Phase Hitchin

active

Take on a challenge for Phase

It's Easter weekend, spring has sprung AND for the first time ever next month is… *drumroll please* ...Phase Active April!!! Throughout the month we’re asking people to consider signing up for events or challenges taking place in the coming year from tough mudder to triathlon.  To start

resilience

Resilient Women

Today is international women's day, a day where we celebrate women in our lives who guide us, lead us and have a special place in our hearts as well as highlighting the groundbreaking work of women across countless sectors, there are so many lessons we can learn from

join our team

Work with us

We are currently recruiting to expand our team, see below for more information, how to apply and key dates. Early Interventions Lead We are looking for an exceptional individual to help us extend our programmes and support to young lives with a key focus on primary schools as well as

Youth Work

Empowering Young Minds: Setting Expectations for Success

Discover the transformative power of setting high expectations and providing tailored support in youth work. Learn actionable steps to empower young minds and foster a culture of excellence.

trustee

Meet Martha, trustee

Hi, I’m Martha and I have recently become one of the trustees at Phase. I’m currently the leader of The Hub Church in Hitchin (where Phase is based) which is an Anglican ‘fresh expression’ of church. This means that we’re like a traditional church but look and

Phase Mentoring

At Phase we are passionate about supporting young lives for a brighter day and a better future. We do a variety of work across Hitchin all pointing to this central mission we have. We aim to support their wellbeing and resilience, help young people to see hope, to be able

Project Hope

Project Hope: Doubling the Impact this December

Join us in our Project Hope campaign this December, where every pound you donate is doubled, making twice the impact. Learn how you can get involved, support youth, and be a part of this incredible journey.

wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing

Digital wellbeing may be a phrase that you haven't heard of before but you will definitely be aware of the impacts that technology and digital media are having on the world, both good and bad.  There are so many positives to the digital sphere, it allows us to

rest

Recharge Your Energy: Essential Tips for Quality Rest

Life as a whether young or old can be a whirlwind of responsibilities, deadlines, and social commitments. In the midst of it all, it's easy to forget the importance of rest. But getting quality rest is crucial for your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are 10 simple tips

Young People and Vaping

Vaping has become more popular amongst society today and the popularity of vape shops opening in our towns are on the rise. But what is vaping? What are the facts? And why is it important to talk about it with young people? There is some confusion and misleading information about

anxiety

Goals

With the new school year right around the corner, I thought it would be cool to write about goals. September brings a mix of emotions for a variety of reasons: new school, new level of pressure, new teachers, (or vice versa) new students, the list goes on. Novelty means change

habits

Effective Rest

It's the summer holidays! Although at the moment the weather isn't especially sunny, the school holidays provide us with a natural break to take a breather, reflect and look ahead. It also gives many people, including our children and young people a time for rest, recuperation

Transition Groups

As we reach the end of the school year it’s all systems go here at Phase as we aim to really meet the needs of all our primary and secondary school young people before they level up in September. I must say, the sessions that we deliver to our

team

Meet James

Hey everyone, my name's James and I'm super excited to have joined the Phase team as a school’s worker. Over my first few weeks, it’s been amazing to see how Phase’s work resonates and makes a big difference to the lives of schools

Volunteers Week 2023

At Phase we are so grateful for the work of our wonderful volunteers.  This week is Volunteers Week, which gives us an excellent opportunity to say a great big THANK YOU to all our faithful volunteers. One of our volunteers, Carol Ward, has kindly written us this blog post with

fundraising

Conquer Mount Everest for a Cause

Join Us in an Epic Challenge!" Over the past few years, we have embarked on extraordinary endeavors to make a difference, raise funds, and create awareness for the impactful work of Phase. And guess what? This year is no exception! On Friday, June 9th, starting at 10 am and

Meet Alex

Hey, my name is Alex and I am the new Schools Worker here at Phase and it's been incredibly exciting joining the team and getting involved in all that Phase offers ... which is pretty impactful stuff. From Monday - Thursday I'll be preparing and delivering workshops

mental health awareness week

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

It is Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 this week and this year the theme is Anxiety. The aim of Mental Health Awareness week is to open up conversation with others about important topics and support one another by sharing experiences and tools. Anxiety is an emotion that we have all

Meet Molly

Hello! My name is Molly and I am the new Schools Worker here at Phase! I am really excited to be joining the incredible Phase team 3 days a week, Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays. On these days I will be delivering workshops and lessons in the local primary and secondary

fundraising

People who fundraise for Phase

If you choose to fundraise for Phase, then often the best way is to do it via something you are passionate about! Deolinda, from Our Lady Immaculate and St. Andrew's Church (Our Lady’s) in Hitchin, is passionate about all things green, and she has used this passion

Seasons Change

Just like seasons change in nature, so do our own personal seasons of life. Having been at Phase now for 4 ½ years as the Wellbeing Lead the time has come to embark on a new adventure and enter a new season at a local College to be the Mental Health

team

Meet Caroline

Hello! I’m Caroline, the new Admin Assistant at Phase.  I’m really excited to be joining the team and playing my part in the wonderful work that Phase is doing in the local schools. You’ll find me in the office two mornings a week and I will mostly

christmas

A Wrap on Christmas Unwrapped

Last week we finished delivering the Christmas Unwrapped workshop for Year 6. The workshop is an opportunity to explore the story of the nativity, which is right at the centre of the Christmas celebrations. I know you’re thinking it should be fairly straightforward – but not always! This workshop is

advent

Advent

As we make our way through Advent, I wanted to share a few thoughts on what I see as the joy of this special time as a seasonof wating. The joy of Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation leading up to the celebration of Christmas. It is a

fundraising

Project Hope

This December sees our matched giving campaign Project Hope happening again. Through the very generous support of our funders, we are able to see every donation to Project Hope in December doubled! That's right, every £1 donated gets doubled up to £5000 - so we can raise £10,