Increase Reach: Reach out to a larger number of individuals in need of mental health support, ensuring accessibility across diverse communities and regions.

Policy · Policy statement · From Signposted Cymru LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4

Expand Mental Health Support: Continue providing immediate intervention and support for individuals struggling with mental health issues across Wales.

Policy · Policy statement · From Signposted Cymru LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4

Participation in team and individual sports promotes physical fitness, mental wellbeing, teamwork, leadership, and resilience. Sports also encourage goal-setting, time management, and perseverance, all of which support success in education and wider life outcomes.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 13

Swimming offers significant benefits for young people at risk by supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, and self-discipline within a safe and structured setting. The calming nature of water helps reduce stress and anxiety while promoting relaxation and emotional balance.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 13

These activities help young people develop confidence, discipline, coordination, and a sense of achievement. They also promote teamwork, social connection, and physical wellbeing.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12

Kol Bonaich is committed to continuously developing innovative, therapeutic, and engaging programmes that support the emotional wellbeing, personal development, and long-term resilience of vulnerable young people.

Strategic · Policy statement · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12

Music therapy offers a powerful and creative outlet for young people to explore emotions, improve self-awareness, and develop healthy coping strategies. Through listening, singing, songwriting, or playing instruments, young people are able to express feelings that may be difficult to verbalise. This approach supports emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, improves mood, and enhances communication and social skills.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12

Over the past three decades, Reb Osher Schapiro and the dedicated Kol Bonaich team have welcomed hundreds, and likely thousands, of vulnerable young people from Stamford Hill, Golders Green, and Jewish communities across the United Kingdom. The Shabbos programme continues to play a central role in Kol Bonaich's model of support, providing an accessible and trusted gateway through which young people can engage with the charity and receive holistic, person-centred support that promotes positive and lasting change.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10

These trusted relationships provide the foundation for Kol Bonaich's wider wraparound support. Once engaged, young people are able to access tailored interventions, including mentoring, emotional wellbeing support, crisis intervention, advocacy, educational guidance, employment advice, family mediation, practical assistance, and referrals to specialist services where appropriate.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10

Through the consistency and warmth of these weekly gatherings, trust develops naturally, enabling staff and volunteers to gain a deeper understanding of each young person's circumstances and support needs.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10

Many of the young people who attend are experiencing significant challenges, including family breakdown, social isolation, poor mental wellbeing, educational disengagement, financial hardship, and emotional trauma. Many are reluctant to engage with formal support services or have lost trust in adults and institutions. The Shabbos programme provides a unique and trusted point of engagement.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10

Reb Osher Schapiro has opened his home every Shabbos to vulnerable children and young people, creating a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment where they can experience the joy, dignity, and stability of Shabbos.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10

Through these programmes, Kol Bonaich aims to reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and equip young people with the tools they need to build stable, independent, and fulfilling futures.

Strategic · Policy statement · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 9

Our personalised support approach ensures that each young person receives care tailored to their individual needs, circumstances, and goals, promoting sustained positive outcomes.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 9

We offer therapeutic and wellbeing-focused interventions that support emotional healing, mental health, and personal development, helping young people process trauma and build resilience.

Service · Observational claim · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 9

Without appropriate support, these challenges can escalate, affecting their ability to form positive relationships, maintain stability, and access opportunities.

Service · Policy statement · From Kol Bonaich — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 7