The Kids Network
The Kids Network is a London-based children's charity. We support children aged 8-11 in London by providing them with mentors from their local community to help them through the transition from primary to secondary school.
We work with primary schools across London who refer children who may be facing additional challenges in their young lives and could benefit from a one to one mentoring relationship. Our volunteer mentors provide a sense of fun and stability for our mentees to explore their identity and express themselves in a safe environment
Are you over 18 and living or working in Brent?
Are you looking to impact a young person’s life and make a difference in the community?
Join us today at The Kids Network and become a mentor!
What is the role
• The Kids Network is looking for committed, fun and passionate volunteers who live in or near to Brent to make a difference to the children of London.
• Our structured mentoring programme supports 8-11 year olds with their social and emotional development before they transition into secondary school.
• As a mentor, you will hold weekly one-to-one sessions of 1-3 hours. You will help to build confidence, resilience and support your mentee to manage feelings through a series of fun and positive experiences and activities.
• The weekly sessions can be during the weekday after school or at the weekends.
• You will also get to meet fellow adults in your community through our peer network.
• All volunteers will benefit from our two-day training where you'll gain skills and knowledge to support you as a mentor. (Many mentors share that the skills developed support their progression in the workplace, especially those seeking to gain experience working with children and young people)
What impact will this have?
• Help build resilience and confidence in a child in your local community.
• Learn from fellow mentors with our amazing peer network.
• Help a child as they transition from primary to secondary school. Expenses
• Our mentoring pairs will have a budget of £30 per month. We are also able to cover travel expenses.
Training
• Our induction training will provide you with all the skills and knowledge to support your mentee, including safeguarding, health and safety, child-led mentoring and understanding your role.
• We offer additional training throughout the year to in anti-oppression, trauma-informed practice and lots more to help enhance your mentoring journey and your personal and professional development.
A DBS check is required but is organised and paid for by The Kids Network
For more information or if you would like to apply please visit our website here, or if you have any questions please contact our Programme Officer for Brent, Niamh Lynch, on email n.lynch@thekidsnetwork.org.uk or phone number 07518 809075.
Proud Partnership Spotlight: The Coalition for Ending Child Poverty 🤝 We’re pleased to be a new member of the Coalition for Ending Child Poverty. It makes perfect sense for The Kids Network to be teamed up with the over 850 other organisations who believe every child should:
• Grow up with enough money for a decent standard of living
• Live in a decent, secure, affordable, warm home
• Be able to thrive, learn and develop regardless of family income
• Grow up free from the threat of poverty
Together, we are looking to eradicate child poverty – you can learn more about the Coalition for Ending Child Poverty and the world we’re campaigning for 👉
here.
Champions for Children 2025
We’re thrilled to be part of The Big Give's Champions for Children match funding campaign this year!
From Tuesday 3rd June to Tuesday 17th June, every donation made will be doubled, thanks to match funding from The Childhood Trust and our wonderful supporters.
One donation. Double the impact.
How Does it Work?
Champions for Children supports charities tackling child poverty across London. During the campaign, every pound you give is matched–doubling your impact.
Our target is to raise £6,225 in donations, which will be doubled to £12,500 thanks to pledges from our supporters and The Childhood Trust!
• Donate £10 → We receive £20
• Donate £50 → We receive £100
With your support, we can continue providing life-changing early intervention mentoring to over 340 Little Londoners this year.
How Can You Help?
1. Donate
Every pound you give will be doubled. No matter the size, your donation will go twice as far for the children who need it most.
Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000002IZpOYAW
2. Share
Help us spread the word! Share our Instagram and LinkedIn posts, stories, and photos to help us reach even more people. Share our donation link with your networks and spread our message!
3. Fundraise
Get creative! Host a bake sale, organise a coffee morning, or take on a two-week challenge such as running. Whatever you do, we’re here to support you.
Learn more about Champions for Children
Thank you
Your support means everything to us–and to the children we work with. We couldn’t do this without you.
Contact
Location
3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul St, London
Eligibility
Open to residents in London aged 18 and upwards
