Engaging Young People • Building Resilience • Creating Positive Futures
ABOUT NORFOLK YOUTH MENTORING
Experience, understanding and a genuine belief in every young person
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Norfolk Youth Mentoring provides personalised support for young people aged 10–18, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence and take positive steps towards their future.
Founded by Jack Starling, the service is built around consistent relationships, practical guidance and the belief that every young person has potential.
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Meet Jack Starling
founder and lead mentor
With more than 16 years of experience supporting children and young people, Jack has worked across residential children’s homes, education and community settings.
Throughout his career, he has supported young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those experiencing difficulties with confidence, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships, education and major life changes.
Jack’s approach is warm, honest and person-centred. He takes time to understand each young person as an individual, recognise their strengths and create a safe space where they can feel heard without judgement.
His focus is not simply on addressing immediate challenges. It is about helping young people develop the confidence, resilience and practical skills they can carry into their future.
16+ years’ experience • Enhanced DBS checked • Safeguarding trained • Based in Norfolk
Why Norfolk Youth Mentoring was created
Jack established Norfolk Youth Mentoring because he believes every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential, regardless of the challenges they may be facing.
Throughout his career, he has seen how a consistent, trusted relationship can transform the way a young person sees themselves and their future. Sometimes, a young person simply needs someone who will listen, believe in them and help them find a way forward.
Norfolk Youth Mentoring was created to provide that support in a flexible, compassionate and professional way, working alongside young people, families, schools and other professionals.
“Every young person has potential. Sometimes they just need the right support, guidance and encouragement to realise it.”
Jack Starling, Founder and Lead mentor
Supporting young people across Norfolk
Norfolk Youth Mentoring is a professional mentoring service for young people aged 10–18. Support can be delivered through individual mentoring, school-based provision and dedicated School Mentoring Days.
Every programme is tailored around the young person’s circumstances, strengths and goals. Jack also works collaboratively with parents, carers, schools and professionals to provide joined-up support and encourage meaningful, lasting progress.
Our mission
To engage, support and empower young people to overcome barriers, build confidence, develop resilience and create more positive futures.
Our approach
Person-centred
Support shaped around the individual young person.
Relationship-based
Building trust through consistency, respect and reliability.
Practical
Developing useful strategies, skills and achievable goals.
Outcome-focused
Recognising progress and working towards positive change.
