Pioneers have been working within some of the most deprived wards in Birmingham as well as those which are successful neighbourhoods.

Delivering services since 1999, 10 years of successful service delivery supported over 1400 school children, delivered 56,000 hours of mentoring, worked with in excess of 50 schools, delivered over 250 school projects and we have trained over 1000 volunteer mentors.

Pioneers Leading the Way Undergraduate Role Model Mentoring Programme - have supported in excess of 200 young people in FE/HE with bursary awards in return for consistent Mentoring of young people.

Pioneers Leading the Way we offer an opportunity to local people to be trained as Role Model Mentors and placed in organisations to support young people at the risk of exclusion.

Pioneers is an innovative scheme aimed at raising the educational attainment and achievement of young children reconnecting them with the world of education, or reinforcing their educational goals.

Pioneers co-ordinates the provision of high-achieving undergraduates of all backgrounds as Role Model Mentors for children who are at present underachieving and are at a high risk of exclusion.

Pioneers also provides volunteer mentors to schools, our Mentors are individuals from various backgrounds, different ages and have a variety of experiences. They act as Positive Role Models in order to inspire, support and encourage pupils, thus increasing their self esteem, confidence and motivation within the school environment.