"I've learnt that being rude is not a way to sort things out. This life is too short to carry hate around"

Empowering young people at risk to reveal their courage, take new action and thrive in their lives.

Registered Charity No. 1211343

School Exclusion is a Pipeline Into Violence

85%

of young offenders have experienced school exclusion

5x

more likely to be criminally exploited

£200k+

cost per young person entering youth justice system

<£50k

cost of prevention

Exclusion isn't just an education issue; it's a gateway to gang involvement, serious youth violence, and lost potential. Early intervention saves lives and money.

Reveal Courage—Take New Action—Thrive

Head Held High leads highly motivational and interactive workshops empowering young people at risk of exclusion or youth violence. Our programmes break through learnt behaviour enabling true change and transformation. We create proactive courses that achieve tangible goals from day one, leading to long term success in wellbeing, education, and employment.

“This work is so valuable... It has been life changing. I believe all young people should be given this platform and we'll miss the weekly sessions.” - Copthall School

13 years proven track record | 1000+ young lives transformed

"This has made me think about how precious my life is, and to be careful who I'm around."

Our Programmes

The Best You

6 week behaviour change course in partnership with anti knife crime charity The Ben Kinsella Trust.

Stand Up for Yourself

Confidence through comedy course, finding your voice, identity and turning negative into positive through laughter.

Presentations

Inspiring and energising custom-built presentations designed to shift the culture of larger groups or school.

Residentials

Weekend outdoor activities and experiences alongside Head Held High motivational interactive workshops.

"M.F. had a high number of lesson removals due to poor behaviour and a negative attitude towards learning. Head Held High helped build his confidence and he is now thriving in a top London media school." - Excelsior Academy

Outcomes That Protect Futures

Long-term behaviour change, not short-term compliance

✓ Prevention of school exclusions
✓ Prevention of gang involvement
✓ Young people remaining in education
✓ Improved behaviour, attendance, engagement
✓ Expanded access to further education, training, employment
✓ Reduced youth justice costs
✓ Improved mental health and wellbeing

Cost of Action vs. Cost of Inaction

Prevention Investment

<£1,000

per young person

Early intervention investment into a young person's life enrolled on a Head Held High programme.

Youth Justice Costs

£200,000+

per young person over time

Includes: policing, courts, custody,
and wider social costs.

ROI: Early intervention delivers strong social return on investment while reducing demand on public services (policing, courts, custody, long-term unemployment support).