The Mix (charity)

The Mix is a digital charity in the United Kingdom. Their main remit is ‘to take on the embarrassing problems’ and subjects close to the hearts of the young people who use its service, including any things from exam stress to sex. Specifically, the charity works with anybody under the age of 25, providing them ‘essential support’ via a range of different channels, inclusive of a free helpline and chat service, articles and peer-to-peer community chats. Alongside this, The Mix provides opportunities for young people to have a say on what the charity supports and campaigns for, and provides volunteer and training opportunities.
History.
The Mix began its merge in January 2016, emerging formally as The Mix in March 2016. The merge happened between YouthNet (founded in 1995) and Get Connected (founded in 1991). Both charities were focused on engaging young people, with YouthNet providing online support and advice and Get Connected running a telephone helpline. Both services remain part of The Mix's offering.
Core services.
The Mix offers all of its support digitally, which means their core services are delivered across multiple channels and always remotely. Their services include:
Apps and tools.
"Stressheads" is an app available on Android and iOS devices, and through internet browsers, designed as a distraction tool for young people. It was co-created by a group of young volunteers, YouthNet (now The Mix) and Neon Tribe. It was supported by Capital One. "Stepfinder" is a mobile app available on iOS devices that helps young people pin-point the nearest support service to them. The app was developed with Scramboo.
"Motimator" is a mobile app available on Android and iOS devices, created to inspire and motivate young job-seekers on their journey to employment. It was launched by YouthNet (now The Mix), together with O2.
"Home Truths" is a web tool that helps young people to live independently and understand what to expect from living on their own for the first time. This tool was built with the support of Experian and Affinity Sutton.
"Define Me" is a web tool that helps young people translate their experiences into skills employers are looking for. It was developed with the support of UBS AG.
"Let’s Talk Consent Tool" is a web app that guides users through a series of questions designed to help people understand if they are legally allowed to have sex with someone.
Youth research and insights.
To build a better understand of young people and respond to their needs, The Mix develops many of its services in coordination with young people – through co-creation sessions. It has also led several research pieces to better understand young people, their behaviour, the challenges they face and the lives the lead. These include: 
Organisation.
The Mix is made up of a mixture of paid staff and volunteers. It is one of eight charity partners working with The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to deliver Heads Together, a nationwide campaign challenging stigma around mental health. It works with several other organisations – including CentrePoint - to deliver support services to young people.
The CEO is Chris Martin 