inspiring confidence in every individual

Working with young people, families, schools and businesses

  • Double-decker bus with 'I Can & I Am' sign

Building Self-Belief, Belonging, and Resilience for a Brighter Future

At I Can & I Am, we empower young people to thrive by nurturing self-belief and resilience.

Since 2014, we’ve supported thousands across South England with free tools and resources, focusing on proactive growth within schools and communities to inspire confidence and positivity.

Year 8 Pupil

“Thank you for bringing the I Can & I Am magic to our school! Your charity is so brilliant and the bus was super cool! I loved meeting the dog, hearing the presentation and I definitely feel more confident. Thank you!”

Head Teacher

“The ‘I Can and I Am’ team leave an indelible mark on a school community. They are inspirational. Pizzas hook the children in, but what follows is profound, life-enhancing and not often found in a school curriculum. This is real learning. This is real education.”

Parent

“…inspiring, encouraging, upsetting, uplifting … I think I went through every emotion and really am quite proud that I held it together. I admire your courage and relentless optimism immensely and agree with all of your points.”

who we help

Young People

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Schools

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Families

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Workplaces

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What are balloons of self belief?

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How we help

Inspirational Talks

James Shone's inspiring talks foster resilience, self-belief, and wellbeing, empowering students, educators, and parents to overcome challenges and thrive personally and academically.

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The Buses

The I Can & I Am Bus visits schools within the South West, offering sessions that boost self-esteem and support mental health.

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Business Workshops

I Can & I Am empowers businesses with workshops and talks, fostering collaboration, resilience, and purpose to unlock potential.

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Our Corporate Partners

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Unlock endless opportunities with ICAIA! Young minds, businesses, and supporters—fuel innovation through expert training, corporate development, and impactful fundraising. Invest in growth, invest in the future. Get involved today!

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From our Blog

Triathlon-4-All 2025 – set yourself a CHALLENGE!

The I Can & I Am Triathlon-4-All will take place on Saturday May 17th and will consist of cycling, kayaking and running with each event being tailored by the participant.

where there is a rotten fruit there is often a rotten root

Where there is a rotten fruit there is often a rotten root

It’s so important in the world of teaching and education that we try hard to work out what is going on in the lives of the young people we care

what we require in life is backbone, not just wishbone

What we require in life is backbone, not just wishbone

Too many people, I fear, simply don’t understand that hard work is critical to success in this world.