The Achievers Club is a charity that provides free educational support to eligible students from low socio economic backgrounds who are experiencing learning and/or adjustment difficulties. Our volunteers provide one to one weekly out of school mentoring and tuition with the aim of building self-confidence, trust and a sense of achievement in the students’ personal and educational lives. We believe all children and young people should have the opportunity to reach their potential. This initiative started in 2011 as an informal 'homework club' when retired community member, Danny McEvoy, had a wish to support young people who, through no fault of their own, did not enjoy the opportunities and advantages of other young people. Since then it has been developed and refined by a dedicated team into a community service program that currently helps around 45 children and has approximately 80 volunteers in rotation. Our mission: to work with students from low socio-economic backgrounds to educate, inspire and empower them to set and achieve their academic goals. Our vision: that students will confidently approach their schooling and move towards adulthood better equipped to reach their potential. Our values: Empowerment, Collaboration, Perseverance and Enjoyment.
