Huge congratulations to Lily-Sue for her incredible achievements over the past year!

Lily-Sue began her journey by participating in the Respect Project through school, in partnership with Essex Boys and Girls Club. The programme challenged her to step out of her comfort zone, culminating in a tough winter week in the Lake District—her first time staying away from home. Since then, she has taken part in trips to Wales, Mersea Island, and various challenge days at Layer Marney. These ad-ventures included climbing mountains in freezing temperatures, navigating challenging treks through water, and learning survival techniques, all while working closely as part of a team.

Her dedication hasn’t stopped there. Lily-Sue continues to attend weekly youth sessions and is now working towards her Young Leaders Certificate and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.