Partners & Referrers


No paperwork. No hassle.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or someone else, get in touch if you face barriers and could benefit from structured automotive training and mentorship. We’ll take it from there.

Who we work with

We are built on referral relationships.

  • 01HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and local probation teams.
  • 02Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) and local authority youth services.
  • 03NHS mental health and wellbeing services.
  • 04Supported living and housing association providers.
  • 05Schools and alternative provision.
  • 06Community charities and voluntary sector organisations.

How to refer

Three steps.

01

Get in touch

Email us with a brief outline about yourself (for self-referrals) or the individual and their circumstances. No formal referral form is required initially.

02

Initial conversation

We’ll arrange an informal chat with you to see whether the programme is the right fit.

03

Enrolment

If there's a good fit, we'll agree on a start date and keep you updated on the progress throughout.

Make a referral

referrals@gearing2grow.org

Email us

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

For commissioners

Service agreements are available.

We offer per-participant service agreements and are developing block contracts with local authorities, probation services and supported living providers.

If you're a commissioner looking to place individuals into structured provision, we welcome a conversation.