What we can achieve together

Every young person leaving care deserves opportunity, empathy and respect.

Drive Forward Foundation helps care-experienced young people build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive in their careers, their communities, and in life.

Through personalised coaching, trauma-informed counselling, and partnerships withemployers like The Crown Estate, Superdrug, Lloyds Bank, or John Lewis, we’ve supported over 1,000 young people this year alone, with over 80% sustaining work or education for at least 13 weeks.

Our approach is holistic, consistent, and flexible — co-developed with young people, informed by research, and delivered by experts who understand the impact of trauma and transition

When a care-experienced young person secures stable employment, the impact ripples through families, communities and workplaces — breaking cycles and building social mobility for generations to come.

Drive Forward isn’t just a charity — they feel like family. You don’t have to be in a set place to join. You could be anywhere on your journey.

Derin, Policy Forum member and medical student

Our impact report 2024-25 shows:

• 1,062 young people engaged across all programmes.
• 339 outcomes achieved in 2024–25, with 200+ jobs and apprenticeships secured.
• 84% sustained education or work beyond 13 weeks.
• Over 40 ring-fenced opportunities brokered through employer partners.