MFRS King's Trust Team Programme
Build Confidence. Gain Qualifications. Change Your Future.
The Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service delivers the 12-week King's Trust Team Programme for young people aged 16-25 who are looking to build confidence, gain new skills and take positive steps towards employment, education or training.
Delivered by experienced youth development professionals, the programme provides a supportive and engaging environment where young people can challenge themselves, make new friends and discover what they are capable of achieving.
Whether you're unsure about your next step, looking to improve your confidence, or simply ready for a new challenge, Team could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Who Can Join?
The programme is open to UK residents aged 16-25 who have left school and are not currently engaged in employment, education or training.
The programme is completely free and will not affect your benefits.
What Will I Do?
During the 12-week programme you will:
- Take part in a residential experience
- Work as part of a supportive team
- Complete meaningful community projects
- Gain work experience
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Receive employability support, including CV and interview preparation
- Gain First Aid Awareness training
- Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
- Make a positive difference within your local community
Our Impact 2025-26
The King's Trust Team Programme continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people across Merseyside.
Programme Results:
- 90 young people enrolled on the programme
- 92% completed the full 12-week programme
- 100% of learners who completed achieved their qualification
- 88%+ learner satisfaction rating based on end-of-programme evaluations.
- Learners progressed into employment, education, training, volunteering and other positive destinations.
Many participants join the programme facing significant barriers, including social, emotional, learning and mental health challenges. Through personalised support and positive experiences, learners develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to move forward successfully.
What Young People Say
- “It has made me feel so much confidence in myself and has helped me with communication.”
- “The residential is the biggest confidence booster.”
- “The team feels like family.”
- “This course helped me be more confident.”
- “I couldn't recommend this course enough.”
Why Choose Team?
The programme offers much more than a qualification.
Young people regularly tell us that Team helps them:
- Build confidence and self-belief
- Improve communication and teamwork skills
- Make new friends and feel part of a team
- Develop leadership and problem-solving skills
- Gain valuable experience for employment and further study
- Identify realistic goals and career pathways
- Become active members of their community
What's In It For Me?
- Practical and social skills
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Career advice and guidance
- Work experience opportunities
- Increased confidence and independence
- Support into employment, education or training
- New friendships and shared experiences
- The opportunity to make a positive difference in your community
Locations
Teams operate from:
- Bootle & Netherton Fire Station
- Prescot Fire Station
- Wallasey Fire Station
Contact Us
King's Trust Team Programme
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Service Headquarters
Bootle
Liverpool
L30 4YD
Email: youthengagementteam@merseyfire.gov.uk
Telephone: 0151 296 6464
Your Future Starts Here
Join Team, gain confidence, achieve a qualification, and take the next step towards a positive future.