Reaching schools in Wales together for the next generation
Our Vision
New Wine Cymru, in partnership with KICK, is launching a nationwide initiative to place church-based schools workers into as many schools as possible across Wales.
We believe this is a pivotal moment. The Quiet Revival report and wider cultural observations point to a growing spiritual openness, especially among Generation Z. Young people across Wales are hungry for meaning, hope, and authentic community — and churches are uniquely positioned to serve them.
Placing a trained schools worker in local schools, rooted in a New Wine Cymru aligned local church, is one of the most strategic and timely steps we can take to support the spiritual development of this generation.
Through sport, dance, chaplaincy, mentoring, pastoral support, and relational presence, our shared hope is that every young person in Wales will have an opportunity to know and experience the love of God for themselves.
How the Initiative Will Roll Out
This national initiative will grow in phases, beginning with a pilot region:
Pilot Regions (2025–2026)
- North Cardiff & West Valleys
- South East & Central (Including Cardiff)
Each region will host a consultation day where church leaders can explore, pray, and register their interest. For more information about KICK, click here
Timeline & Next Steps
November 25, 2025 – Consultation Days
- For all pilot-region churches
- Vision casting for New Wine Cymru aligned churches
- Introduction and presentation from KICK Cymru
- ‘What it means to be a partnering church’ — expectations, values, and criteria
December 2025 – Churches Register Interest
Church leaders officially submit their interest to participate in the programme.
January – March 2026 – Local Church Assessments
New Wine Cymru and KICK meet individually with church leaders who have expressed interest to:
- assess feasibility
- understand each church’s local context
- discuss potential schools’ connections
- shape the model for that community
February–March 2026 – Training & Preparation
- Training for churches
- Liaising with local schools
- Preparing structures, safeguarding, and communication
- Planned Setting up of early-stage Kick Academies
April 2026 – Programme Launch Begins
- Launch of after-hours Kick Academies
- Start of the referral and recruitment process for schools workers
- New Wine Cymru involved in recruiting alongside the local church
September 2026 – Kick Academies Begin
- Schools workers begin serving in local schools
- After-school Academies and chaplaincy support fully operational
- Ongoing evaluation with churches and schools
Questions for Churches registering Interest to consider
The following questions form part of the register your interest from, on the link below.
- Do you currently run youth work?
- If yes, how many young people do you regularly see weekly?
- How many young people attend your Sunday or midweek services?
- Please provide an age breakdown.
- Do you have an existing relationship with any local schools?
- Are you already engaged with New Wine Cymru’s ministry?
- Are you in agreement with the vision and values of New Wine Cymru?
(See our Values page for more details.) - Do you currently do any outreach into local schools?
- Are you aware of any school’s outreach happening locally that is not run by your church?
If your church would like to explore being part of the KICK Schools initiative:
Register Your Interest!