Mentoring Circles
A place to belong. Regular local circles where boys can come as they are, held by trained, DBS-checked male mentors.
What happens in a circle
Our regular local circles give boys a place to come as they are. To talk, listen, laugh, get things off their chest - or simply be part of the group.
Circles usually meet every two weeks and are open to any boy who would like to come.
They’re relaxed, welcoming spaces where trust builds over time. There’s no pressure and no judgement - just a consistent group of engaged mentors who show up, listen and make space for whatever’s going on.
The circles provide continuous, multi-generational support, where boys are welcomed to grow over time and become part of co-creating the community’s future.
Where we meet
Our mentoring circles are growing across the UK. Explore the map to find a circle near you, or see where new ones are taking shape.
- 6 active circles
- 5 starting up
Find a circle near you
Six circles are already bringing boys and men together. Find out where and when they meet, and how to get involved.
Stroud
Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7 to 9pm
Hereford
Every other Monday, 7 to 9pm
Bristol
Every other Monday, 7 to 9pm
Frome
Every other Tuesday, 7 to 9pm
Bournemouth
Every other Thursday, 7 to 9pm
Norwich
Every other Monday, 7 to 9pm
New circles taking shape
We're bringing circles to five more communities and looking for local men to help make them happen. Choose a town to find out more, become a mentor or refer a boy.
No circle near you?
Every circle starts with a few people who want to make a difference. If you'd like to bring Journeyman to your community, we'd love to hear from you.
“I like that it creates a culture of communication, in particular with other boys his own age and men who are role models.”
“Journeyman has helped me get over things that affected my concentration, make a huge amount of friends and helped me grow my social ability. I can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made to keep going on that path with Journeyman.”
Meet some of our team
The team who hold Journeyman nationally. All trained by Journeyman and DBS checked.
Max Fyfe
CEO
Noah Crossingham
Operations Coordinator
Hakay Ross
UK Community Coordinator
Marcus Fagon
Trustee & Training Lead
Dick Baker
Chair of Trustees
Robert Dent
Trustee
Looking to become a mentor?
Our mentors sit in a local circle every other week and show up for the Rites of Passage Adventure twice a year. If you would like to join them, start here.
Refer a boy
Interested in referring a boy in your care? Fill in our referral form and one of our mentors will be in touch. Parents, carers, schools, social workers and youth services can all make a referral.
18 or over? You can refer yourself. Under 18 and you need to ask an adult you trust to help you get in touch.