Who We Fund

The majority of our funding is given through our Inspiring Futures programme. The Foundation also funds some bespoke projects that complement this work.

Action Tutoring’s vision is a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background. They harness the power of volunteer tutoring to run impactful Maths and English in-school tutoring programmes that work to close the academic attainment gap between pupils from low-income backgrounds and their more affluent peers.

You can find out more here:

actiontutoring.org.uk

Ensure every young person, no matter their background, can achieve their full potential. They build long term partnerships with employers and schools by creating programmes that inspire, equip and empower young people, bridging the gap between education and the world of work.

You can find out more here:

aheadpartnership.org.uk

Debate Mate Schools was founded to help young people recognise and realise their potential and acquire the key 21st century skills, which will enable them to achieve social mobility and prepare them for tertiary education and the modern workplace.

You can find out more here:

debatemate.com

Envision empowers young people from less-advantaged backgrounds to develop the Essential Skills and confidence proven to support their future education, work and well-being. Our structured programme is highly evidenced and supports schools to partner meaningfully with local businesses in support of young people’s success.

You can find out more here:

envision.org.uk

Get Further supports students from low-income backgrounds to secure gateway English and Maths qualifications that unlock opportunities in education and work. Their vision is for every young person and adult to achieve the gateway qualifications they need to progress and thrive in education, work, and life.

You can find out more here:

getfurther.org

To provide local support that can break cycles of disadvantage and open up new opportunities for young people. IntoUniversity believe in the talent of every young person. They believe that, with support, every young person can progress to an excellent post-school destination and are committed to helping them on this journey. Support is through local learning centre hubs.

You can find out more here:

intouniversity.org

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. They provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, they offer expert training and professional qualifications.

You can find out more here:

place2be.org.uk

Skills Builder Partnership works to ensure that one day, everyone will build the essential skills needed to succeed. These are those transferable skills that are essential for life and work, such as speaking, listening, teamwork and problem solving.

You can find out more here:

skillsbuilder.org

The Sutton Trust’s vision is for every young person - no matter who their parents are, what school they go to, or where they live – to have the chance to succeed in life. Each year they support around 10,000 high-attaining young people from low-income backgrounds to make informed choices about their future, maximise their talents, and realise their aspirations.

You can find out more here:

suttontrust.com

Zero Gravity’s digital platform identifies talented students in low-opportunity areas and unlocks their potential all the way from school into top universities, apprenticeships, and careers.

You can find out more here:

zerogravity.co.uk

Our Inspiring Futures' education partners

Although the majority of our support is through our Inspiring Futures Programme, we do fund some bespoke projects with other charities that complement our core work.

Sir Peter  Rigby established the ‘SCC Academy’, a learning centre dedicated to providing essential technology skills to local unemployed people in 2021. The academy provides all learners with the opportunity to acquire a range of skills through a collection of free, in-person, interactive courses. All sessions are taught by qualified teachers and will ultimately enable individuals to access different progression routes, training or support their journey into employment. To date the SCC Academy has supported several hundred learners in this way.

You can find out more here:

SCC Academy

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) is an independent, award-winning organisation that puts social justice at the heart of British politics.

The CSJ’s vision is for those living in the poorest and most disadvantaged communities across Britain to be given every opportunity to flourish and reach their full potential.

They bring this vision to life by seeking to influence the policies the Government creates and the laws it makes, such that it does all it can to address the root causes of poverty. The Rigby Foundation has partnered with the CSJ on a number of research projects and has used their expert findings to shape future direction.

You can find out more here:

Centre for Social Justice

The Grace Foundation exists to transform young people’s lives through holistic education. They work with schools from the inside out to support the aspirational, relational, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Their approach to education focuses on developing the whole person, enhancing student wellbeing, and improving OFSTED outcomes to help transform school communities. The Rigby Foundation are delighted to support their work.

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Grace Foundation
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Right to Succeed work with communities in areas of high deprivation because every child deserves the right to succeed, no matter where they live. They bring together residents, professionals and decision-makers to co-design a programme that is bespoke to the needs of the local community. The Rigby Foundation partnership will support their important work in Birmingham.

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Right to Succeed

Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF) works with the UK's state boarding and independent schools to widen access to fully-funded bursary places for children who most need access to the opportunities these provide. This includes children from under-served communities and those with experience of the care system.