“I liked the fact we could engage and give our own views and opinions and the volunteer would listen and give us constructive criticism and advice”
Employability Masterclass participant
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Get Involved
Get involved. Make a difference.
Whether you give time, funding or expertise, you’ll help young people unlock their potential and help build a more resilient, skilled and inclusive workforce for the future.
Why your support matters
Few young people learn how to manage money, make significant financial decisions or believe in themselves through the traditional school curriculum alone. For many, especially those facing disadvantage, the gap between education and the working world feels too wide.
That’s where you come in. With your support, we deliver practical, hands-on learning that helps young people:
- Build financial capability
- Feel positive about the future by growing core life and work skills
- Discover their strengths and direction
- Stand out to future employers with skills they can demonstrate
- Consider different pathways, such as setting up their own business
At the same time, we help close critical skills gaps – especially in communication, resilience, problem-solving and enterprise – helping to prepare a generation that’s ready for the modern economy.
what your support makes possible
- Young people learning how to budget, plan and manage money
- Students developing confidence, teamwork and entrepreneurial thinking
- Increased social mobility through access to skills and opportunities
- Young people are more likely to succeed in job interviews and work placements
- A more inclusive, resilient and employable generation
- A stronger future workforce, ready for the challenges ahead.
Ways to get involved
Volunteer your time
Join our network of volunteers who bring lessons to life by sharing real-world experience. You might guide a student team, help deliver a session or share career insights – inspiring confidence along the way.
Become a volunteer
Partner with us as a business
We work with businesses to bridge the gap between education and the world of work. Whether through employee volunteering, financial support, programme delivery or strategic collaboration, your partnership helps equip young people for future success, while giving your teams meaningful ways to contribute their time and expertise.
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Support us through funding or giving
Your support helps us reach more young people, especially in underserved communities, through our Inspiring Futures campaign. From grants to philanthropic funding, your contribution scales our impact and creates long-term change through enterprise and financial education.
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