Real connections, real adventures.
1:1 Mentoring | Youth Groups | Adventures
In Apollo’s view, youth work shouldn’t decide for young people, it should let them advocate for themselves.
We centre our organisation’s mission, values and services around this trust in our young people, creating a safe space in which they can show us what they need, and together building the relationships and services that will meet those needs.
This is how Apollo has become the
gold standard of youth services in Guernsey.
Apollo in a message
from a young person
It’s been so lovely to go out with you each week and finally start opening up about my issues that I had pushed down and tried to ignore for so many years.
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You’ve helped me a lot and even though it hurts to talk about my problems I’ve found that it really does help to break down the barriers that have been up for far too long.
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It really does mean everything to me that you didn’t give up on me and still tried to push through even when I struggled to talk. You’ve done so much for me in such little time.
In Apollo’s view, youth work shouldn’t decide for young people, it should let them advocate for themselves.
We centre our organisation’s mission, values and services around this trust in our young people, creating a safe space in which they can show us what they need, and together building the relationships and services that will meet those needs.
This is how Apollo has become the
gold standard of youth services in Guernsey.
Apollo in a message
from a young person
It’s been so lovely to go out with you each week and finally start opening up about my issues that I had pushed down and tried to ignore for so many years.
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You’ve helped me a lot and even though it hurts to talk about my problems I’ve found that it really does help to break down the barriers that have been up for far too long.
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It really does mean everything to me that you didn’t give up on me and still tried to push through even when I struggled to talk. You’ve done so much for me in such little time.
We ask our young people what they want, and to our best ability, we make it happen - with passion and proactivity.
Our service cycle begins with 1:1 Mentoring, progresses through to Youth Groups, and then on to Adventures.
Every stage is child-led: we empower young people to co-create their own support.
In practice, this means they choose and share the activities and outcomes of their 1:1 Mentoring, Youth Groups and Adventures.
This approach has proven to be uniquely effective for young people slipping through the cracks of mainstream services, refusing school, or not engaging with allocated services.
What families say
Hear from Families Who Have Experienced the Apollo Way.
“He’s so comfortable in the stuff you’re doing that he doesn’t even need to know exactly what is planned like he normally would. We can’t express in words what this means to us. It’s small steps but huge for him to step out of his comfort zone like he is.”
Dad of 19yro
“Bringing Millie to Apollo has made a huge difference to her confidence. She loves the outdoors and being able to mix with new people has been great. She looks forward to each week and spends time in between talking about what the group have got up to. It’s a great opportunity for any children who may find mixing a challenge to meet similar people. The team are so welcoming. They really know how to interact with all of the children in a way that benefits them individually. Honestly it’s making such a difference to us. Sincere thanks for everything!”
Apollo Mum
“I really do appreciate all you do for Max - his life is brighter with Apollo in it!”
Mum of 11yro
1:1 Mentoring
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“Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love.” — Dr. Bruce Perry
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The entry point and beating heart of Apollo’s service cycle is 1:1 Mentoring.
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Our child-led approach prioritises building human-to-human relationships around shared activities chosen by our young people - everything from boxing to sea swimming to fishing to golf to walks and talks. This also presents opportunities to collaborate with and support their families, team of professionals, and other stakeholders. stakeholders.
Youth Groups
Once we have built trusting relationships through our 1:1 Mentoring programs, we look to graduate our young people into our Youth Groups, built around what our young people have told us they want and need.
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Active and outdoor pursuits, supervised semi-structured play with other young people; these formative but fun social experiences are the ones that young people need to forge new friendships, break old cycles of behaviour, and help them to become happy and functioning members of our community.
Apollo has taken the initiative and established Youth Groups to address the unmet needs and interests of our young people:
Weekly term-time youth group for the quieter young people who need gentler support and help to step into new adventures
Ember
Weekly term-time youth group for the louder young people who need high-octane fun and engaging adventures
Spark
Offers a calm space for young people to cast their cares aside, find community, and hook into engaging discussions and activities.
Artsy Fartsy
A small youth group for younger kids to build friendships, enjoy adventures and develop resilience.
Leto
As with our 1:1 Mentoring, our Youth Group provision is built around Ask, Deliver, Review, Repeat: we ask young people what they want to do and we make it happen.
Our Youth Groups did everything from enjoying beach days snorkelling and building sandcastles, to exploring WW2 fortifications, to making campfires and climbing, to playing night games and going on scavenger hunts.
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At the end of each term, our young people vote for the activities which they most enjoyed in their Youth Groups, and they vote for new activities they would like to enjoy in the next term, and Apollo builds session plans around this feedback.
What young people say.
Hear from the young people directly.
