These are short activities that introduce young people to each other and help to build trust and confidence. They aim to create a comfortable and open atmosphere. If members of the group do not know each other, you will need to build in a significant amount of time for building relationships using the kinds of activities below. However, even with a school class or other well-established group, ice-breakers and energisers can be an excellent way to revitalise the group, introduce big issues or banish any tensions. Please read through our suggestions and mix and match a selection of activities that you think your group might enjoy.