Employability & Social Mobility Charities
These charities improve social mobility by helping young people build the confidence, skills and opportunities they need to succeed in work and life. Through employability programmes, mentoring, coaching and personal development, they support young people facing disadvantage to access meaningful pathways into future education, training and careers.
Literacy Pirates
Boosting literacy, confidence and future prospects
This small charity supports 9–13-year-olds falling behind at school. On their “Ships” and online, volunteers help young people accelerate reading and writing progress—building confidence, creativity and belief in what they can achieve. Read more
Go Live Theatre Projects
Opening up theatre for disadvantaged children
A creative children’s charity using theatre to spark imagination and confidence. Workshops and theatre trips help disadvantaged children build communication skills, expand horizons and feel a sense of belonging and possibility. Read more
Become
Standing beside children in care, for good
A specialist children’s charity supporting young people in care and care leavers. With coaching, advice and community groups, Become helps them build stability, confidence and opportunity after some of the most difficult starts in life. Read more
MYTIME Young Carers
Creating space for young carers to be children
A small children’s charity giving young carers the support, skills and breaks they often miss. School programmes, life-skills sessions and respite time reduce isolation and give young people the confidence to pursue their goals. Read more
Switchback
Intensive support for young men leaving prison
A small charity helping 18–30-year-old men leaving prison build stable, independent lives. One-to-one support and work training boost confidence, structure and employability—breaking cycles of reoffending for good. Read more
StreetDoctors
Youth-led first aid to tackle violence and save lives
This youth charity trains young people in high-risk areas to deliver lifesaving first aid and understand the realities of violence. Peer-led sessions build confidence, change mindsets and empower young people to protect one another. Read more
Action for Conservation
Backing young environmental leaders today
This youth charity empowers young people to take real climate action. Through workshops, camps and leadership training, they turn eco-concern into confidence, helping future conservationists gain the skills and voice to protect our planet. Read more
Empire Fighting Chance
Boxing-based mentoring that changes life chances
This youth charity uses non-contact boxing and intensive mentoring to support young people facing violence, exclusion and poor mental health. Their long-term approach boosts confidence, resilience and pathways into work or education. Read more
BelEve
Powering the next generation of female leaders
BelEve is a dynamic youth charity helping girls and young women build leadership skills, networks and ambition. Through mentoring and real-world opportunities, they support young people to thrive in education, work and life. Read more
What Our Charities say about us
Working with Raise Your Hands has been more than just funding; it’s felt like a genuine partnership. They take the time to understand what we do, amplify our voice, and check in like we’re people, not just projects. That kind of support matters more than most people realise. It’s helped us feel seen and valued, which makes a real difference when you’re doing this work day in, day out.
BelEve
Raise Your Hands are a champion. Their reliable, unrestricted funding has been massive for us. They’ve enabled us to invest in the future and helped us successfully grow from a small to a medium sized charity.
Become