Rekindle Manchester is the original pioneering school. It has been built, from the planning stages onward, by young people with an awareness of the actual needs and desires of the young critical thinkers the school now serves.
Are you a young person who sees the world differently? Do you want to make a positive impact on your life, your community and beyond? Do you wonder about the future and want to help shape it? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then Rekindle is the perfect place for you.
Since opening the doors at our Manchester HQ, back in November 2023, we’ve been transforming the lives and outcomes for young people, their families and the local community. We focus on providing the pastoral care, community support, and critical thinking needed to safeguard young people and ensure they have the confidence and networks to soar.
We exist to spark a love of learning in working class young people, supporting them to become confident critical thinkers.
If this sounds like something you or a young person in your life would be interested in, please get in touch via the below email.
We’re always evolving our approach and we’re excited to be launching new projects the first week of February 2025, to inspire and empower 11-14-year-olds to become leaders of social change.
Ignite your passion for social justice. Through engaging workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will explore the history of activism and learn how to apply these lessons to current social issues.
Are you a young person with a passion for creativity and technology? Do you wonder about the future and want to help shape it? In this programme you’ll explore the exciting and complex ways technology is changing our world.
Do you believe in the power of writing to change the world? In this project you’ll explore the role of poetry, lyrics and storytelling in times of crisis and inspire you to use your artistic talents to make a difference.
For young people who are passionate about social justice and want to make a difference in the world. If you are a leader, a creative thinker, and someone who is not afraid to speak up for what you believe in, then this program is for you.
If this sounds like you, please sign up via our google form in the link below.
For young people who are curious, creative, and interested in the future. If you enjoy exploring new technologies, expressing yourself through art, and making a positive impact on the world, this project is for you.
If this sounds like you, please sign up via our google form in the link below.
For young people who are passionate about writing, spoken word, and
performance. If you have a strong desire to express yourself creatively and use your voice to
make a positive impact on the world, this project is for you.
If this sounds like you, please sign up via our google form in the link below.
Our experienced and dedicated Learning Team work tirelessly to ensure the young people that attend Rekindle have a truly positive experience. Helping them find their voice and place in this world.
Head of Learning, Manchester
Nominations Lead
Programme Manager, Manchester
Youth Worker
Youth and Community Lead, Manchester
Rekindle is open Tuesdays to Friday 16:00 – 19:00 during term time. Rekindle does not overlap with a normal school day, nor is it an alternative to a young person’s mainstream schooling. We have creative sessions on a Saturday which run from 10-1pm at the Whitworth Art Gallery.
Our programme changes during the school holidays and we run holiday clubs. Please sign up to our newsletter for the latest information via our contact page. These are subject to change but there will be plenty of information shared ahead of time.
Rekindle school is completely free. We work tirelessly so that we can raise the funds to provide a school that is accessible for all. We have done everything we can to provide an environment and education that is not limited by postcode or the bank balance of parents.
Exercise plays a key role at Rekindle. We believe that a physical education stimulates and nourishes the minds of our young people and prepares them to learn, critically assess and improve their overall engagement. The nutrition and nourishment of our young people is extremely important.
Attendance is not mandatory. We are sympathetic to how busy a week can be and that for some students, socialising every day can be tiring. Rekindle projects are designed with a weekly schedule so if there is a specific project a young person wants to be involved in, they can determine which day(s) of the week they would like to attend.
Our meals are always high quality and packed with nutrition and flavour. We have partnered with the brilliant Eat Well MCR who provide free evening meals for our daily sessions.
Please see our framework page for information about our curriculum.
By making a donation to Rekindle, you’ll be supporting the young people who attend the supplementary school.
