The NYA and NatWest believe all young people have the potential to thrive if they are given the right support and opportunities.
Young people are encouraged to identify their passions and build up the skills they need to become whoever they want to be.
NatWest Thrive is a movement for young people aged 8 to 24 and is designed to:
The programme has been developed by specialist youth workers at the NYA in consultation with young people and their youth workers.
Through a series of face-to-face sessions youth workers deliver activities that incorporate interactivity, group discussion and coaching.
NatWest Thrive recognises the importance of developing a growth mindset early in life, together with an understanding of how to manage money in order to live independently and fulfil your goals.
The initiative improves young people’s money management skills, confidence, wellbeing and resilience.
The collaboration focuses on uniting the NYA’s knowledge, network and experience of working with young people with NatWest’s mission to help one million young people change how they perceive their futures – giving them the self-belief in their ability to become whatever they choose.
The programme has already inspired over 1,100 young people to dream big, through providing inspiring role models, practical tools and the support of a youth worker to develop the life skills they need to pursue their goals.
The programme consists of 24 sessions, focused around three core themes delivered over a 12-week period:
During 2023 we supported more than 1,100 young people at 30 different youth clubs across the country and our independent evaluation revealed the positive impact on their skills and confidence:
Youth workers also reported that the programme opened up opportunities to have difficult conversations about the cost-of-living crisis and how to identify support.
Read the full evaluation report here
Toke, 18, NatWest Thrive participant from Active Horizons youth club in Erith, London explains how the programme spurred her on to study law at Bournemouth University with ambitions to become a lawyer.
”“I am so grateful to have been involved with NatWest Thrive as it has made me think about what my future could look like and inspired me to go for my dreams.”
TokeNatWest Thrive participant
Please complete the form if you’re interested in delivering NatWest Thrive this year.
NatWest Thrive Online is a digital resource for youth workers to deliver NatWest Thrive in their clubs to help their young people develop the essential life skills and confidence to boss their futures.
Together with NatWest we’ve created a digital version of the NatWest Thrive programme comprising six modules that are available to download from the National Youth Agency’s NatWest Thrive Online learning platform. Offering free tailored resources to develop a positive money-mindset, the flexible youth work sessions are designed to complement youth clubs’ offer with an additional resource to fit in with current delivery.
The NatWest Thrive Online programme consists of activities, game and discussion-based sessions providing interactive, engaging, and inspirational learning.
NatWest Thrive has already helped thousands of young people gain the skills and confidence to take control of their futures and through this new online offer we are extending the tried and tested modules to more young people, virtually.
Youth Clubs are provided with guidance and support and have access to NatWest staff volunteers who bring their skills and experience to local youth club sessions.
For further information or to express interest, please email Adam Breen in the NatWest Thrive team via: Natwestthrive@nya.org.uk
”“I know so many talented young people who could really benefit from NatWest Thrive, who could actually propel themselves into something much bigger and achieve their goals. I’m really excited to be involved and to help shape it.”
Marcus Rashford MBEProfessional Footballer
A Youth Leadership Group (YLG), formed of a group of young people from youth clubs delivering NatWest Thrive, ensures that the programme remains relevant and accessible to every young person.
The YLG provides feedback through focus groups and small workshops, providing insights and recommendations to inform the co-design and evolution of the programme.
For more information email Beth Kilminster via: Natwestthrive@nya.org.uk
”“It was a wonderful opportunity to talk to young people about both their financial wellbeing and future prospects. The interactive activities allowed for diverse engagement, enabling me to hold meaningful conversations with smaller groups. I left the session feeling very positive, eager to volunteer again and I would encourage others to get involved.”
CameronCommercial Banking Graduate
NatWest employees are volunteering their time to support young people taking part in NatWest Thrive sessions in their local youth clubs.
The volunteers bring a wealth of experience to clubs and give young people the opportunity to engage with professional role models, face-to-face in a learning environment.
Working with NatWest we’re administering almost £3 million worth of training through the bank’s apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, offering full funding of Youth Work apprenticeship training to employers to introduce approximately 200 qualified youth workers into the network.
Tiger joined the NatWest Thrive programme as one of the young participants on the pilot scheme.
The NatWest Thrive Skills Matching Programme matches youth clubs with a NatWest staff volunteer who is passionate about making a difference in their community.
Whether clubs need help writing a bid, developing a marketing plan, improving governance or building a new website, the NatWest Thrive team can match them with one of NatWest’s expert volunteers who can provide between two and twenty-one hours of their time, online, absolutely free.
If you’re interested in finding out more, please complete our Expression of Interest form here.
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