Child Poverty
4m
Children in the UK live in poverty — more than a quarter of the next generation, and rising.
Because young people deserve support, opportunity, and someone who believes in them.
"Potential is universal. Opportunity is not."
Our Story
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Why We Exist
We address the systemic barriers preventing young people from reaching their full potential through targeted intervention.
The context
The Scale of the Challenge
Our Region
32%
Child poverty in the West Midlands, joint-highest in England outside London. That's ten children in a classroom of thirty.
The Gap
19 months
How far behind disadvantaged pupils are by the time they sit GCSEs. Still wider than at any point since 2012.
Sources: DWP Households Below Average Income, 2024/25 · Sutton Trust, 2025
How Our Approach Supports Young People
Reliable youth work matters: one safe space, many outcomes. Consistent, high-quality youth provision creates second-order effects.
Belonging
Regular, welcoming sessions help young people feel safe, recognised, and included in a community that values them.
Leadership
Exposure to role models and opportunities for responsibility supports longer-term aspiration and self-belief.
See What We Do
in action
Explore our services, meet our team, and learn about Hassan's journey from Birmingham streets to Cambridge University.
