Make a difference to the lives of young people on your company's doorstep

Individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds are under-represented in professional occupations, not through a lack of hard work or talent but rather a lack of opportunity. For too many young people, their start in life is limiting their future. They do not have access to relatable role models to help them understand what they can achieve, nor the networks, knowledge and tools to help them to get there.

This is an issue for society and business.

Join our growing network of employer partners and help us create a world where young people, no matter their background, can find a path to success.

We help you to achieve your corporate social responsibility goals while having a positive impact on the lives of young people. We work with you to:

  • Create an inclusive and diverse workforce: Reach your future employees and put a spotlight on your sector: increase socio-economic diversity and unlock hidden talent.

  • Increase employee engagement and retention with volunteering: Give your employees meaningful and rewarding volunteering opportunities, such as giving talks in schools about their career.

  • Improve the community in which you operate: Inspire and support students local to your workplace in pursuit of their aspirations and goals.

Book a call to explore how you can get involved

How can I get involved?

Sponsor a school

You and your staff can inspire young people by sharing your career journeys. You can give them a unique insight into the world of work and give them access to previously gatekept sectors.

By sponsoring a school in your local community, you are investing in the future. Your support can empower local young people and make a lasting impact for the next generation.

Download our sponsorship brochure

Corporate fundraising

Fundraising events and activities are a great way to build staff engagement, increase morale and enhance a one-team culture, while boosting your company image too.

Not sure where to start? Our fundraising pack is full of ideas and has a step-by-step guide to get you off to a flying start.

Download the fundraising pack
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Our programmes

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Sponsor a school

Sponsor a school’s membership and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people in your local community.

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Insight Days

Help young people understand your industry and the range of roles available within it by opening your doors to a group of young people. 

Work experience

Work with us to offer young people work experience placements that hit the mark.

Book a call to find out more

Careers mentoring

Share your expertise and knowledge, work with a small group of young people in a local school over one term.

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Stepping Stones

Help students to start thinking about careers and where they might fit in the working world.

FAQs

  • There are a number of ways you can get involved as a Future First partner. From hosting career insight workshops at your offices, to supporting local schools to fund activities with their alumni community, we can work with you to develop a programme of activity that works for you. You may wish to sponsor events at the schools of your employees, so that they can give back to the next generation and tell them about opportunities in your sector.

  • All Future First employer programmes are designed to advance social mobility and help ensure that no young person's future is limited by their background. Through our partnerships, you'll be contributing to a fairer society while aligning with your CSR goals in a meaningful and measurable way.

    While outcomes vary by programme, our work typically supports one or more of the following objectives:

    • Improving the diversity of your talent pipeline

    • Widening access to careers and opportunities

    • Developing employability skills among young people

    • Offering impactful, skills-based volunteering opportunities for your employees

    • Strengthening your local community in a sustainable way

    • Sharing industry insight and inspiring the next generation

    Our programmes combine employee volunteering with a financial contribution, offering a well-rounded, practical addition to your CSR strategy. They enable your team to make a tangible difference—often with just a small investment of time—while also supporting your wider community engagement and talent development goals.

  • The cost of our programmes depends on their scale and the activities involved. While we offer standard package prices—outlined in the sponsorship brochure above—we also provide a range of optional add-ons. Costs will vary based on the number of events you'd like to run, the types of activities included, and the number of students you'd like to reach.

    We are happy to help you tailor a programme that suits your needs, goals and budget.
    Get in touch at info@futurefirst.org.uk to discuss options and receive a personalised quote.

  • We offer a flexible range of programme options to suit organisations of all sizes and capacities. Whether you're a large multinational seeking meaningful corporate volunteering opportunities, or an SME looking to build a more inclusive talent pipeline with limited staff time, we can tailor a programme that works for you.

    Our dedicated team provides full support throughout the programme, making it easy to get involved—regardless of your available resources. Opportunities can be in-person, remote, or fully online, giving your team multiple ways to engage with schools and students in a meaningful and manageable way.

    To explore what might work best for your organisation, get in touch at info@futurefirst.org.uk.