A mentee improved in a subject from 28% to 50%.

A mentee worked on weights, which the mentor used to teach goal setting. They had a great relationship.

A mentee obtained a part-time job with the help of a mentor.

A mentee went off with a mentor and visited shops in a shopping mall. They picked up job applications and the mentee ended up with a job, thus achieving a goal without having written any goal setting steps! The connection with the mentor gave them something to build on for their remaining months of the mentoring journey.

A mentee worked at aerobic fitness, as she was going to be a bridesmaid later in the year. She lost weight and improved her self-image, which was observed by her mentor observing more positive body language and a more positive attitude to life as the year progressed.

An overweight mentee wanted to do exercise. He went fishing with his mentor and the mentor's young family. As it was the mentee's birthday, the mentor gave his mentee a gift voucher. On arriving home, the mentor received a phone call from his mentee saying that the latter had already bought fishing gear. Self-esteem increased, academic work improved and he gained fitness through all the exercise involved with fishing.

A mentee, after encouragement from the mentor, started attending the Homework Centre at school, which led to academic improvement and, consequently, increased self-esteem.

A mentor drew up a goal setting strategy with his mentee on the computer, as the latter was interested in computers.

A mentee committed himself to reading one novel a week to improve his English, with encouragement and support from his mentor.

A mentee joined the local library with the help of the mentor.

A mentee set up an exercise programme with the help of the mentor.

A mentee visited a computer firm, learnt how to rebuild computers and then set up his own small business from home.

A mentee applied for a job, but was rejected. This was a major setback for the mentee, though the mentor encouraged her to persevere. Six months later, with a better attitude, she applied for a new job with the help of the mentor and gained employment.

Many mentees build goals around obtaining a Driving Licence.

A mentee worked towards obtaining an overseas study scholarship. Her mentor helped her prioritise, plan and move out of her comfort zone to undergo new experiences.

A mentee from a 'high risk' environment, close to joining a gang, in six months totally turned his life around with the support of his mentor and completed his examinations obtaining distinctions in most subjects.