Matrix Trust Skydive
Celebrating 25 Years: Taking Fundraising to New Heights This year marks a major milestone for The Matrix Trust—our 25th anniversary! For a quarter of a century, we’ve been committed to empowering young people and supporting our community. To celebrate, we’ve planned a year of exciting fundraising events—and one of the boldest is right […]
Emma’s Story
Supporting Emma’s Transition to Senior School Background: *Emma was referred to Matrix to receive support through our year-long School Transition Programme. Emma’s mother reached out to me initially to express her concerns about her daughter’s anxiety regarding starting at Senior School, particularly related to fire alarms and drills. Despite her attempts to communicate these fears […]
Charity Golf Day
Thursday, July 3 · 11:00am Join us for Matrix Golf Day, a special charity event in support of Matrix Trust’s mission to empower and uplift young people in Guildford. Enjoy a fantastic day of golf while making a meaningful impact in the community. Start your day with breakfast baps on arrival at 11:00 AM, followed by a midday tee-off for an exciting 18-hole […]
Ladies Golf Day
Thursday 17 July · 8:30am – 4:30pm Join us for an exciting day celebrating women in golf, filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic food! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy. Grab your clubs, bring your friends, and let’s make it a day to remember! Event […]
Self Harm & Suicide Ideation Workshop
Join us at The Hideaway Café for an informative workshop designed to help professionals working with young people, support individuals struggling with self harm and suicide ideation. Emerge’s training introduces the concept of self-harm as an umbrella which young people cling on to, to protect themselves from the storms of life. – What constitutes self-harm – what […]
“A Genuine Guiding Light for the Children”
“A genuine guiding light for the children” – we recently sat down with a long standing friend of Matrix to hear why they love working with us and how they see Matrix inspiring young people. Steve Smith – Headteacher, Guildford County School What do you love about Matrix? We’ve had a longstanding relationship with Matrix, […]
Feeling Happier at School
Jed* started attending our Schools Transition Project last year. By providing a safe and welcoming space for students to express their worries, we help build their confidence and the resilience they need to overcome obstacles they may encounter at secondary school. In the sessions, students like Jed learn how to manage their anxiety, make new […]
Could you support us for just £1 a month?
A little way to make a big impact! At Matrix we often say that “we do a lot with a little”. As such, if you’ve been following us for any length of time, you’ll know that we’re now the main youth work provider in Guildford Borough, making a big impact serving thousands of young people […]
Priya’s Progress
Priya had experienced some bullying at school and was struggling with attendance, leading to aggressive and rude behaviour wherever they went. When they started coming to the Youth Café, they brought this disruptive behaviour with them and were unwelcoming to others who came along. The team took time to build trust and engaged them in […]
Malin’s Story
12-year-old Malin was struggling with anger issues as a result of a parental split and other family issues, regular frustration and anger meant they would lash out and get into trouble at school, and at home. In our first few sessions they would either be energetic and loud, or completely unengaged with their head on […]