OUR STORY • GRAYS, ESSEX
Building confidence. Unlocking potential.
Templesprings is a coaching organisation and registered charity empowering children, young people and families through music, creativity, mentoring and personal development.
Since 2008Serving children and families
Grays, EssexRooted in our community
30+Active youth volunteers aged 13–19
Music + CoachingSkills for life, not only the studio
- WHO WE ARE
Creativity with a greater purpose.
Templesprings helps people build confidence, develop new skills and discover what they are capable of.
Based in Grays, Essex, we combine music lessons, creative workshops, personal development coaching and youth mentoring in safe, supportive and engaging environments. Since 2008, thousands of participants have learned, explored and grown with us.
- OUR COACHING APPROACH
Support for the person, not just the goal.
We inspire and motivate people who want to grow, change direction or strengthen their confidence. Every programme is designed to feel encouraging, practical and genuinely personal.
Personal developmentConfidence & resilienceTransferable life skillsMeaningful lifestyle change
- MUSIC & CREATIVE PROGRAMMES
Music opens the door.
Our lively, interactive programmes make music accessible and confidence-building. It becomes a powerful way for young people to express themselves, connect socially and discover new possibilities.
- Group music classes in schools and faith organisations
- One-to-one and small-group lessons
- Short, intensive music workshops
- Creative arts sessions
- RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
Progress worth celebrating.
Recognised awards build confidence, strengthen CVs and create pathways into further education, employment and the creative industries.
RSL
RSL graded music exams
Rockschool qualifications supporting purposeful musical progression.
Explore RSL grades ↗
Trinity graded music exams
Performance-led graded music qualifications from Initial to Grade 8.
Explore Trinity grades ↗ - C3 YOUTH PROGRAMME
Young people becoming changemakers.
Many young people continue their journey through C3, moving from participation into responsibility as peer mentors, volunteer session tutors, summer-camp leaders and holiday-club youth assistants.
More than 30active youth volunteers aged 13–19
Discover C3 Youth & Charity ↗Through C3, young people can access:
- One-to-one mentoring with caring, experienced role models
- Barclays Life Skills training
- Work placements for local college students
- Arts Award development and leadership opportunities
We help young people:
Build confidence and self-esteem, bridge the aspiration gap, overcome barriers to learning or employment, make healthier choices and plan for their future.
- FOUNDER & COACH
Meet Derin.
“I am passionate about and committed to coaching and mentoring because I understand its potential as a force for change.”
Derin brings more than 20 years of third-sector experience and 12 years as a personal development specialist and successful coach.
His training includes Life Coaching and NLP techniques, Assertion and Compassionate Communication skills, and a Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. He is experienced in reaching and empowering marginalised people who can be difficult for traditional services to engage.
A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Derin founded a music academy in 1995 with a simple vision: to help people with no previous musical knowledge become confident, developing musicians. That academy pioneered community-led music and arts initiatives and helped shape the approach Templesprings continues today.
As a member of the Association for Coaching and the International Coach Federation, Derin has supported individuals and teams to create a compelling vision for their future and build the confidence to pursue it.
- HOLIDAY CLUBS
Every holiday brings a new adventure.
Each Templesprings holiday club has its own theme, with programmes built around activities such as cooking, animation, dance, singing and sport. Children also enjoy enrichment activities in the park, creating varied and memorable school-holiday experiences. Support from BBC Children in Need helps us make these opportunities available to local children and young people.
- FAMILIES & COMMUNITY
Stronger families. Brighter futures.
Through music, mentoring and creative arts, we bring families and the wider community together to celebrate young people’s achievements and strengthen their emotional, physical and social wellbeing.