YOUTH
We’re supporting the next generation by helping them to build skills for work and life, and empowering them to make a positive impact in the world.
DID YOU KNOW…
In the UK, 692,000 young people (aged 16-24) are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
Of all these young people that are classified as NEET, 260,000 (38%) are unemployed. This is ten times higher than the national average.
It is often youth from low-income families who have difficulty accessing the tools that they need to succeed.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS
United Way UK delivers bespoke youth programmes for communities across the UK.
HOW IT WORKS
The programmes are designed to help underrepresented young people gain access to more opportunities and build a financially stable future.
We provide an end-to-end service, from needs-analysis through delivery to impact reporting, and our fantastic partners provide business mentoring remotely and in-person. Best of all – it’s completely free to use.
Of the 614 young people currently supported by our youth programmes, 151 have secured employment.
PROJECT FOCUS – PRINCIPAL FOUNDATION GROUP
“It was a struggle to find work; I had just graduated with a degree in Forensic IT but because I had no work experience I was finding it really tough to get a job. I was quiet and lacking in confidence when I first joined Circle Collective but through the confidence building workshops, group activities and working in the shop talking to customers my self-esteem and confidence really started to grow.”
Benga, one of the young people supported by our partner charity, Circle Collective
The Principal Financial Group and United Way UK partnership was launched in September 2019 to promote employability and financial literacy among disadvantaged youth in London.
During the first year of this 3-year programme, United Way UK identified and made agreements with 3 partner charities with strong local knowledge and intel on youth job readiness. Each of these partner charities, Circle Collective, Spear Harrow and Suited & Booted, has its own youth programme which delivers a different aspect of the United Way-Principal partnership, creating a unique and articulated solution.
During year one alone, targets were exceeded:
300 young people supported
189 showed an improvement in skills and/or confidence
130 placed directly into employment
91 reported increase in income and/or savings