“Wotcher Liam!!! Thanks for helping me get out into the world this year. I’ll always treasure our one to ones, games, Apollo FM, Ember and all that’s to come. Looking forward to 2025. Have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year”
Zane, 18yro
“Highlight of my week you absolute legend. Quote of the day- ‘you’ve got to cultivate your chirp.’ Worked so well today and felt so good within myself - the impact of exercise!”
Freddie 17
“I love hanging out with you. This is going to be so good for me”
Lauren, 12yro
Apollo views this area of inequality as critical to address.
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Apollo has taken the initiative and, according to the wishes of our young people, created engaging and inclusive adventures in which they can form safe and consistent relationships with both adults and other young people - all whilst enjoying a range of positive activities :)
Our Adventures have included:
Camping trips in the Bailiwick and UK
Day trips to Herm, Sark, Jersey
Multi-day art projects
And more!
About our Activities
Three words to describe your adventure?
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“Fun, tiring, enjoyable.” Millie, 16yro
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“Amazing, exciting, fun!” Issy, 10yro
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“Fun, difficult, exciting.” Connor, 14yro
Favourite part of your adventure?
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“Kayaking!” Connor, 14yro
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“Everyone lying on the grass in their sleeping bags watching the lightning in the distance.” Liam, Team Apollo
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“Making our own pool in the sand and crystal hunting.” Molly, 11yro
When the Traditional Route Isn't an Option
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“We’ve applied both times for school trips and he never got a space. Both were Europe” Mum 15yro
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“He wasn’t even allowed in the playground at breaktimes or lunch, due to the risk of him losing his temper. He wasn’t even invited to the leaver's assembly in Year 6 either, they said he should finish term 2 weeks before everyone else as it was all “activities” and they didn’t have the staff to accommodate his needs.” Mum 12yro
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“I was too naughty. They said they couldn't keep me safe.” Chris, 10yro
The Road Less Travelled: When Traditional Routes Fail.
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“We’ve applied both times for school trips and he never got a space. Both were Europe” Mum 15yro
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“He wasn’t even allowed in the playground at breaktimes or lunch, due to the risk of him losing his temper. He wasn’t even invited to the leaver's assembly in Year 6 either, they said he should finish term 2 weeks before everyone else as it was all “activities” and they didn’t have the staff to accommodate his needs.” Mum 12yro
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“I was too naughty. They said they couldn't keep me safe.” Chris, 10yro
When the Traditional Route Isn't an Option
Our Adventures offer
Multi-day experiences
Circuit breaker
Independence, resilience
Larger groups
Range of activities
More Messages
about Apollo.
"Just wanted to say a quick thanks, your work with Conor is really fundamental in his recovery and is a perfect balance for him."
"Apollo has changed my lads outlook on life and himself. He has confidence, happiness and self belief. But it’s not just our child that Apollo has helped, it’s us as parents, his sibling, his grandparents who aren’t afraid to babysit anymore, his school friends, the teachers who have seen his attendance go from 30% to 98%. We will never be able to show how grateful we are for giving us back our happy little boy x"
"I honestly think that you can be held single handedly responsible for getting Finley through these exams. He’s so much more balanced now he knows how to chirp. You smashed it Liam - thank you x"
Meet the team
Liam Doherty
CEO & Youth Mentor
Liam is the Founder and CEO of Apollo, leading from the front across everything from 1:1 Mentoring and Youth Groups to strategy, partnerships, and the many moving parts in between. Known for his relentless energy and creativity, Liam builds strong, trusting relationships with young people, combining playfulness with purpose.
Jamie Prow
Programme Lead
Jamie has been involved with Apollo since December 2023, initially as an independent consultant supporting the design of its enterprise model and participatory approach. In 2026, he stepped into the role of Programme Lead, working with the Board and CEO to strengthen and formalise its unique ways of working.
Mel Jimenez
Administrator
Mel is Apollo’s newest recruit, our competent and caring Administrator, who is not only working on the back-office bookings and bookkeeping, but getting stuck in with our youth groups too. Mel has a gentle and unflappable energy that our team and young people love — we are looking forward
to enjoying some of her yoga sessions in the next year!
Jess Le Page
Youth Mentor
Jess has been with Apollo for over two years and has played a key role
in shaping our 1:1 Mentoring service. She has a knack for engaging young people who struggle to attend school, building trust where others haven’t been able to. Jess has been part of every Youth Group and Adventure since joining in April 2024, bringing her "relentless consistency", calm care, and dynamite chirp to the young people she works with.
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Lizzie Singer
Youth Mentor
Lizzie has been with Apollo since 2024 and brings a calm, grounding presence to even the most energetic sessions. She has a particular strength in working with young people who need space, safety, and quiet connection within group settings. Lizzie is highly empathetic and attuned, instinctively recognising when to step in, step back, or create space.
