The Voice
The Voice is a weekly social group for young people aged 12–18. It offers a safe and supportive space to talk about mental health, build life skills, and take part in positive activities with others.
Why The Voice matters
Teenage years can be a challenging time. With so much change happening, it’s easy for young people to feel unsure or withdrawn. Research shows that strong social connections during adolescence can greatly improve self-esteem, confidence, and emotional resilience.
When do The Voice meet?
When: Mondays during term time (new day of the week for 2026)
Time: 4:30- 6pm
Where: Kids Inspire HQs, Hargrave House, Hollycroft, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7FW
Please note transport must be organised by the parent/caregiver or young person (16+).
What does a Voice session look like?
Sessions are typically structured as check ins, activity, discussion, and roundup.
Arrival
When arriving, you will be welcomed by the Voice facilitator and volunteers, and go to the group’s space for the session. You can then take the opportunity to have a catch up with other members of the Voice or sit and relax before the session starts.
Activity
For the next 30-45 minutes we will do an activity or a game.
Finishing the session
Towards the end of the session, the group have free-flowing conversations. We then do a round up and briefly discuss the following week’s activity.
Trips with the group
Occasional sessions will take place outside of Kids Inspire’s office. Trips out will be communicated and organised in advance.
Information for secondary schools
If you would like to know more about The Voice for your students please contact the team.
Information for parents and carers
For more information about The Voice, including any upcoming drop-in events for potential new members, please contact voice@kidsinspire.org.uk.
“The Voice is a safe place, where I can be around people who are similar to me. And somewhere I can be myself when I’m not at home.
It’s a friendly group of people who get together and play games and sometimes talk about emotions. It’s helped by giving me a group of people I can rely on and talk to.”
Our Voice group highlights
Take a look at some of the activities, events and experiences our members have been involved in over the years.
Holiday Club
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From Voice member to ambassador
Former Voice member and now Kids Inspire Ambassador, Gwen shares how therapy, support and being part of The Voice helped change her life.
Stay involved
Some Voice members choose to stay involved after turning 18 by volunteering with Kids Inspire and supporting the next generation.
Page updated: 14 August 2026