Why corporate giving matters

Across the UK, care-experienced young people are three times more likely to be out of education, employment or training than their peers.

Your company can be part of the solution — by funding the programmes that build skills, confidence and careers.

In 2024–25, corporate support helped us deliver:

• 1,062 young people engaged across our programmes
• 339 positive outcomes, including 200+ sustainable jobs and apprenticeships
• 80% sustained work or education for more than 13 weeks

Corporate giving allows us to plan for the future, reach more young people, and build an economy where every young person has the chance to thrive.

Our partners don’t just fund change — they help shape it.

Russell Winnard, CEO

Ways your company can support

Make a corporate donation

Your financial contribution directly supports our employment and wellbeing programmes.
Donations over £5,000 are best made via invoice or BACS transfer — please contact our Fundraising Director to arrange this.

For donations under £5,000, you can also give securely via Enthuse:

Sponsor a programme or event

Sponsor one of our impactful initiatives — from our annual Care to Career Festival to a specific training series, policy project, or mentoring programme.

We’ll work with you to tailor recognition, impact reporting, and staff engagement opportunities.

Charity of the year & payroll giving

Choose Drive Forward as your Charity of the Year, or integrate us into your payroll giving scheme to make long-term impact simple for your team.

Matched giving and staff fundraising can double your impact — and we’ll support every effort with ideas, materials, and joint visibility.

For more on team involvement, see Drive Champions.

Drive Forward has shown us what genuine inclusion looks like in practice. Supporting their mission means investing in real people, real potential, and real change.

James Leavy, Partner, King & Spalding LLP

Recognition & stewardship

We build genuine, values-driven relationships with every corporate supporter.

Depending on the level of support, we offer:

• Recognition across our digital channels
• Invitations to flagship events and policy briefings
• Regular impact updates and annual impact reports
• Opportunities for deeper collaboration through volunteering or mentoring

Partnering with Drive Forward is one of the most meaningful things we do. Their work transforms potential into progress — and that’s something every business can get behind.

Ben Mooney, Managing Director, Candyspace

Our corporate partnership model

Our partnerships are built to grow.

We work with businesses — from start-ups to global corporates — that share our mission to equip care-experienced young people for sustainable, fulfilling employment.

Through our three-tier Strategic Partnership Model — Insight, Support and Opportunity — companies can engage at a level that matches their capacity and ambition, whether through funding, advocacy or providing real job opportunities.

Each partnership aims to reduce the 39% NEET rate among care-experienced young people and create pathways into lasting careers.

Looking to collaborate more deeply?

Explore our Employer Partnerships page

Your company’s support can help a young person take their next step — not just into work, but towards a stable and fulfilling future.