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Some of us are old enough to remember Tony Blair’s 1999 aspiration for 50% of young people (under 30) to go to university, with the aim of giving the UK an economic shot in the arm by delivering a n...
Villiers Park is a national social justice charity. We deliver evidence-led programmes that develop personal and employability skills and raise academic outcomes for disadvantaged young people aged 14-19. We support organisations to develop their own approaches to inclusive learning and working cultures and we work to influence policy at the highest level to ensure all young people have opportunities to succeed.
Our Courses and Programmes
Future Leaders
A programme designed to empower young people aged 14-19 from less advantaged backgrounds to succeed.
Subject-Specific Programmes
Your favourite subject, a whole new perspective. Our subject-specific courses are innovative, challenging and life-changing for A-level students, and are taught in a university style.
Our Impact
We are a charity committed to equality in educational outcomes, access to higher education and careers across the UK, with more than 50 years' expertise. We work with 1,000 young people each year with proven success.
Future Leaders Programme
Proportion of GCSE grades C/4 and above
93% Future Leaders
67% National Average
Subject-specific courses
Proportion of A-level grades A*-B
92% Students on Villiers Park courses
52% National Average
Leadership Challenge
95% of students say their confidence has improved
Subject-specific courses
97% of students felt
their passion for the
subject had
increased
Future Leaders Programme
Going to university or starting a foundation year
82% Future Leaders
with 46% going to a leading university
20% national average for disadvantaged students
Leadership Challenge
More than 300 students planned, delivered and completed projects and
12,000 beneficiaries took part in these Leadership Challenge projects.
Hannah
“Without this programme I would be a lot less aspirational. It has made such a big difference it’s hard to put into words."
Hannah is a Future Leader - a talented mathematician who wants to make STEM subjects more accessible to girls and women.
Your Support
Our life-changing work for young people is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
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Of every £1 donated, 87p funds our work.
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Companies, Charitable Trusts and Philanthropy
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Bespoke Programmes
Working in partnership with you.
Our News, Views and Opportunities
“Cambridge simply wouldn’t be on my radar without Villiers Park."
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PwC Apprenticeships
PwC is one of the largest professional services organisations in the world, and helps organisations to solve problems related to business and technology. PwC offers many apprenticeships, work experience programmes and fully-funded degree apprenticeships to students across the UK.
Arm Internship and Graduate Roles
Arm's interns work with industry experts on exciting, challenging projects that really impact the technological world.