Grandmentors
- Running in various locations across England and Scotland
- Inter-generational mentoring for young care leavers, helping them get on in life
Grandmentors support young adults leaving care by sharing life experience, offering emotional support, practical advice and a steady presence. Aged 50 and over (or 35 and over in Perth and Kinross, Scotland), our volunteers help build confidence and independence.
Coming from all walks of life, Grandmentors are trained to build positive, trusting relationships that empower young people to discover their strengths and reach their goals.
We provide full training, ongoing support and cover expenses. No special skills or qualifications are needed, just your life experience and a desire to make a difference.
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I know you are not going to go away, I can trust you’ll be there for me. I’ve never had that before.
– Mentee
Take your next step your way
Life after care can be full of choices and challenges. Grandmentors is here to support you as you figure out what comes next.
We’ll match you with a volunteer mentor, someone with life experience who is there just for you. They will listen, encourage you, and help you work towards your goals, whether that is work, education, confidence, independence, or something else entirely.
Mentors can help with:
- Planning your next steps
- Building confidence and life skills
- Navigating everyday challenges
- Finding balance as a young parent
- Adjusting to life in a new country
You can refer yourself or someone else. Whatever your journey, Grandmentors is here to walk it with you, your way and at your pace.
Current opportunities in England
Current opportunities in Scotland
Grandmentors Impact Report 2025
Take a look at our latest report to discover the Grandmentors project, how it is transforming the lives of mentees, empowering mentors, strengthening communities, and what lies ahead.
Community stories
Videos
A thank you
For Volunteers’ Week 2025, mentees in London shared powerful message of gratitude to their mentors. In this 4-minute video, they share the real impact their mentors have made in their lives.
Being a Mentee
Mentee, Chloe, shares that having a Grandmentor is like having an extra grandparent, but even better. Volunteer mentoring is a game-changer for young people transitioning from the care system. Just like Chloe, we are immensely thankful for the life-changing support our Grandmentors provide!
Being a Grandmentor
“The power and the choice belong to the mentee. They choose their mentor.” Grandmentor Karen describes the positive experience of supporting a young person transitioning from the care system through our Grandmentors programme.
Grandmentors Suffolk
“It is simply amazing to know that there is a local, truly supportive person who will always want to help me” Cole, a young Care Leaver from Ipswich.
Get in touch
If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to refer someone to this programme.
Thank you to our Grandmentors funders
