Every child deserves the chance to thrive, but for millions of children in the UK, opportunities to learn, explore, and develop beyond the classroom are limited. Today, 4.5 million children live in poverty, and more than half of primary schools have reduced extracurricular budgets. For many, the barriers are not just financial they are barriers to building essential life skills, discovering passions, and gaining the confidence to reach their full potential.

This is where our programme make a real difference. Through Children’s University, children access enriching experiences they might never otherwise have, from hands-on learning activities to creative projects and STEM workshops. Every hour they spend learning beyond the classroom is an investment in their skills, confidence, and future prospects.

Our Children’s University Online (“At Home”) programme ensures that no child is left behind even those unable to attend school or access local activities. Out at home programme has grown by 60% since 2023, giving disadvantaged children the same opportunities as their peers meaning children can engage, learn, and build the foundation for a brighter future.

Our impact is measurable:

• Children track their learning, celebrate achievements, and graduate from our programmes, often in universities or town halls, experiences that instil pride and aspiration.

• They develop essential skills, from teamwork and problem-solving to confidence and resilience that open doors to further education and career opportunities.

• Participation in enrichment activities helps mitigate the effects of poverty, mental health challenges, and school absence, giving children a chance to catch up and thrive.

Every donation to Children’s University is a direct investment in a child’s future. It ensures that children, regardless of background, can access life-changing experiences, develop essential skills, and unlock the opportunities that will shape their adult lives.

Together, we can create a world where every child has the chance to flourish, one experience, one skill, one achievement at a time.