Our experience has inspired us to set up a new charity.
Around one quarter of all young people have been classed as children in need at some stage. Adverse childhood experiences often lead to poorer outcomes in health, education, employment, secure housing, and relationships.
The Ambitious Together Foundation’s mission is to empower disadvantaged young adults to unlock their full potential. Two key focuses are raising £10 million for a ‘Next Steps Fund’ to provide direct financial support and building a cross-sector volunteering network to mentor and coach socially excluded young people.
To enable and empower young adults aged 16-30 in England and Wales to overcome the disadvantages they faced in childhood and realise their full potential.
Early hardships shape entire lives. Research consistently shows children facing adversity are more likely to experience:
Long-term studies demonstrate that care-experienced young people face significantly worse outcomes in health, education, employment, and life expectancy – even when accounting for pre-existing health conditions.
The 2021 Sutton Trust report revealed:
Current data shows:
The Ambitious Together Foundation breaks these cycles of disadvantage through evidence-based interventions. We create opportunities for vulnerable young people through targeted support in:
Statistics sourced from the 2021 Sutton Trust Report and ongoing national research into care-experienced outcomes.