“Strategic Partnerships for Maximum Social Impact”
At DBA Project, we forge powerful alliances with mission‑aligned organisations to amplify our youth mentorship and crisis‑intervention programmes. By uniting our expertise in evidence‑based mentoring, community support initiatives and trauma‑informed practices, we deliver scalable, measurable outcomes for vulnerable young people across the UK. Our collaborative model—rooted in shared values and complementary resources—drives transformative change: boosting school attendance, reducing youth re‑offending and strengthening community resilience. Together with partners like Hertfordshire Police, AP Foundation and Brighter Futures Through Sport, we’re not just addressing today’s challenges; we’re co‑creating tomorrow’s solutions. Join us in building a new era of youth development and social impact—where innovation, empathy and evidence unite to rewrite futures.
DBA Project × AP Foundation Partnership DBA Project is proud to partner with AP Foundation CIO, a registered charity specialising in the resettlement and rehabilitation of young offenders and community‑based youth intervention . By combining our lived‑experience mentoring with AP’s 5 Step Pathway to a Positive Future—Engagement, Rehabilitation, Development, Training and Guidance—we: • Deliver GQA‑accredited training across 200+ career pathways in construction, media and peer mentoring, empowering young people with employability skills . • Co‑host community workshops and peer‑support clinics that guide participants toward positive life choices and reduce re‑offending risk . • Provide wrap‑around support—from housing advice to vocational coaching—to ensure seamless reintegration and long‑term resilience. Together, we’re not just diverting youth from crime; we’re building sustainable futures, one success story at a time.
One Chance Founded by Emma Cooper, One Chance are the leading facilitator of educational workshops addressing county lines and the grooming of children and young adults within these highly organised criminal networks.
DBA Project × Who’s Next? Partnership DBA Project has teamed up with Who’s Next? to tackle knife crime at its roots. By blending Who’s Next?’s four‑pillar framework (Intervention, Education, Community, Advocacy) with our lived‑experience mentoring and Hertfordshire Police outreach, we’ve: • Engaged 500+ vulnerable youth in prevention programmes • Delivered 50+ hands‑on workshops combining therapeutic support with evidence‑based curricula • Co‑authored the County Lines Safety Guide to equip schools and families with frontline insights Together, we’re transforming at‑risk narratives into stories of resilience and building safer communities.
DBA Project × Canoville Coaching Partnership DBA Project is delighted to partner with Canoville Coaching, the Midlands’ leading football and mentoring company founded by ex‑Arsenal pro Lee Canoville. By combining Canoville’s UEFA‑qualified coaching and school‑based sports camps with our lived‑experience therapeutic mentoring, we deliver high‑impact, holistic programmes that build resilience, teamwork and positive life skills in young people. Partnership Highlights • Integrated School Mentoring: Weekly football‑led mentoring sessions woven into DBA’s therapeutic framework, enhancing engagement and emotional wellbeing. • Holiday Camps & Workshops: Jointly run seasonal camps that mix skill development with life‑skills modules—giving participants a safe, fun environment to grow. • Child‑First Safeguarding: All sessions led by DBS‑checked, UEFA‑certified coaches trained in child welfare and trauma‑informed practice. • Community Reach: Delivering over 2,000 hours of combined sport and mentoring interventions across Nottinghamshire each year. Together, we’re using the power of sport and lived experience to transform at‑risk youth into confident, community‑minded individuals.
DBA Project × Brighter Futures Through Sport Partnership DBA Project has joined forces with Brighter Futures Through Sport (BFTS)—a Nottingham‑based charity dedicated to boosting young people’s mental wellbeing through sport—to deliver an integrated, trauma‑informed youth engagement model. By weaving BFTS’s sport‑centred mentoring into our therapeutic frameworks and Hertfordshire Police outreach, we: • Engage 400+ children every week across 30+ schools with one‑to‑one sport‑based mentoring and resilience clinics • Co‑host community workshops that cultivate confidence, self‑reflection and communication in classroom and beyond. • Bridge educators, healthcare professionals (including NHS partners) and law‑enforcement to provide seamless, multi‑agency support to vulnerable youth. Together, we’re creating brighter futures by combining the power of sport with lived‑experience mentoring to foster lasting wellbeing and reduce youth risk.
DBA Project × Achom & Partners Partnership DBA Project partners with Achom & Partners, a London criminal‑defence firm boasting nearly 30 years of expertise in safeguarding youth and families through the justice system . Together, we deliver: • Rapid‑Response Legal Advocacy: Seamless police‑station and court support for at‑risk young people, ensuring their rights are upheld from first contact. • Preventative Legal Education: Interactive workshops on legal rights, responsibilities and courtroom processes—equipping participants to avoid pitfalls and make informed choices. • Mentor Legal Enrichment: Integration of Achom’s senior solicitors into mentor training, embedding up‑to‑date legal insights and safeguarding best practices across all DBA programmes. This alliance reinforces our commitment to comprehensive, trauma‑informed support—combining therapeutic mentoring with expert legal guidance to create safer, more resilient futures.