Nearly 800,000 young people are not in education, employment or training in the UK. As well as costing the UK economy an estimated £34 billion a year, unemployment negatively impacts a young person in the long-term, affecting their self-esteem and future earnings.

These young people feel pushed to the edge of society; many are told they will never amount to anything and feel hopeless. We have the opportunity to transform the future of this lost generation!

The Spear Programme is a highly interactive, year-long programme that supports disadvantaged 16 to 24 year olds, equipping them with the hard skills they need to find a job whilst also tackling the attitudinal and behavioural issues that are holding them back. We have supported over 5,500 young people through the programme.

75% of those who completed the Spear Programme get into work or further training and are still there a year later.