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We are an independent charity supporting young people from a low-income background to thrive in the workplace

We've supported over
young people since 2014.
We've created over
volunteer opportunities since 2014.

As a young person from a deprived area, I was able to get my foot in the door to a world that would have been previously locked for me. The EY Foundation was a huge benefit to me and has helped my career more than I could have imagined.

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Learn more about our work, our mission, vision and values.

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Latest news

The Business Case for Social Mobility: A Guide for SMEs

New report highlights the moral and strategic importance of social mobility for UK SMEs, based on research in North West England.

Action to increase intrinsic and internal motivation could help young people to thrive. 

New report showcases how fostering more internal forms of motivation can help young people from a low socioeconomic background to thrive better in a jobs market being transformed by AI.

AI and social mobility: unlocking opportunities for young people

New report sets out the action needed to ensure all young people can thrive in an increasingly technology dominated future.



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