The UK has a huge social mobility problem. The top professions are dominated by the middle-class, with just 6% of doctors, 6% of barristers and 12% of journalists coming from a working-class background. A low-ability child from a high-income family is 35% more likely to become a high-earner than a high-ability child from a low-income family. Regardless of their talent, disadvantaged young people are unlikely to secure places at elite universities and jobs with top employers without support.

We help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential despite the odds. Students get a mentor, work experience, university visits and application advice, and skills training. Our programme runs in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow with residential and online opportunities to support young people from anywhere in the UK. We advocate for improved social mobility and champion employers who put social mobility first.