Prince's Trust Mosaic

The power of positive thinking

About Mosaic

“Unlocking the talent and realising the full potential of every young person, whatever their background or circumstances, is a cause close to my heart. It gives me great joy to see the sense of self-worth and belonging Mosaic provides by extending that much-needed helping hand to those of our diverse communities who need it most.” HRH The Prince of Wales, Founder of Mosaic






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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.

Our people

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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

2007
2019

Testimonials

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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