The Work Foundation at Lancaster University is a leading think tank that believes everyone should have access to secure, rewarding and high-quality work and deliver rigorous applied research to tackle structural inequalities in the labour market and improve working lives across the UK.
It has been an authoritative, independent source of ideas and analysis on the labour market and the wider economy for over a hundred years.
Working with Youth Futures
The Work Foundation collaborates with us across select research projects.
For more than 50 years, the Runnymede Trust has worked tirelessly for racial justice in Britain. Proudly independent, it speaks truth to power on race and racism without fear or favour. It is not swayed by political agenda, profit or popular opinion. It is authentic, led by an ethnically diverse team it draws from lived experience and that of its wide and inclusive community and partnership networks.
From broadening the curriculum to exposing the Windrush scandal, Runnymede’s work is rooted in challenging structural racism and its impact on our communities. Its authoritative research-based interventions equip decision makers, practitioners and citizens with the knowledge and tools to deliver genuine progress towards racial justice in Britain.
Working with Youth Futures
Runnymede collaborates with us across select research projects that explore barriers to good work for ethnically minoritised young people.
Kier Group is a leading infrastructure and construction group, with 10,000 colleagues across the UK, including hundreds of young people in early career roles.
Working with Youth Futures
Kier Group is helping build the evidence on what works in the recruitment and retention of young people.
By working with us, Kier not only gains insights to strengthen their practice and support the future of their workforce, but helps create evidence that can be used by employers across the country, so more young people can access and thrive within employment.
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.
Peabody is one of the housing associations involved with Flourishing Futures. Its role supports the partnership to connect with young people and residents in Brent communities, and to link the work with place-based opportunities and wider support.
