The Inspire And Achieve Foundation

The Inspire & Achieve Foundation are a Mansfield based charity (reg. 1129402) which supports NEET young people aged 16-26. Our mission is to inspire and empower young people to achieve their best and ~70% of those we work with enter into education, employment or training following our support.

Come and join our weekly drop in session at Arena Church! Whether you want to chill out with friends, play a few games of pool or test your trivia knowledge in our themed quizzes, there is something for everyone here. Refreshments are provided and our IAF mentors are all on hand to talk through any challenges you might have faced during the past week.

Arena Church

Spooky season is here! Bake up some deliciously creepy creations (perfect for Halloween) in the IAF kitchen.

IAF Hub

Looking for a cosy afternoon with good vibes and great people? Come hang out at our weekly Board Game Café, every Tuesday at the Hub from 1-4:30pm! We’ve got a range of the classics, hidden gems or bring in your own to mix things up. Bring your friends or roll solo and make some new ones. See you there!

Carve your own spooky (or silly!) pumpkin in time for Halloween.

Take a break from indoors and enjoy a fun outdoor activity designed to get you moving, connecting, and making memories. Meet at the IAF hub to find out your challenge and set off for adventure.

Head up to the employability lounge this afternoon to learn how to plan tasty, affordable meals that save you time and money.

Come and join our weekly drop in session at Valley Young People's Centre! Whether you want to chill out with friends, play a few games of pool or test your trivia knowledge in our themed quizzes, there is something for everyone here. Refreshments are provided and our IAF mentors are all on hand to talk through any challenges you might have faced during the past week.

Valley's Young People Centre

Get into the Halloween spirit with themed crafts and decorations to make and take home.

Join us every week at the IAF Hub for our free Gaming Café! Relax and play the latest games on our PCs and consoles, connect with others, and enjoy gaming in a fun, social space.

Warm up in the IAF kitchen with a baking session full of seasonal goodies inspired by bonfire night flavours.

Need help polishing or creating your CV? Drop into the employability lounge and get tailored advice from our mentoring team and careers lead to make yours stand out from the crowd.

Struggling with cover letters? Head up to the employability lounge to learn how to write a strong, effective cover letter that gets you noticed.

Be part of something bigger! Add your creative ideas to our community kindness mural and help us spread positivity through art.

Quick, tasty, and healthy! Come up to the IAF kitchen and learn how to make simple no-bake energy balls to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Join our mentoring and careers lead in the employability lounge to explore your strengths, interests and career goals in this interactive workshop designed to help you plan your future path.

Sip on refreshing mocktails while you try your hand at still life drawing in a chilled creative session.

Everyone loves a fresh cookie! Come along to the IAF kitchen and bake your own batch of delicious cookies to enjoy.

Help us kick off our annual Shoe Box Appeal! Find out how you can get involved in spreading kindness and support to those in need over the festive holidays.

Discover the best ways to job hunt, from online platforms to networking tips and get support to kickstart your search.

Think you’re funny? Show us! Take part in our meme-making competition for a chance to win bragging rights (and a prize).

Bake tasty treats in the IAF kitchen to double as decorations at home! Make edible ornaments to hang on the tree (before sneaking a bite!).

Help us spread some festive cheer by creating handmade cards to share with the community. All materials are provided so why not make a card (or two) to help others feel less alone over the holidays.

We're taking a festive trip to a local Christmas tree farm to soak up the holiday atmosphere and choose the perfect tree for the IAF Hub. Want to come along? Meet us at the IAF Hub and bring your best christmas vibes.

We've got the tree but now we need your help to make it shine! Help us bring the holiday spirit to the Hub by decorating the Christmas tree together. Christmas tunes and hot chocolate await!

Nothing says Christmas like a warm mince pie. Join us in baking (and eating!) this festive favourite.

Let's get wrapping! Help us prepare our donated gifts with festive wrapping paper, ribbons, and bows.

Test your knowledge of festive traditions with a fun quiz celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Come along for an afternoon of festive crafts! Create decorations, gifts, and more in a relaxed creative space.

Join us as we deliver our collected shoe boxes and share the kindness with those who need it most.

Roll up your sleeves and help us prepare a delicious Christmas dinner for everyone to enjoy.

Sit down with friends at the Hub for a festive meal full of good food, laughter, and community spirit.

Learn how to create a strong personal profile perfect for CVs, applications, and interviews that shows off your strengths. Whether you're applying for a job or college placement, this session is for you!

Game together in holiday style! Play the latest titles and festive favourites in a fun social gaming session.

The Inspire And Achieve Foundation

The Inspire And Achieve Foundation

Communi-Tea Mansfield

Halloween bakes

Board game cafe

Pumpkin carving

Outdoor activity

Meal planning workshop

CommuniTea Worksop

Halloween decorations

Gaming cafe

Bonfire bakes

CV workshop

Cover Letter workshop

Kindness mural

No bake energy balls

Career mapping workshop

Still life & Mocktails