Drive Forward

Supporting #CareExperienced young people through sustainable and fulfilling careers! Unlock your potential or partner with us to transform a life. #caretocareer

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Still inspired by @BennettHay incredible Big Hike challenge in support of Drive Forward Foundation 💙

From walking and running to cycling, the team came together to raise vital funds and awareness for young people leaving care 👏

Support the fundraiser: https://t.co/N4nVaAioBc

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Over 1 million young people are now NEET for the first time in a decade.

For care-experienced young people, this crisis has never gone away — around 40% have been excluded from education, employment and training for years.

Care leavers need targeted support, not more barriers.

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NEW GUEST BLOG 🚨

Our therapist & counsellor Richard Barnardo reflects on the emotional impact of growing up in care, trust, survival and why feeling understood matters.

A powerful and honest read.

Read now via our website 💛
https://t.co/sygOiDkKap

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Trustee applications are now open at https://t.co/r38LVmo9Qf

We’re looking for passionate people to help shape brighter futures for care-experienced young people.

Applications close 26 June 2026.

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Huge thanks to @MottMacDonald for hosting 6 of our young people at their Energy Test & Feedback Day!

Young people explored careers in engineering & energy, built employability skills and started working towards a Silver Level Industrial Cadets award 👏💻

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The King’s Speech recognised youth unemployment - but care-experienced young people must be prioritised in reforms. We’re calling for day-one Youth Guarantee access, ring-fenced apprenticeships & ongoing support in work.

#KingsSpeech2026 #CareToCareer

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🚨 The Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme is now OPEN.

Need help with your application? Join our Personal Statement Support Session with @Baringa 💙

📅 19 May
🕚 11am–5pm
📍 DFF Office

⏰ Applications close 31 May.

#CareToCareer

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From theatre insight workshops to hands-on Front of House experience, Aiyana is building confidence and skills on her journey from care to career. @oldvictheatre

We’re looking for more employer partners - get in touch 💙

https://t.co/LJmeK46rNV

#CareToCareer

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How can we make work more inclusive for care-experienced young people?
We’ve created a free practical toolkit to help.
Take a look → https://t.co/PKkROekMdP

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Did you know only 2% of care leavers (19–21) are in apprenticeships, while 40% are NEET?
Our new report, co-designed with care-experienced young people - exposes the barriers and outlines solutions.

Download the report: https://t.co/EiqtOFlq6k
#CareToApprenticeship #CareToCareer

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A fantastic annual team away day at @WeilGotshal yesterday!

From team building and reflection to hearing from Sir Max Hill - and even learning to juggle 🤹 - it was a brilliant chance to celebrate our impact and refocus on supporting care-experienced young people.

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We were thrilled to be back at the House of Lords to launch our latest research! 🏛️

The stats are a wake-up call:
🚫 Only 2% of care leavers are in apprenticeships.
🚫 40% are NEET.

Check out our amazing attendees with the new research! 📸📖

https://t.co/ci1LC7Uqxd

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“Learning something new in my career every day.”

Hasan’s journey shows how our Camden internship programme is turning care into career.

We’re looking for boroughs & employers to partner with us.
https://t.co/0l5UF1iJMg

#CareToCareer

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Yesterday we launched the 'Care to Apprenticeship' report! 🏛️

Great to hear from @MaeveSherlock, Lord Hampton, Phil Warnock, Linn Wiman & Sir Max Hill. But the most powerful part? Young people Grace & Jessica sharing their journeys.

Read the report: https://t.co/ci1LC7Uqxd 📈

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Could your hiring be more inclusive?

Our FREE Care to Career Toolkit offers simple ways to support care-experienced young people into work.

40% of care leavers (19–21) aren’t in work or education vs 13% of others.

Let’s work on this together: https://t.co/PKkROekMdP

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🚨 Working with 16-20 y/o young people?

They could get a 6-week paid summer placement via the Summer Jobs Programme (@UKYouth, funded by YEF & @YF_Foundation).

🎯 Builds skills, supports mental health & reduces youth violence.

Check & refer 👇
https://t.co/VwJLoso4Cx

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Did you know care-experienced young people are still locked out of work at 3x the national rate?

This week we launched our free Inclusive Employer Toolkit to change that. https://t.co/PKkROekMdP

Coverage landing across @Guardian, @theTimes + more to come.

#CareToCareer

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Featured in @Charity_Today 👇

Care-experienced young people are nearly 3x more likely to be unemployed.

“Working together unlocks talent too often unseen.” – Russell Winnard

We’d love to chat - and we’ve got a free toolkit to help 👇

https://t.co/PKkROekMdP

#CareToCareer

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Care-experienced young people aren’t lacking talent - they’re lacking access.

Our Care to Career Toolkit helps employers change that.

Simple, practical steps to hire better, support properly, and stop overlooking good people.

Download: https://t.co/PKkROekMdP

#CareToCareer

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1️⃣ We’ve partnered with 40+ employers making hiring more inclusive for care-experienced young people.

We’ve created a toolkit for employers to learn from what’s working and take practical steps toward inclusive hiring.

Download now: https://t.co/PKkROekMdP

#CareToCareer