Overview of Mosaic
Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2007, Mosaic’s mentoring programmes create opportunities for young people growing up in our most deprived communities. Mosaic’s vision is for all young people to be supported to realise their potential.
In July 2016, Mosaic moved home to The Prince’s Trust. This integration enables Mosaic to increase the delivery and impact of our mentoring programmes, reaching more young people across the UK.
With the help of volunteer mentors acting as positive relatable role models, we aim to bridge the aspirations-attainment gap. By linking young people with inspirational role models in this way, we boost their confidence, self-efficacy and long-term employability, helping The Prince’s Trust reach a million more young people.
Mosaic programmes
Mosaic’s mentoring programmes continue to target hard-to-reach and disadvantaged beneficiary groups.
The Mosaic mentoring programmes were developed with a particular focus on raising the aspirations, self-efficacy and employability of the young people who take part. One of the keys ways this is achieved is through being connected to positive, relatable role model mentors.
Effective mentoring programmes can boost participants’ aspirations, confidence, self-belief and motivation. Crucially, mentoring programmes enhance participants ‘soft skills’- personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, friendliness, and optimistic outlook – which are increasingly important for success at school and in the current job market.
A brief history of Mosaic
Mosaic is launched
Mosaic was officially launched at an event at SJ Berwin LLP on 7 October 2007.
Mosaic London is launched
Mosaic London was our first ever regional launch.
Mosaic North West is launched
Most activity in the North West commenced in Burnley, following the formal launch in May 2008, however Mosaic now operates across the region in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Mosaic Yorkshire is launched
Mosaic Yorkshire began in Bradford and moved to operate across the Yorkshire and Humber region, including Huddersfield, Batley, Leeds, Rotherham and Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
Mosaic West Midlands is launched
The launch was held at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Centre, with the programme operating across the region including Birmingham, Coventry, the Black Country (including Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton), Solihull and Stoke.
Mosaic International is launched
Mosaic International launched 2009 where it ran until Mosaic formally moved, consisting of the International Leadership Programme and International Enterprise Challenge.
Since moving to the Prince’s Trust in 2016, the international programmes are now being delivered by Prince’s Trust International.
Ex-offender Programme is launched
Mosaic South East is launched
Mosaic South East was opened for business in 2010 with the formal launch taking place at Eton College in 2011.
Mosaic 5 year anniversary and launch of Mosaic Ambassadors
Mosaic celebrated its fifth anniversary with the launch of Mosaic Ambassadors – high-profile advocates for Mosaic’s work, championing it publicly, as well as inspiring the many hundreds of young people who we support in schools and communities across the country.
Ambassadors include BBC presenters Mishal Husain and Asad Ahmad, Rt Hon Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, The Lord Verjee CBE, Yusuf Islam and Peter Sanders to name a few.
Mosaic joins The Prince’s Trust
Mosaic, HRH The Prince of Wales’s mentoring initiative from today moved home to The Prince’s Trust in an exciting new development that will see it deliver its mentoring programmes to even more young people across the UK.
Mosaic 10 year anniversary
An event was held at Thomas Goode & Co, London on Tuesday 10th October to formally mark the 10th anniversary of Mosaic.
Mosaic Associates is re-launched
Mosaic Associates was re-launched to reflect Mosaic’s new home within The Prince’s Trust and announced James Caan as its Honorary Chairman.
Mosaic Associates are a distinguished, dedicated and diverse group of successful and influential individuals from mainly business and professional backgrounds. They are committed to Mosaic’s mission to support disadvantaged children and young people from deprived communities in the UK. They support Mosaic’s aim to create opportunities for young people of all backgrounds, harnessing the power of positive thinking.
Mosaic Inaugural Iftar
Mosaic hosted its Inaugural Iftar at Westminster Academy, with guest of honour Rt Hon. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London.
Testimonials
Having written a film about Muslims and Jews – which involved, whilst working with members of both communities, discovering what a fantastically creative space exists in the arena of interfaith relations – I support everything Mosaic have done and is continuing to do, particularly in promoting understanding, tolerance, and joint cultural activity between people of different faiths.
David Baddiel
Author, director and comedian
I have long believed in the power of role models and it is heart-warming to see the vital work Mosaic is doing. I hope more young professionals across the country sign up as mentors and see Mosaic as a way to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Mishal Husain
Journalist and Presenter, BBC
Mosaic is supported by inspirational role models and by hundreds of dedicated volunteers, who have been motivated by HRH The Prince of Wales’ mission for Mosaic. Mosaic’s efforts are making a significant impact in helping young people in deprived communities to make the most of their potential, contributing in a very real way to improving social mobility. I am proud to support Mosaic’s work.
Rt Hon Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London
The seeds of Mosaic were sown a few years before the official launch in 2007, when I was amongst several people invited to listen to an idea. HRH The Prince of Wales wanted to find a way of getting young British Muslims, often living in disadvantaged areas, to fulfill their potential by achieving their goals, aims and ambitions. The idea sounded great and so the challenge was set to make it a reality. After building a firm foundation, Mosaic is now in a position to continue offering young British Muslims the skills and confidence needed to grow as individuals, enrich the lives of communities and strengthen Britain as a whole.
Asad Ahmad
Journalist and Presenter, BBC
It has been a great privilege to have been part of Mosaic’s fantastic development over the years. I believe in Mosaic’s mission to help young people to fulfill their positive potential, and to give those who have already done well the rewarding opportunity to volunteer and give back to their communities. Mosaic has come a long way but there is still much to do. With the support of our many hundreds of talented volunteers and the dedicated staff team, Mosaic will go from strength to strength in the future, insha’Allah.
HRH Princess Badiya bint Hassan of Jordan
Founder Chairman, Mosaic
