We’re Rising up

33% of care leavers become homeless upon leaving the care system

25% of the homeless population experienced care at some point

An estimated 1 in 3 sexually exploited children are looked after

70% of sex workers have been in care

Only 6% of care leavers access higher education

39% of care leavers were NEET in 2020,
compared to around 13% of all young people aged 19 to 21 years

25% of the adult prison population has previously been in care

5 times more likely to be living with a mental health condition
than their peers

They’re a prime target group for organised criminal gangs

They’re far more likely to be repeat victims of sexual exploitation

They’re many times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers

Each year, around 1% of promising young people are left behind. Not only are they unable to access education, employment or training, but they’re also at risk of poor health outcomes, exploitation and falling into criminal lifestyles

That’s why we’re committed to giving them the support they need to leave a positive mark on the world. 

But we can’t do it by ourselves

We need a community of like-minded people to step up to the plate and help craft a different future for these young people. The wider community and businesses all have their part to play in opening doors to new opportunities, providing 1-2-1 mentoring and a different path forwards.

With your help, we can transform a young person’s life

Young people deserve better