Premier League Foundation creates positive sporting, educational and personal development opportunities for children, young people and the wider community, using the power and reach of professional football club charities to improve lives and address important societal issues. Through its programmes, the charity supports young people facing a range of barriers and challenges, helping them to access opportunities and achieve their potential. Its programmes combine mentoring, skills development, education support and positive activities to help participants build confidence, resilience and aspirations for the future.
Working with Youth Futures
As part of Youth Futures Foundation’s Building Futures programme, Premier League Foundation, alongside EFL in the Community, will deliver early-intervention mentoring to more than 2,800 young people across England through their network of football club charities.
Youth Federation works to improve the lives of young people through mentoring, skills development and access to opportunities. Supporting young people facing barriers to education, employment and wellbeing, the organisation delivers careers, employability and personal development programmes that help participants build confidence, develop workplace skills and achieve positive futures. Through tailored mentoring and strong employer partnerships, Youth Federation helps young people progress into education, training and employment.
Working with Youth Futures
As part of Youth Futures Foundation’s Building Futures programme, Youth Federation will deliver early-intervention mentoring to 565 young people across Cheshire, the Wirral and Stockport.
Power2 helps children and young people build the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to thrive. Working across the North West, the West Midlands, Yorkshire and London, the charity supports young people experiencing low wellbeing, social disadvantage and disengagement from education. Through mentoring and personal development programmes, Power2 helps young people strengthen their engagement with learning, build positive relationships and raise their aspirations for the future.
Working with Youth Futures
As part of Youth Futures Foundation’s Building Futures programme, Power2 will deliver early-intervention mentoring to 565 young people across Greater Manchester and London.
Pure Innovations
What Works: testing youth employment interventions ·
Pure Innovations is a charity that supports people with disabilities and health-related conditions across Greater Manchester to improve their wellbeing and access education, training and employment opportunities. It delivers a range of community, employment and health-related services in partnership with local organisations.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in England, delivering both hospital and community care, including mental health and specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and community health services to children, young people and adults across Greater Manchester.
IPS Grow is a national programme that supports the implementation and scale up of Individual Placement and Support services across England, helping people with health conditions find and sustain good work. It provides implementation support, training and quality assurance to help ensure IPS is delivered effectively, as well as facilitating “communities of practice” where IPS providers can share learnings and best practice.
Minaj-Ul-Quran brings community connections and trusted relationships with families and young people in Walsall. Its role supports the partnership to reach young people who may face barriers to employment and strengthen culturally responsive approaches to support.
Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council & Nottinghamshire County Councils
Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Councils are upper tier local authorities in the East Midlands region bring a local authority perspective, connecting youth-led interventions with local SEND priorities, services and opportunities.
Fylde Coast Academy Trust leads the Compass Curriculum and brings a schools perspective, supporting the development of careers-focused activity for school-age young people at risk of becoming NEET.
Walsall FC Foundation brings the reach of Walsall Football Club’s charitable arm and experience of working with local communities. Its role helps the partnership engage young people and employers through trusted local relationships and community-based activity.
Walsall4All brings experience of inclusion, community cohesion and place-based work in Walsall. Its role supports the partnership to understand and address structural barriers affecting young people’s access to employment opportunities.
