"The Rigby Foundation model what outstanding private sector partnerships and philanthropy looks like nationally, hopefully inspiring more and helping Government see the future potential here."

“Together we will support young people to develop the technical and digital skills needed to unlock their potential, while helping to close essential skills gaps that allow the West Midlands to seize the opportunities presented by the digital revolution.”  

“Thanks to the Rigby Foundation’s bold, collaborative approach, real and lasting progress is being made. The impact will be felt for years to come, helping Birmingham become a city where young people can not only live, but thrive.”

“Your generous support has allowed us to unlock the potential of many more ambitious students from low-opportunity backgrounds across Birmingham. We look forward to working in partnership with The Rigby Foundation to ensure talent matches opportunity across Birmingham.”

“We are so thrilled to have partnered with The Rigby Foundation. Together we will work with students across the West Midlands, helping them find their voice, build resilience, and unlock their full potential.”

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On behalf of everyone at Place2Be, we would like to extend our deepest thanks to you for over a decade of extraordinary support and commitment to our mission to transform the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across the UK.

The Rigby Foundation’s journey with us began at our Carol Concert and has since grown into an unwavering partnership. As a distinguished Place2Be Pioneer, Sir Peter, your support represents the very best of what committed, visionary philanthropy can achieve, and your legacy is firmly etched into our story. Place2Be Pioneers stand at the forefront of our movement – a brilliant group of philanthropists and funders who have had the greatest impact on our work through long-standing, transformative support.

We are especially grateful for your family’s involvement - your son Steve was an exceptional Chair of our Development Board, bringing leadership, professionalism, and boundless energy to guide and inspire our members in making a real and lasting impact. Your passion for improving lives in the West Midlands has been instrumental. Through The Rigby Foundation’s leadership of our West Midlands Appeal and, most recently, the launch of Inspiring Futures, you have helped unlock the potential of thousands of young people. We are incredibly proud to partner with you creating supportive environments in schools and communities, helping young people succeed in school and opening pathways to better futures. Thank you, Sir Peter, for your extraordinary generosity, vision, and belief in our cause. Because of you, young people are experiencing improved wellbeing, greater resilience, and the opportunity to thrive."

“The impact of this funding has already been felt. Parents have expressed their relief and gratitude upon learning that their children would receive extra support, as they could not afford private tuition.”

“This partnership is making a real difference to our pupils’ lives - raising aspirations, improving outcomes, and helping us achieve our vision of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.”

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Sir Peter and The Rigby Foundation for their generous support towards the future of children across Birmingham. Our school is uniquely positioned to see the impact that genuine and well-thought-through investment can have on the future success of those most vulnerable.

Our school is made up of over 50% disadvantaged pupils who will directly benefit from the support of The Rigby Foundation. The Inspiring Futures project will increase our students’ ability to access mental health support when they need it the most, develop key skills that will directly impact their future employability and raise their aspirations by showing them what opportunities are available to them after the age of 16.

We are very proud to have been selected as part of this project and we are excited to see how individual lives will be changed because of the work completed."

"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you and the Rigby Group as you celebrate your 50th anniversary. Your generous donation of laptops to our Sixth Form has made a significant impact on our students, providing them with essential tools to enhance their learning experience. We are also deeply appreciative of being selected for the Inspiring Futures Programme. Your support is instrumental in helping us shape the future of our students, offering them opportunities to grow and succeed. It is an honour and privilege to work with someone who embodies such a spirit of service and dedication. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education and community development."

"KESH Academy are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to be part of The Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures project and are looking forward to working with the Foundation and charity partners from September of this year. Budgeting over the longer term for schools is a challenging task and the security of a three-year funded programme is more significant for us than ever.

Having the reassurance that we can commit to projects over a longer term will be hugely beneficial to us and our pupils, making the interventions we can offer more extensive and meaningful. This will have a profound impact on the young people that we work with."