UCAN NORTH WEST C.I.C
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Life Coaches
UCAN NORTH WEST C.I.C
The Hive, Oldham OL1 1HD
# UCAN North West
UCAN North West is a trauma-informed social enterprise based in Oldham that specialises in restoring family relationships and supporting young people at risk. Operating through their Parent999.com platform, they deliver both online and face-to-face coaching programmes designed to resolve conflict and strengthen bonds between parents, carers and teenagers.
The organisation serves families experiencing domestic conflict, parents struggling with teenage behaviour problems, and young people at risk of anti-social behaviour, crime, gang involvement, county lines, and substance abuse. They also work with schools and universities to provide early intervention programmes.
What distinguishes UCAN North West is their deep expertise grounded in real-world experience. Steve Kenny, the lead practitioner, is a former police neighbourhood sergeant with accreditation in mediation, restorative practice, child advocacy and teenage crime mentoring. Steve Rothwell brings over 20 years' mentoring experience, including regional leadership within the Probation Service focusing on gangs and hard-to-reach youth. Both founders have personal understanding of the challenges young people face—Kenny spent his first decade in residential care, giving them authentic insight rather than purely theoretical knowledge.
Their trauma-informed approach combined with proven track records in relationship restoration sets them apart in the family support sector. They focus on building resilience, confidence, communication skills and self-worth whilst helping families navigate the criminal justice system and community integration. Their partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Manchester demonstrates their commitment to evidence-based early interventions.
UCAN North West is a trauma-informed social enterprise based in Oldham that specialises in restoring family relationships and supporting young people at risk. Operating through their Parent999.com platform, they deliver both online and face-to-face coaching programmes designed to resolve conflict and strengthen bonds between parents, carers and teenagers.
The organisation serves families experiencing domestic conflict, parents struggling with teenage behaviour problems, and young people at risk of anti-social behaviour, crime, gang involvement, county lines, and substance abuse. They also work with schools and universities to provide early intervention programmes.
What distinguishes UCAN North West is their deep expertise grounded in real-world experience. Steve Kenny, the lead practitioner, is a former police neighbourhood sergeant with accreditation in mediation, restorative practice, child advocacy and teenage crime mentoring. Steve Rothwell brings over 20 years' mentoring experience, including regional leadership within the Probation Service focusing on gangs and hard-to-reach youth. Both founders have personal understanding of the challenges young people face—Kenny spent his first decade in residential care, giving them authentic insight rather than purely theoretical knowledge.
Their trauma-informed approach combined with proven track records in relationship restoration sets them apart in the family support sector. They focus on building resilience, confidence, communication skills and self-worth whilst helping families navigate the criminal justice system and community integration. Their partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Manchester demonstrates their commitment to evidence-based early interventions.
Services offered
Parent coaching programmesTeenage conflict resolutionFamily relationship coachingAnti-social behaviour mentoringGang and crime prevention mentoringYouth resilience and confidence buildingSchool-based workshops and team buildingRestorative practice sessions