Building a generation of psychologically fit young people

We help children, young people and the adults around them build the skills of mental resilience and emotional wellbeing for lifelong psychological fitness.

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A National Movement

We're building a nation of psychologically fit young people.

Psychological fitness is as important as physical fitness. That's why we're shifting the narrative, working with schools, families and communities to equip young people with the skills to navigate the pace of change and thrive.

Schools

Equipping teachers to embed psychological fitness into everyday education.

Families

Empowering parents and carers to nurture and build mental resilience at home.

Communities

Creating environments that value human connection so young people flourish.

Supporters

Powering the movement through funding, advocacy, partnership and kind donations.

Fundraising in action

Every moment counts.

Whether it's a community event, an online campaign or a quiet conversation, your fundraising helps more children and young people build psychological fitness.

Community fundraising

Psychological fitness in action

Events and challenges

Bounce Forward fundraising social campaign

Campaign moments that travel further

Digital fundraising helps more people discover, support and share Bounce Forward's work.

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This is what you help a child carry through life.

When a child has these five strengths, they can face whatever life brings. Your support is what helps build them.

Hope & Optimism

Building confidence that setbacks can be overcome.

Flexible & Realistic Thinking

Seeing things clearly and finding a better way to think.

Self-Awareness & Compassion

Understanding the self and responding with kindness.

Self-Regulation

Managing emotions, and responding rather than reacting.

Human Connection

Strengthening relationships, empathy and belonging.

Every gift helps a child grow these strengths — and carry them for life.

Building psychological fitness together

Together, we're reaching more children and young people

Our partners help us bring practical, evidence-based psychological fitness into the places where children and young people live, learn and grow.

From national funders to local schools, every partner helps this work reach further.

Interested in partnering with us? Let's talk

IN THEIR WORDS

The difference, in their words

Real reflections from the schools, families and young people we work alongside.

Bounce Forward has transformed the way we support our pupils. The tools are practical, evidence-based and make a real difference every day.

Assistant Headteacher

Secondary school

The strategies we've learnt have helped our whole family. They're simple, effective and help my child feel more confident and resilient.

Parent

Raise Resilience programme

It helped me realise I'm not alone and gave me skills I can use every day. It's about building the future I want, and now I feel more confident doing that.

Young person

Healthy Minds student

Your support helps create more stories like these.

Join the movement

Help us build a nation of psychologically fit young people

Together with schools, families, communities and funders, we help young people build the skills to face life's challenges and thrive.

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