Tigers Pathways - Exploring Opportunities.
Tigers Pathways - Exploring Opportunities is a FREE six-week programme aimed at guiding individuals through life changes, emphasising structured transitions, goal setting, action planning, creating healthy lifestyles, and cultivating a positive mindset. Alongside a strong emphasis on volunteering, we provide support on the journey to employment.
This personalised programme is crafted to align with your unique journey, guiding you towards selecting the most suitable pathway for your future endeavours.
You are eligible for this programme if you are:
Aged 16+
Aren't currently in education, employment or training.
Unemployed, or Employed (and looking for more hours, more pay, different career)
Next Steps
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Case Studies
Demi Gardner
Demi Gardner first connected with Tigers Trust through our Tigers Together football sessions, attending with her support worker as she battled anxiety and past struggles with addiction. Determined to rebuild her life, Demi began rediscovering her love for football and joined the Tigers Pathways programme in April 2024 for additional support.
Initially attending sessions with her support worker, Demi quickly gained confidence and began coming independently within three weeks — a major step in her journey. One of her goals was to join a football team, something her anxiety had long prevented. With support from Tigers Trust, she attended her first training session and is now a fully signed, independent team member.
Passionate about helping others, Demi also wanted to return to a care-focused role. She successfully applied to volunteer with the new 'Forever Tigers' project, supporting local care homes. Her progress is a powerful example of resilience, and we’re proud to support her ongoing journey.
Demi shared: “When I first started, my confidence was very low. But over time it has grown. I feel like I can speak to others better, and thanks to Tigers Trust, I was able to join a football club — something I’ve wanted to do for a while.”
George Dixon
George first connected with Tigers Trust through Care to Dream sessions, where he showed passion for football but struggled with emotional regulation and a history of youth violence. He was later referred to Tigers Together, a wellbeing programme using football to support mental health. From there, he progressed to Tigers Pathways, an employability programme where he worked hard on personal development, building his CV, and applying for jobs.
Despite setbacks, George stayed motivated, enrolling in the Street Soccer Academy where he built resilience, improved his mindset, and completed coaching courses. He also began volunteering, supporting gardening projects and community activities as a ‘Community Champion.’
After a year of consistent effort, George successfully applied for a casual staff role at Tigers Trust. He became a role model, sharing his journey with others through programmes like Street Soccer Academy and volunteering abroad on the Turing programme in Italy.
George’s transformation—from a young man facing serious challenges to a confident, committed mentor—has inspired many. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance, support, and believing in change.
George shared: “Tigers Trust helped me grow in confidence and believe in myself. I’ve gone from doing nothing to landing a role I never thought possible.”
Declan Bradley
Declan Bradley first got involved with the Tigers Trust seven years ago through our Premier League Kicks programme, which provides free sports sessions for young people across Hull.
After a difficult period marked by poor choices and criminal activity, Declan decided to change direction. He re-engaged with us through the Tigers Together programme—a safe space for adults to enjoy football—and later joined Tigers Pathways to set personal goals and plan for a better future.
Joining Tigers Pathways in May 2024, Declan came in with a fresh mindset and a desire to support others from similar backgrounds. He began focusing on his health, joining a weekend football team and taking up running, which helped improve his mental wellbeing and inspired others.
He also worked on his career development—creating a new CV, volunteering, and eventually becoming a Trust ambassador. Declan supported coaches, welcomed participants, and helped maintain the Trust’s facilities.
When a coaching role opened up, Declan applied and was hired, quickly proving to be a valued team member. Our senior staff member Gary shared: “Declan was unbelievable with the kids; they warmed to him immediately.”
Reflecting on his journey, Declan said: “We did things I’d never done before—like going to the golf range and setting clear steps for our goals, both short and long term.”
We’re incredibly proud of Declan and the positive change he’s made in his life.
Jess Bryan and Claire Ndow
"The last few weeks I’ve been attending a Families Learning Together course with the Tigers Trust. I’ve found it really helpful and inspiring; the leaders are so relatable and lovely. It’s helped me focus more on my mindset and future goals that I’d like to achieve. I look forward to our weekly meetings with the group. I Definitely highly recommend it to anyone who has access to the sessions." - Jess Bryan
"The Families Learning Together programme course ran by Tigers trust has inspired me to reach my full potential. My whole mindset regarding what I can achieve has changed for the better. I never thought at 37 my outlook on what I can put in place to improve my way of living would change. The course leaders are not only relatable but insightful and helpful and I will be always grateful for the opportunity and knowledge I have been given." - Claire Ndow
