30th Birthday Celebrations at the Advice Centre

22nd June 2023

No Limits celebrated its 30th birthday yesterday, with a breakfast attended by senior representatives from organisations across Hampshire, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and Southampton, young people, funders and partners.

The packed Advice Centre heard from Mike Harris, CEO of Southampton City Council, the Leader of Southampton Council, Councillor Satvir Kaur and Tim Davis, Associate Director Children’s Mental Health Transformation in Hampshire, about the vital support provided by No Limits over the last 30 years.

The Four Stories film was premiered to a captivated audience and there was also the opportunity to speak to No Limits staff and find out more about our services.

Mike Harris, CEO of Southampton City Council said “We need agile, innovative, creative organisations like No Limits because young people are the future of our cities. No Limits is a vital institution for individuals, neighbourhoods and our entire community – an anchor for young people in our city.” 

Satvir Kaur, Leader of Southampton City Council, said “Your staff have the passion and commitment to not only change people’s lives but save them. Happy Birthday, congratulations and thank you.”  

Tim Davis, Associate Director: Children’s Mental Health Transformation said “No Limits makes an important, additional contribution to NHS pathways of care for children and young people.  You help young people feel safe and positive about the future, encouraging their growth and hope. The local NHS are fortunate to have community and voluntary sector partners like No Limits to work with.” 

Natalie Webb, CEO said “30 years is a great milestone for No Limits to reach. Over this time, we’ve helped thousands upon thousands of young people, giving them life changing support. Children and young people often come to us when they are at their lowest point and it’s our job to help them get to where they want to be. I am immensely proud of the work we do here, offering a vital service and a lifeline to so many. As well as looking back and celebrating all our hard work, we’re also looking forward to the next 30 years, where our goal is to keep offering and improving our high standards of support for young people. The need for our services has never been greater.” 

Left to right: Mike Harris (Southampton City Council CEO), Stephen Taylor (Chair of Trustees, No Limits), Satvir Kaur (Leader of Southampton City Council), Natalie Webb (No Limits CEO), Tim Davis, Associate Director: Children’s Mental Health Transformation

Thank you to everyone who attended and made it a special event.

Thank you to Simply Buffets for providing the catering.