Ell is the most recent scraduate of our Scransitions programme and a super talented and hard working young person. We are so glad she got in touch with us and it's been a joy watching her grow over such a short time but let's hear from her about her time at Scran. In Ells' words: "I found out about Scran because my mum saw it through her work at the Sick Kids Hospital and thought it would be a good place to help me build my confidence and gain some work experience. Before Scran, I was mostly...

A year ago, we opened the doors to Scran Café at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP). Our biggest café yet. A big, bold step in our mission to help young people realise their full potential in learning, work and life. Fast forward 12 months, and this café has become a proper part of the hospital community. A place where patients, families, NHS staff and visitors can grab a bite, have a blether and relax. In its first year, the café has welcomed more than 37,540 customers,...

We know, we say it every year, but this one really was something else. Over the last year, Scran Academy has supported 113 young people across programmes and volunteering opportunities, opened a second youth-led café inside the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, expanded employability pathways, strengthened youth voice, and nearly doubled in size. This year has been one of the most significant in Scran’s journey so far. Opening a second café inside the hospital has been a huge...