We are conducting a confidential survey, which is vital as part of a funding process that is underway. If you are a past participant on any of our programmes, then we ask for your help. By completing the survey, you will help to change other peoples’ lives for the better. Thank you and click here to complete it.
Over 12 years we have established ourselves as one of the Humber’s leading independent charities, delivering positive and lasting change to thousands of individuals.
It has been a journey of opportunity and challenge, during which our work has evolved. Our initial NEETs programmes with young people were hugely successfully but we became aware that, to tackle the root causes of youngsters’ issues, we needed ‘full family’, intergenerational engagement – to work with the parents, relatives, and siblings. Our Full Families work in Grimsby and Hull began. This early intervention has been key and has enabled us to identify more young people (sisters & brothers), lone parents and unemployed adults who need individual support too.
Our work now covers all generations with programmes for individuals and young people on-going. This includes sails on our yacht, extensive mentoring, one-to-ones, learning new skills, obtaining qualifications, progressing to be ‘work or education-ready’ and long-term move-on help. We have a programme retention rate of more than 90 per cent and have delivered to more than 2,000 people.
Meanwhile, our work with young people and ‘full families’ presents the very best opportunity to stop a revolving door of deprivation. By supporting each family member, we best deliver lasting change. Successful communities are built upon strong and successful family units.
“Before CatZero I was ready to give up, but I can now live life and care for my two children, who are the most important people in my life.” The words of mum Paige, a Full Families participant.”
“Before I was given this amazing opportunity I was in a dark place and struggled to believe I would be able to withstand such a challenge. To be given the trust to steer and sail a 72ft yacht, wow. This made me realise the sky is the limit!! I am strong, I am capable, and I am worth it!!!!” Under 25 participant Andrea Morton.”
A REPORT highlighting the success of our Grimsby Full Families programme is testament to the evolution of our charity as it continues to support young people and adults across both sides of the Humber. Reflecting on more than 11 years of delivering lasting personal change, our chair of trustees, Jim Dick OBE and Director of…
FOR single mum Amy Smith having two children just a year apart in age brings with it fun, games, laughs – with some challenges along the way too. But with the help of CatZero and CPO’s Full Families Programme in Grimsby, the future for Amy and her children is now looking brighter than ever. Amy,…
We are sad to see our 72ft challenge yacht moored up in Hull Marina…but it’s the safe and right thing to do in the current situation and rest assured, we’ll be back. Next year we will be competing in two of the most prestigious yacht races in the world – and you could be on…
“The crew were fantastic and gave lots of time to us all, explaining all of the many questions we all had about sailing and just generally providing a really enjoyable experience on a great yacht. I would definitely recommend this to anyone to try, as this really was a great way to spend a weekend.”
“I can speak for everyone when I say the experience, personally and as a team, was one that we will remember for a very long time. I think sailing is one of those sports that actually compares to running a business and I took a number of things away, as I am certain others did too. A wonderful group of people and a fantastic charity.”
“The staff lead the programme without being judgemental or condescending. They helped the group to help each other at their own pace – this is the reason why we bonded.”
Our programmes receive grant funding. For example, monies from the European Structural and Investment Fund, (ESIF) are helping to fund our CLLD programmes in Hull and Scunthorpe, along with our Full Families Programme for the Preston Road area in Hull.
But to unlock that money and run programmes across the Humber, we must attract our own match-funding and we do this by fund-raising, organising private, corporate and competition sailing events and donations.
All the profit made from our sailing goes directly back into programme delivery.
