Yellow Brick Road Projects (YBRP) is delighted to announce the launch of its Spring 2026 You Matter programme in Andover, beginning 6 January 2026 at Purple Oak Support, Winchester Road, SP10 2EG, from 12pm – 2pm.
You Matter is a free, accredited 14-week life-skills programme supporting young people aged 16–35 to build confidence, independence, and practical skills for adult life. The programme covers essential topics including budgeting, managing bills, understanding tenancy and housing rights, wellbeing, healthy relationships, online safety, CV writing, and goal setting. Participants also receive one-to-one coaching and access to an Accessibility Fund for travel, childcare or essential needs.
Young people who complete the full programme will receive a £50 Amazon voucher and a recognised Level 1 You Matter qualification, something local landlords increasingly view as a positive reference in a competitive housing market.
Last year, You Matter achieved outstanding results across Hampshire, with 97% of participants rating the programme highly and 98% reporting improvements in one or more areas of their lives.
Siobhan Down, CEO of Yellow Brick Road Projects, said:
“Life skills aren’t always taught in school, yet they are essential for a young person to feel confident and capable. You Matter is designed to reduce the stress and uncertainty many young people face, especially around money, housing and wellbeing. We’re proud to bring the programme back to Andover.”
Mother of You Matter participant said:
“You Matter has been a really valuable part of her journey. Learning really helpful life skills that she told me would have been the type of thing she would have liked to have been taught at school. Since finishing the programme, she has amazed me by applying for jobs, all by herself, with no help or guidance from me.
She was offered 4 interviews as a result of sending off the CV she did on your course, helping to empower her to have to confidence to step out into that big wide world and take on a new challenge… all of her own accord!”
For more information please visit our website: https://bit.ly/YBRP_YouMatter
To take part in You Matter please complete this form: https://bit.ly/YBRP_YouMatter_NominationForm