Some teens don’t fit the mould, and the school system wasn’t built for them.
Enter Oarsome Chance, where kayaks, skiffs, and carpentry workshops are more than activities: they’re lifelines.
This episode is part of our Charity Spotlight week, shining a light on organisations making a real difference for young people.
CEO Paul Napthine shares how his team builds trust, safety, and belonging for young people navigating trauma, neurodiversity, and complex life challenges.
From breakfast chats to blue‑space adventures, discover what it really takes to give teens a second chance, and why safeguarding isn’t just a policy, it’s the golden thread through everything they do.
Find out more about Oarsome Chance:
Website: https://www.oarsomechance.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oarsome-chance/
Donate: https://www.oarsomechance.org/get-involved/donate/
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Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/
Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/
Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East
Host of this episode: Chris East
