The Prince's Trust

Helping change young lives

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About The Trust

xl clubs

xl clubs provide a personal development programme aimed at young people aged 13-19 at risk of underachievement or exclusion from school.

Prince's Trust xl clubs A Prince's Trust xl club provides young people with the space and attention they need to learn skills and confidence as well as to form a sense of ownership over their work and own development.

It aims to re-engage young people in education by making learning accessible, valid, relevant and attractive.

Watch The Prince's Trust xl club video to find out more about the programme.

Prince's Trust xl clubs are deliberately informal; the programme works as a club led by an existing member of staff in your school or centre, called an Adviser. It offers a flexible model of delivery with choices of units within five activity areas:

Personal, Interpersonal and Team Skills
Active Citizenship
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Preparation for Work
Enrichment Projects

How does a Prince's Trust xl club help young people?

It helps young people re-engage with learning, improving their chances of completing compulsary education
It increases confidence, self-esteem, social skills and behaviour
It helps improve attendance and motivation
It develops enterprise and employability skills

Who is eligible?

Prince's Trust xl clubs are for young people aged 13 -19 who are at risk of exclusion or educational underachievement

Key facts

Prince’s Trust xl clubs have helped over 60,000 young people since they started in 1998
There are currently over 900 clubs in over 600 schools and centres across the UK
90% of young people show positive skills development across a range of areas
88% of young people have gone into further education, work or training upon completion of the programme
94% of young people would recommend it to others