Helping young people stay safe around alcohol and other substances
The TALK ABOUT Trust is a small dedicated youth charity that works across the UK to ensure young people make safer choices around alcohol and other substances such as vaping and cannabis. The TALK ABOUT Trust supports young people age 11- 25 with advice, workshops and resources on a range of life choices via schools, children’s homes, pupil referral units, youth and sports clubs. We train teachers and youth workers, empower parents and carers and provide diversionary activities for young people.
Our mission
To keep young people safe around alcohol and other substances, improve life chances and reduce negative risk taking. We support teachers, parents, carers, community leaders and those under 25.
Parents & Carers
Advice and resources on alcohol, cannabis and vaping, including tips to get talking, setting boundaries, the law, hosting parties and where to go for help and support
Schools
Mapped to RSHE and statutory guidance explore teacher guidance,lessons plans, films, worksheets and activities on alcohol, cannabis and vaping
SEN
Picture and story led activities using distancing techniques and emojis, suitable for a range of settings
Community Educators & FE Providers
Fact sheets and resources to use in more informal settings on alcohol vaping and cannabis.
Information on spiking, consent, driving and safer choices for young adults.
OUR IMPACT
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Where our programme was in place, just 8% of pupils took up drinking over the 18 months from year 8 to the end of year 9, compared to 20% following other programmes.
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Want to find out more about what we do?
View our partnership leaflet
I think one of the key strengths of the AETs approach is that it is realistic and does not patronise parents or students. The information is delivered in an unbiased way that is clear and succinct.
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Where our programme was in place, just 8% of pupils took up drinking over the 18 months from year 8 to the end of year 9, compared to 20% following other programmes.
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NEWS
Keeping you up to date with the latest press releases and updates
Press releases
Save the date – Talk About Trust Conference – 18th June 2025
19 September 2024
We are delighted to say that we will be holding a Talk About Trust conference on 18th June 2025. The conference will be held at Bournemouth University and will cover...
Community Educators & FE Providers news
Want to know more about The Talk About Trust?
19 March 2024
We are delighted to share our new About Us information with you! This includes detail about what we do, our goals, our impact and reach, why we’re needed, how you...
Press releases
The Alcohol Education Trust has changed its name!
6 February 2024
The 5th February marked a very important day for the youth charity The Alcohol Education Trust. After 14 years, the charity has changed its name to The TALK ABOUT Trust,...
Young people
Resources for young people
Our partner organisations have curated advice and resources for young people.
