28-30 October - Driving for Change 2026
Preventing Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Practical, scenario-based workshops for 18–25 year old drivers - the group most at risk on our roads.
Why This Matters
Young drivers face the highest risk on rural roads — and the consequences can be devastating.
In Herefordshire alone, 19 young people aged 17–25 have lost their lives on the roads in recent years.
Driving for Change has been created to tackle this head-on, equipping young drivers with the skills, awareness and confidence to stay safe.
What to Expect
This is not a lecture.
You’ll take part in interactive, hands-on workshops designed around real-life scenarios, helping you respond to situations you will actually face on the road.
✔ Short, high-impact sessions
✔ Practical, real-world learning
✔ Small groups for better engagement
✔ Take-home tools and safety resources
The Workshops
🚗 Navigating Rural Roads
Learn how to adapt your driving to unpredictable country roads - from blind bends to livestock and changing surfaces.
🌧️ Mastering Weather Conditions
Build confidence driving in fog, ice, floods and low-light conditions with practical techniques you can use immediately.
🔧 Know Your Car’s Tools
Understand the essential tools in your vehicle - and how to use them when it matters most.
⚠️ Breakdown & Emergency Safety
Learn how to handle breakdowns and safely exit your vehicle in high-risk situations.
Event Details
📅 Dates: 28-30 October
⏰ Time: 9.30-12.15
📍 Location: NMITE Skylon Campus, Hereford
💷 Price: £20 per person (plus booking fee)
🎁 Includes safety tools, CPD points and practical resources
Who Should Attend?
✔ Drivers aged 18–25
✔ Anyone wanting to build safer driving habits
✔ Not just for licensed drivers - equally valuable for learners and new drivers
If you’re in this age group - or know someone who is - this programme could save a life.
About Our Partners
Driving for Change is a collaborative initiative bringing together organisations committed to improving road safety for young drivers.
The programme is led by The ELY Memorial Fund, whose work is dedicated to preventing road tragedies through education, awareness and meaningful intervention.
Minerva Elite Performance, our delivery partner, brings specialist expertise in high-impact, scenario-based training - ensuring each session is practical, engaging and rooted in real-world experience.
Hosted at NMITE’s Skylon Campus in Hereford, the programme benefits from a modern learning environment designed to support hands-on, immersive experiences.
Together, these partners have created a programme that goes beyond theory, delivering practical learning that builds confidence, reduces risk and could ultimately save lives.
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.