Supporting Young People
Beyond Care
Mentor is proud to partner with Madlug to help more young people move through care with dignity, ownership and pride. For every bag purchased, one is donated to a child in care.
Too many young people still experience major transitions in care without the dignity and sense of belonging they deserve.
Something as simple as having a proper bag can help a young person feel more prepared, respected and valued during an important moment in their journey.
Bags built on a mission
Madlug (Make A Difference luggage) is a Northern Irish social enterprise and registered charity (NIC107658). Founded after Dave Linton learned that children in care often move their belongings in bin bags, he built a bag company with a simple, powerful promise: every bag you buy donates one to a child in care.
The Madlug Foundation works directly with care-experienced young people, health trusts and local authorities to develop bags centred on the needs of children in care. Since 2015, they've given over 135,000+ pack-away travel bags to children and young people in care across the UK & Ireland — so that they can carry their belongings with dignity.
Buy a bag. Help a child.
Every bag you order sends a pack-away bag to a child in care. No forms, no extra steps.
Madlug Pack-Away Travel Bag
The original Madlug pack-away bag, printed with the words "You are Incredible. Value. Worth. Dignity." Compact, lightweight and full of meaning. Give one to a young person in your care, or keep one for your team.
Need to request bags for young people in your care?
If you work with children or young people in care, the Madlug Foundation may be able to donate bags directly to them.
Request a bagOur collective impact, updated quarterly
by Mentor customers
to children in care
supported
Madlug Foundation since 2015
The experiences young people have while moving through care can stay with them long after they leave. Whether it's helping someone feel prepared for independence, creating positive routines, or simply making sure they feel valued during transitions, small details often make a lasting difference. At Mentor, we believe good care is built through consistency, relationships and dignity in everyday moments.
Supporting Young People With Dignity
The transition from care into adulthood can feel overwhelming. Partnerships like Madlug help young people feel more prepared, supported and valued during that journey.
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