Youth education & mental health

Every young person has a story worth telling.

Black On Top Ltd pairs specialist mental health care with creative writing and publishing, helping children and young people build confidence, find their voice and see their words in print.

  • Specialist care pathways
  • Creative writing programmes
  • Real publishing opportunities
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Welcome

We bring together therapeutic support, education, creative enrichment and publishing to help young people realise their full potential.

Black On Top Ltd is a specialist organisation dedicated to improving the mental health, wellbeing, confidence and life opportunities of children and young people, working closely with professionals, schools, families and community organisations.

About us
What we do

Wellbeing first. Then the words follow.

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Specialist mental health & wellbeing

Dedicated, tailored care pathways for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs — the right support, at the right time.

  • Early intervention and personalised support
  • Resilience, self-esteem and healthy coping
  • Built with schools, families and professionals
Mental health services
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Creative writing & publishing

Workshops, mentoring and real publishing opportunities that build confidence, literacy and pride — and put young authors in a book.

  • Story, poetry and spoken-word workshops
  • Group and one-to-one mentoring
  • Anthologies, competitions and editorial support
Writing & publishing
We work collaboratively with
  • Schools & educational settings
  • Mental health professionals
  • Healthcare providers
  • Social care services
  • Local authorities
  • Youth services
  • Parents & carers
From first idea to the printed page

We believe every child has a story worth telling — and we help them climb from idea to author.

  1. 1

    Write

    Story writing, poetry, spoken word and character development, in groups or one-to-one.

  2. 2

    Mentor

    Guidance from experienced writers and publishers who build confidence and craft.

  3. 3

    Refine

    Professional editorial support and publishing guidance to polish the work.

  4. 4

    Publish

    Anthologies, collaborative books and competitions — young authors in a real book.

For schools

Why schools choose Black On Top.

Our programmes have a proven impact on children’s confidence, engagement and enthusiasm for writing.

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Be published in a real book

Children’s writing reaches a wider audience in a published book.

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A free book for every participating school

A lasting keepsake of your pupils’ achievement for the school library.

  • Increased confidence and self-esteem
  • Improved literacy and communication skills
  • Greater engagement with learning
  • Opportunities to win prizes and recognition
  • Professional support from experienced writers and publishers
  • Inclusive programmes accessible to all children
  • Positive wellbeing outcomes through creative expression
What we stand for

Our core values.

Empowerment

Helping young people recognise their strengths and achieve their potential.

Creativity

Encouraging imagination, innovation and self-expression.

Inclusion

Providing opportunities for all children and young people, regardless of background or circumstance.

Wellbeing

Supporting positive mental health and emotional resilience.

Collaboration

Working in partnership with professionals, schools, families and communities.

Excellence

Delivering high-quality programmes and services that create lasting impact.

Work with us

Working together for better futures.

By combining wellbeing, education, creativity and aspiration, we help young people build confidence, develop skills and create brighter futures for themselves and their communities.