Stories of Transformation
The best way of seeing how we make a difference is seeing and listening first hand to what children and young people have to say about TLG and the difference that has been made to their lives.
Andy and Sharon’s Story
According to a local council report, nearly half the children are growing up in poverty in the borough of Luton, Bedfordshire. For families like Andy and Sharon's, the TLG Make Lunch here is providing a vital lifeline during the school holidays.
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Aimee’s story
Before Aimee began her Early Intervention coaching, her young life was gripped by an anxiety that filled her with fear at the thought going to school. Then Aimee met her TLG Early Intervention coach and things started to change. Dramatically.
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Lewis’ story
TLG helps thousands of children every year. But 20 years ago, there was just one boy that kicked it all off. Lewis, now in his thirties, has no doubt that TLG transformed his life for good.
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Julie’s story
School holidays used to be difficult for Julie's family. That was until her local church began TLG Make Lunch.
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Ryan’s story
As a child, Ryan was bound by anger and wore a frown from day to day. With support from his TLG Early Intervention coach that his frown became a smile, and 5 years on – the smile remains.
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George’s story
Before attending a TLG education centre, George found himself sent out of class 9 times out of 10. But now, at the age of 22, he can look back on his years at TLG and truly describe them as transformational.
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Brooke’s story
When things at school took a turn for the worse, Brooke lost respect for the adults around her. But with her TLG Early Intervention coach Jo by her side, Brooke has pieced back together what was lost and her future is looking so much brighter.
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O’Shane’s story
Oshane's inspiring story is one about working through disappointment and setbacks to get back on track with education.
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Sarah’s story
For single mum Sarah and her children, the school holidays used to cause worry and uncertainty. Now, with their local TLG Make Lunch club's support, the holidays are a time of joy and relief.
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Leon and Helen’s story
Out of the blue, Leon and his mum Helen found themselves invited to TLG Make Lunch at their local church in Hull. It was once a long and challenging 6 weeks, but now the summer break is one of their favourite times of the year.
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Darian’s story
Darian is one of thousands of young people who were excluded from school. Statistically, his life should have followed a devastating path. Thankfully, he gained a place at TLG and five years on he's living a life filled with hope.
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Villjams’ story
Over and over, Evija was called in to the school office; Villjams, her son, was in trouble again. Looking for help in a brand new country, little did she know that hope was just around the corner thanks to her local church.
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Joe’s story
When Joe struggled to fit in at school, it was his TLG coach Phil who helped him to be confident in who he was made to be and unlocked his passion for the great outdoors.
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Joanne and Marcie’s story
Marcie is one of over a million children that receive free school meals during term-time. For her mum Joanne, it was a local church that provided the answer to her most frightening fear: ‘how will I feed my daughter?’
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Jay’s story
Sleepless nights and anxious days – that’s what life was like for Louise before TLG stepped in to support Jay, her son. Now, everything has changed and the future is looking hopeful.
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Millie-Rae’s story
When Millie-Rae first arrived at one of our TLG education centres, her life was defined by anger and anxiety to the point that she even struggled to breathe. But her time at TLG offered her the release that she so desperately needed.
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Brandon’s story
For Brandon, communicating how he was feeling was harder than for other children. We asked his coach Christine how coaching through TLG has helped him to speak out.
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Tierney’s story
Throughout her childhood, Tierney’s struggles with anxiety robbed her of happiness. She feared everything and no one could come near her. But her time at TLG returned to her the joy she had lost and allowed her to be the person she was meant to be.
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Rory’s story
When Rory first came into contact with TLG, he was an angry student who was heading in a dangerous direction. His 180 degree turn around shows that his journey is only heading up.
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Asher’s story
When Asher and her nan Lydia first met Lorna, a TLG coach from their local church, they could never have imagined the complete transformation that unfolded in their lives. Just one weekend was enough to turn back years of struggle for Lydia.
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Kizzy’s story
When Kizzy was referred to one of our London education centres, she came with a warning. Our team were told there was no way this girl could turn things back around. But now, Kizzy’s future is looking more hopeful than ever.
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Danny’s story
Drawn into crime, excluded from school and a challenging childhood. Statistically, Danny was on course for a life lacking hope. Things have panned out dramatically differently and years after he’s thankful for the life-changing impact TLG had on his life.
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Ruby’s story
When Emma’s daughter Ruby was struggling in school and was offered a TLG Early Intervention coach, little did they know it would start them on an exciting journey of faith and healing.
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Elliot’s story
For Elliot, TLG was a fresh start. Having been excluded from several schools, Elliot expected TLG to be just the same as everywhere else. But here, everything changed.
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Anthony’s story
Change that lasts a lifetime. In 2006 Anthony joined us at our Education Centre in Bradford. We caught up with him 10 years later to see what kind of lasting impact TLG had made in his life.
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Joshua’s story
Fitting in can be hard. Fitting in when you’re trying to work out who you are can be even harder. That’s why an Early Intervention coach made all the difference for Joshua.
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Phoebe’s story
It’s something that 1.5 million young people say they’ve faced in the last year. This is a story of a child damaged by bullying and recovering through the TLG experience.
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Kobi’s story
Kobi's life was difficult without the influence of a positive male role model. That's when Paul, his TLG Early Intervention coach, helped to turn things around.
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Hannah’s story
Hannah’s story is one that shows just a little bit of extra support can make a big difference.
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Zainab’s story
Zainab's remarkable story is one of lasting change. From experiencing school exclusion herself to becoming a TLG teacher, Zainab has become an inspiration to others, finding her faith along the way.
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Adam’s story
Adam was heading in the direction of a potential prison sentence. But a place at a TLG Education Centre helped him turn in the the opposite direction.
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Krishna’s story
Krishna now has confidence and hope for his future thanks to his Early Intervention coach who began working with him in primary school. Now in secondary school he has an inspiring story of overcoming his challenges.
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