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MOVEMENT • MINDSET • MISSION
CONFIDENCE BUILDING > MENTAL WELLBEING > PHYSICAL WELLBEING > MOTIVATION > MENTORSHIP
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Education, Employment, and Training: 30% of care leavers aged 19-21 are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), compared to 13% of their peers​​.
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Homelessness: 17% of young people leaving care make a homeless application​​.
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Health and Wellbeing: 69% of care leavers know how to get help with physical health, but many still lack sufficient support​​.
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Criminal Justice: 25% of prisoners have been in care, with 16% having experienced more than six placements​​.
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Mental Health: Significant numbers lack adequate support for emotional and mental well-being​​​​.
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These statistics underscore the importance of the support provided by ALT ACTIVE in helping care experienced individuals navigate their unique challenges and achieve successful, fulfilling lives.
Alt Active is a UK-based community initiative using movement and mindfulness to support the wellbeing of care-experienced individuals and the adults who support them.
We work in partnership with local authorities, private care homes, social services, and care leavers associations to deliver impactful sessions that improve wellbeing, build confidence, and create independence support. All Keep Me Young Run & Yoga sessions are part of the Alt Active ‘Move & Breathe’ project, a free, open-access community initiative funded to support wellbeing through regular group movement. Free spaces are available for care-experienced individuals.
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What We Offer
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🟠Weekly Run Sessions
Inclusive, beginner-friendly running groups for care-experienced young people, care leavers, and care staff — building routine, resilience, and community.
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🟡 Therapeutic Yoga & Breathwork
Gentle, trauma-informed sessions to support emotional regulation, calm the nervous system, and promote inner strength. Delivered by trained practitioners.
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🟢 Peer-Led Empowerment
Our mission is simple: move, breathe, and grow — together.
Alt Active is movement with meaning.