Useful links

We try to give you lots of useful information on The Lounge but there are loads of other sites out there which you might like to have a look at.

The Site

The Site is a national information site for all young adults to find information, advice and guidance. You can email in a question for a professional adviser and discuss current issues on the forum.
www.thesite.org

Childline

Childline has loads of information about anything that may be worrying you – and you can talk to someone on the phone or even by email at any time. Freephone 0800 1111 – 24 hours a day
www.childline.org.uk

Blast

A website for people aged 13-19 who are in to art, fashion, music, games, writing, film, dance or drama. Through the site you can have the chance to take part in free workshops, upload and discuss your creations and enter competitions to work with big-name talent. Or go behind the scenes in the creative industries and apply to take part in loads of innovative projects, work experience and creative placements.
www.bbc.co.uk/blast

The Who Cares? Trust

The Who Cares? Trust is a voice for children in care. Everything we do is designed to improve the day to day experience of children and young people in care – and their future lives.
www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk

The Princes Trust

We give practical and financial support, developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation. We work with 14 to 30 year olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law.
www.princes-trust.org.uk