Aldridge Foundation

Excited to announce a 3-year partnership with @BieExecutive & @Drive_Forward - together we’ll ensure more young people are able to fulfil their potential & believe anything is possible as they prepare for & take their first steps into the world of work. bie-executive.com/bie-charity-pa…

Bright Futures 2024 reflections - PART ONE 🌱✨🌀🌳 This week, we've been asking some of the young people who attended our #BrightFutures residentials what words they'd use to sum up their experience - here's what they said...

Last week's bright futures residential with @Aldridgefdn was an absolute blast! Our students brought nothing but positivity, enthusiasm, and incredible energy to every activity. 💪 Well done everyone! #YourFutureIsWaiting

"...the Aldridge Junior Signature Art Prize has opened new doors for me. It has helped me to believe in myself and to see the possibility of turning my passion into a career." Read Abby's story: aldridgefoundation.com/case-study/abb… #creativity #passion @DAE_Studio

Your support could not only help more young people unlock their passion for cricket but also help them to build their confidence, find their voice, raise their aspirations and develop skills that can be integrated into all aspects of life. #DonateNow: donate.kindlink.com/aldridge-found…

Supporting the next generation of engineers through our partnership with @FireTrigon Thanks for sharing @FarnworthAmy @lancstelegraph lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23997536.…

With the #costofliving soaring, our Next Steps Bursaries are needed more than ever. Your #donation could help more young people start their university or work life with lower levels of anxiety so they can focus on fulfilling their potential. #DonateNow: donate.kindlink.com/aldridge-found…

Read our latest blog, written by Aldridge Scholar, Bobbie Dubey, about his semester studying at Cornell University, New York – an incredible opportunity to broaden his horizons, develop his independence and experience life as an Ivy League student: aldridgefoundation.com/news-item/life…

A #Christmas #donation to the Aldridge Foundation could go towards our Bright Futures programme & provide more young people, like Erin, with group coaching & experiences that will change the way they see themselves & help them to prepare for their futures. donate.kindlink.com/aldridge-found…

If you'd like to make a charitable #donation this Christmas, please consider the Aldridge Foundation - your support could help more young people, like Abby, believe in themselves, make valuable industry connections & get closer to achieving their dreams aldridgefoundation.com/support-us/don…

@FireTrigon becomes the first co-sponsor of our Next Steps Bursary programme; expanding its support for increasing diversity in the #engineering sector to award bursaries to aspiring engineers from marginalized and deprived areas of the UK. Find out more: aldridgefoundation.com/news-item/nurt…

🏏We're delighted that @SussexCCC has extended the partnership between the Club, @BACA_UK and the Aldridge Foundation, seeing the continuation of BACA as their state school of choice for #cricket until at least August 2025. Read the story here: sussexcricket.co.uk/news/sussex-ag…

We are delighted to announce an extension of the partnership between the Club, @BACA_UK and the @AldridgeFdn. 🤝 The partnership extension will see the continuation of BACA as Sussex Cricket’s state school of choice for cricket until at least August 2025. 👏 #GOSBTS

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On #Alevel results day, we're re-sharing a blog written by our Founder, Sir Rod Aldridge, reminding young people that #examresults aren't the only thing that define you; no matter what results you get, you have the power to decide what steps you take next: aldridgefoundation.com/news-item/exam…

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It's quite special to see what can happen in just a few days. Here's a look at some of the memories, and friendships, that'll last a lifetime.

By stepping out of their comfort zones, navigating an unfamiliar environment and being open to new experiences, young people connected with themselves and others, grew in confidence, found the self-belief to overcome challenges and developed valuable skills.

29 young people joined us on this year's Bright Futures residential - three days in the beautiful Peak District - embracing the turbulent weather and getting stuck into a range of outdoor activities including canoeing, stream scrambling and rock weaseling.

"Using my work to connect people together is amazing." Watch Ruby's Day In The Life video on our #FuturesHub to find out how she turned her passion into her career using the power of social media: futures.aldridgefoundation.com/Video/28182 #industryinsights #careeradvice #artist #creativeindustry