentoring

  Trusted relationships that help young people understand themselves, strengthen confidence and take purposeful steps forward.

• 05

  Legacy Bursaries & Opportunities

  Where funding allows, removing financial barriers so young people can access education, training, travel and developmental opportunities.

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• Works in youth justice

  Rachel Marshall, Performance & Development Lead, Youth Justice Service

  Think Legacy UK is a much needed community organisation to support our children of today to build valued adults of tomorrow, and I would encourage other professionals to support the values and vision that it promotes.

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  I am confident that Shalena will achieve tangible results as she has done previously with hard to reach children, using her empathetic approach, listening skills, being solution-focused and trauma-responsive both operationally and at a strategic level.

• Alumni

  Elliott, mentored by the founder

  Think Legacy UK provides an important opportunity to bridge the gap between young people and older generations, and to ensure that young people feel heard, valued, understood and supported.

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  I have personally been mentored by Shalena and have seen her work firsthand. Her genuine empathy and compassion has shown me how committed she is to supporting individuals from all walks of life. I believe others should support this organisation because its work has the potential to bring people together and strengthen community involvement.

• Worked alongside the founder

  Linda, youth work colleague

  She understands that every young person has potential, even when they cannot yet see it themselves, and she works tirelessly to build their confidence and help them discover their strengths.

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  Shalena is a dedicated senior youth worker whose passion for supporting young people has remained strong throughout her many years of service. Every day she brings commitment, compassion and purpose to her work, creating a safe and positive environment where young people feel heard, valued and believed in.

• Mentored the founder

  Dr. John Beckford, Beckford Consulting

  Think Legacy UK is needed to enable that great work to continue and expand and offer opportunities to those who need them most.

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  I met Shalena when she invited me to mentor her in leadership roles at Youth First; she engaged and inspired the team around her. Her committed approach translated directly into supporting and enabling the young people with whom she was working, always creating the greatest chances and opportunities for them.