About this Episode
For the final episode of our series, we’re looking at the power of community with Seeds 4 Success, a fantastic charity supported by the 2026 Mere Literary Festival. Charity director Jaki Farrell is here, but more importantly, we’ll hear directly from the youngsters shaping the charity’s story and discover why its work is so vital to the local area.
Born out of the abrupt closure of local council youth centers back in 2014, Seeds 4 Success became a story of pure resilience when the community refused to let its young people lose their safe space. In this episode, Jaki shares how they turned a crisis into an inspiring equal partnership. Local youth roll up their sleeves to clean rivers, clear bridleways, and earn reward trips, all while shattering negative stereotypes and proving just how much they have to offer.
