About us
Check out our latest annual report here
Our Mission
We provide a safe space for teenagers using interactive workshops, large scale events and online engagement. Young people are supported to explore their ability to connect with others, be active, keep learning and engage in mindful activities, promoting the development of healthy physical and mental wellbeing.
Our early intervention approach provides young people with a toolkit to build their ongoing emotional resilience. We are dedicated to having a positive impact on those around us, encouraging all who engage with The Shine Project to feel confident and empowered by their experience.
Our Vision
The Shine Project wants to support every young person to develop and maintain good physical and mental health, providing a firm foundation with which to achieve a successful and happy future.
The Shine Project Values
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Everything The Shine Project does with either young people, volunteers, staff or when dealing with any individuals outside of the organisation, we will display openness, warmth and integrity. Creating a welcoming environment for all.
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At the root of Shine is compassion and respect for all individuals ensuring acceptance and understanding are core to our beliefs.
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The Shine Project aims to empower all who associate with it, enabling all to be their best selves and creating a positive and creative landscape to develop the charity.
Case Studies
find out more about our young people’s experiences
The Shine Project continues to make my daughter feel confident. She is able to talk openly about things that concern her. She feels part of a group and not so isolated. My daughter always has a big smile on her face when she partakes in activities provided and we as a family value it greatly and appreciate the hard work that goes into it.
- Parent of Shine Course Student
Anne Clarkson
Operations Manager / anne@shineproject.org.uk
Anne has worked for The Shine Project for the last 10 years, witnessing its growth and development. Anne qualified in level 3 counselling studies and she is our safeguarding lead. She manages a fantastic team of staff and volunteers whilst also working directly with the young people by delivering 3 courses per term.
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... Anne oversees the day to day operations of The Shine Project. This involves leadership in the areas of governance, marketing and communications and fundraising. Anne is also a trustee of Relate Bournemouth. She feels passionately about social .
Liz Davies
Lead-Co-Ordinator / liz@shineproject.org.uk
Liz started working as a co-ordinator for Shine in October 2013 following many years volunteering in youth and children’s work. She is qualified as a youth worker and is continually updating her skills in understanding children and young people’s mental health.
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...She co-founded The Colour Works Foundation which seeks to raise self-belief and confidence in 16-25 years olds. She is passionate about enabling young people to achieve their full potential. She is a qualified coach and mentor and brings these skills to working with the young people she meets whilst delivering both the Shine and Thrive courses. She is married with 2 children.
Shine Course Deliverer / Jayne@shineproject.org.uk
Jayne is an award-winning social action photographer, teacher and mother of two young daughters. As a former foster-carer and educator, as well as a long-time Shine volunteer, Jayne is highly experienced working with teenagers/young adults.
Originally from Cornwall, Jayne loves the sea and sailing in particular, as well as gardening and travel. Her photographic work is strongly orientated to empowering others and creating positive social change.
Melanie Tilsed
Shine Course Deliverer / mel@shineproject.org.uk
Mel is a trained makeup artist and wedding hairstylist who joined the Shine project over 10 years ago as a volunteer and has now progressed to delivering courses. She also runs a successful award-winning wedding hair and makeup business
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...Mel has been involved in youth work within her church since her own children were young and runs 1st Poole Boys Brigade and Girls Association group.
Meet the Trustees
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Ragnheidur Hardardottir
Ragnheidur is a qualified nurse, mother of three and grandmother of 2. Originally from Iceland she enjoys visiting her family there frequently along with skiing and gardening. She has been involved in various women's work.
Ragnheidur is has been the chair of Trustees for the last 5 years.
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Luke Price
Luke is a documentary Film Editor who has worked in broadcast television for 20 years and runs his own business in Bournemouth. Luke is married with 4 children aged 15-21 and loves living by the sea.
Any time of year you can find the Price's on the beach braving the elements and hunting out adventure.
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Libby Walker
libby@shineproject.org.uk
Libby joined the Trustee board in November 2022. Libby is a child psychologist who has worked in Dorset for three years. Before that, she has worked with children both in the Midlands and the South. Having referred children to Shine herself in her job and firsthand seen the positive influence, she cannot wait to be a part of Shine and all the goodness it offers.
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Peter Drysdale
Peter recently retired after 20 years with Barclays, working in financial reporting, he enjoys keeping his hand in finance as Treasurer for The Shine Project.
Peter and his wife Gill moved from London to Bournemouth in the Summer 2014. They are passionate about relationships and together host The Marriage Course catering to couples who want to invest in their relationship.
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Vania Roper
Vania is a married mother of 3 children aged 10 to 16. She works as Operations and Communications Manager for the Parish of Winton, Moordown and Charminster. She enjoys time with family and friends, running and the beach life!
Having had a challenging time during her teenage years, she believes strongly in The Shine Project and all the good it does for overlooked teens.
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