Villiers Park appoints chief executive
Villiers Park has announced Gaby Sumner as its new permanent chief executive. Gaby joined Villiers Park in March 2022 as director of fundraising, becoming interim chief executive last autumn. She brin...
Villiers Park is a national social justice charity. We deliver evidence-led programmes that develop personal and employability skills and raise academic outcomes for underrepresented 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 vision is a world in which everyone can realise and fulfil their potential and lead society into an equitable, healthy future.
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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Partners and Supporters
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Bespoke Programmes
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