Adam Farrell
Youth Mentor
Adam, known to many as Faz, began his journey with Apollo as a volunteer before stepping into a Youth Mentor role. He brings a calm, observant, and quietly supportive presence, often the first to notice when a young person needs a check-in. Faz combines a great sense of humour with genuine care, building strong relationships through listening and consistency.
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Chloe Abbott
Youth Mentor
Chloe joined Apollo in 2025 and has been a driving force behind our creative provision, leading projects such as Triton the Dolphin, Project Apollomobile, and our Christmas Workshop. A talented artist with infectious energy, Chloe builds natural, authentic relationships with young people, particularly those who express themselves through doing rather than talking. Her sessions are full of creativity, laughter, and possibility.
Meet the Apollo Board
Dani
Treasurer
Dani is a Chartered Accountant and Xero software expert who trained in Guernsey before spending time living and working
abroad. As a mum of two teenagers, she is passionate about supporting young people and helping them build confidence and independence. She is a Director at DNA Ltd, where she supports businesses with accounting and software solutions, and is looking forward to using these skills to support Apollo in her role as Treasurer. Dani has volunteered over the years with Scouts, within schools, and as a support helper on school trips. Through these experiences, she has seen first-hand the positive difference youth opportunities can make as young people build confidence
in themselves.
Donna
Company Secretary
Donna brings nearly 20 years of experience across a broad range of roles within the States of Guernsey, including Education and Health and Social Care, and has been part of JTC for the past four years. She is deeply passionate about supporting children and young people, particularly those who may be at risk of being overlooked, helping them to find their voice, build confidence, enjoy meaningful activities, and develop strong connections. Donna has supported Apollo over the past two years through its transition into a charity and is delighted to continue contributing to its future development. In addition to her professional work, Donna has previously served as a Non-Executive Director for the Guernsey Employment Trust and the Youth Commission, and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Guernsey Chest and Heart LBG.
Sara
Safeguarding
Sarah has a professional background in nursing , psychology and family and systemic psychotherapy. She has a particular interest in Children’s mental health and worked locally within CAMHS for over 25 years where she was Clinical Lead before her retirement in 2024. Sarah also has a long history in local charitable work involving children and young people. She founded the former charity Georgiana’s Gang, alongside continuing to work for many years with the Guernsey Specials Gymnastics Club, and Climb LBG. She is delighted to join the board at Apollo and have oversight of safeguarding matters.
Wendy
Chair
Wendy has worked in the finance sector in both London and Guernsey for over 25 years, with extensive experience in senior leadership, governance and organisational development.
She currently holds a number of non-executive roles in the finance sector and sits on the Commandery of St John, Guernsey. As former Chair of the Guernsey branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD), she played a leading role in promoting best practice in governance and supporting the professional development of directors — including the next generation of directors — across the Bailiwick. She is a strong advocate of supporting young people and is delighted to be part of the Apollo Board to help more young people reach their full potential.
Whether you are a professional, parent or business...
Apollo collaborates with the community to make magic happen. We work directly with families, we receive referrals from social services, schools and youth charities, and we partner with local businesses to support our island's young people.
Professionals
Apollo accepts referrals from professionals working with young people, including:
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- Schools and education staff
- Social workers and support workers
- Health professionals and CAMHS
- Charities and youth organisations
Partnerships
CSR, ESG, Community Impact Initiatives
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You are a responsible adult not engaged with social services seeking private support for a young person
Families
Families can also directly contact Apollo, though we will often ask that a professional helps to coordinate the referral.
Community
Parents, Guardians, Family Members
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You are a local business or organisation wanting to make a tangible positive impact in the lives of young people by supporting Apollo's work
How to Support
Apollo relies significantly on the amazing community support it receives from third-sector organisations and corporate social responsibility initiatives
to support its young people.
If you are considering supporting
a local organisation with the highest impact-per-pound of any on our island, get in touch and we can talk about how you can make magic happen.
Around one-third of Apollo’s work is supported by donations from charities and CSR, meaning everything from 1:1 Mentoring interventions to off-island Adventures have been made accessible to young people who are not held by social services and cannot afford to pay privately.
Apollo relies significantly on the amazing community support it receives from third-sector organisations and corporate social responsibility initiatives to support its young people.
If you are considering supporting
a local organisation with the highest impact-per-pound of any on our island, get in touch and we can talk about how you can make magic happen.
How to Support
Around one-third of Apollo’s work is supported by donations from charities and CSR, meaning everything from 1:1 Mentoring interventions to off-island Adventures have been made accessible to young people who are not held by social services and cannot afford to pay privately.
