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63 projects backed with £5 million in funding, unlocking £60 million+ in follow-on investment — £12 for every £1 given; 8 million+ children and...
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17 million+ people reached globally through expert articles co-created with insight network across 26 countries; 25,000+ people took part in 2,000+ Big Education Conversations...
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£1 million Big Education Challenge prize fund launched in 2022, backing 15 finalists and 6 award winners; 40 cross-sector experts publishing via global insight...
Early-stage backing of Frontline (2013) — now England's largest social work charity, training 2,400 social workers reaching 150,000+ families; Voice 21 (2014) — now working with 203,000 students in 852 schools; oracy embedded in cross-party education priorities
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100,000+ children now reached through programmes — nearly doubling in one year the reach achieved in the previous five years combined; 16 new schools...
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76 chefs from 126 schools graduated from School Chef Educator programme reaching 36,414 children daily; total income grew 46% to £1,654,185; most successful fundraising...
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88%+ of school leaders reported pupils consuming more fruit and vegetables; 82%+ reported improvement in pupil behaviour; 65%+ reported improvement in pupil concentration; 100%...
Won BBC Food and Farming Derek Cooper Outstanding Achievement Award 2023; Survation polling found a third of parents can no longer afford school meals; gave evidence to House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee and Youth Select Committee
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40,880 young people's responses analysed; estimated social value of £4,400 per person per year from wellbeing improvements
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Significant improvements in 6 out of 7 skills measures including teamwork, resilience, confidence, emotional management, problem-solving and initiative
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78% of participants felt they belonged in their neighbourhood at completion vs 53% nationally; physical activity increased from 4.6 to 4.9 active days per...
DofE participation mitigates decline in life satisfaction seen nationally as young people age; life satisfaction improvements greater for girls, minority ethnic participants and those reporting poor health at start
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Almost 200,000 young people reached — highest ever total, up 13% year on year
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12,485 Achievement Awards given; 250,000th award winner recognised in July 2025
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£10.7m invested through grants and programmes; 1.5 million young people benefited since 1999
94% of coordinators say scheme helps young people feel valued; 99% would recommend it to other schools and youth organisations
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8,521 students on multi-day work experience; 183,469 students reached through inspirational talks; 199,769 total interventions across 2,213 state schools and colleges
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89% of work experience participants felt confident they could achieve their career goals; 85% better understood available career opportunities (up from 59% in 22/23)
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98% of employers would recommend the programme; 98% said young people were engaged; programme rated 97% satisfaction by employers and 98% by educators
23% of work experience participants eligible for Free School Meals; 91% lived outside London and the South East; pupils from lower socio-economic backgrounds reported greatest improvements in confidence and career awareness
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1,858 young people directly reached; 16,000+ used website (42,000+ page views); 661 received support through Care Advice Service
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15 policy changes to the care system secured; work raised 33 times in parliament; 110 national media hits
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90% of young people feel more confident about their situation; 98% of professionals trained said learning would directly impact their practice
Three major wins through Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: corporate parenting extended to NHS and schools; Staying Close support extended to age 25; 'intentionality' rule removed from homelessness law for care leavers
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Emergency accommodation and shelter provided across UK services in multiple regions
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Digital inclusion programme expanded throughout 2024
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Budgets project rolled out to help young people with financial independence
Young people supported into stable accommodation across the UK
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75,000 children supported in almost 60,000 families across the UK — the highest level of family support in Home-Start's recent history
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Network of around 170 local Home-Start charities delivering volunteer-led support to families with young children experiencing difficulties across the UK
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Rising demand driven by cost of living pressures, mental health challenges, domestic abuse, neurodevelopmental needs and overstretched statutory services — families presenting with increasingly...
75,000 children supported in almost 60,000 families — highest in recent history — demonstrating sustained growth in reach despite challenging funding environment for local charities in the network
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556 job placements in 2025 — 20% more than 2024; 65% job placement rate for courses completed over 6 months ago; 84% job retention...
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77% of 2025 learners faced 3 or more barriers to employment; 71% from ethnic minorities; 35% with a disability; 47% unemployed for more than...
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Alumni salary progression: 17% average annual increase for IT programmes; 16% for Healthcare Assistant; 10% for Sustainability Project Officer — all matching or exceeding...
Ofsted Outstanding rating achieved in summer 2024 across all areas; ~1,500 hiring employers engaged since 2019 with ~20 hiring for the first time in 2025; average starting salary £25,500 in 2025; more than 2x income uplift compared to pre-programme earnings
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1,153 families and 2,220 children supported across Wales in 2025/26; operating in 19 local authority areas with partner Home-Starts in Ceredigion, Wrexham and Flintshire
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84% of families reported improved parental mental health; 84% improved ability to cope with physical health; 75% reduced parental loneliness and isolation; 87% improved...
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Total income £1,629,699 against expenditure of £1,581,445 — surplus of £48,253; 90.5% of expenditure invested directly in service delivery and workforce; free reserves £381k...
76% of parents reported increased confidence in managing household budget; 83% felt more connected to community networks; 72% improved confidence managing household budget; 87% improved ability to cope with day-to-day challenges — all self-reported improvement scores