Forvis Mazars Foundation UK announces £308,000 in new Community Grants to support under resourced young people across the UK

The Forvis Mazars Foundation UK, an independent registered charity dedicated to improving social mobility across the UK, has awarded £308,000 to 22 charitable organisations as part of its Community Grants programme. These grants reflect the Foundation’s commitment to reducing the attainment gap, preparing young people for life, and widening access to education and employment. 

Following a rigorous evaluation process, the Foundation’s grants panel recommended funding for charities delivering high-impact programmes in areas of significant need. The selected organisations span a wide range of focus areas, from literacy and employability to mental health and outdoor learning, and each will receive flexible funding to scale their work and deepen their impact. 

James Gilbey, Chief Executive Officer at Forvis Mazars in the UK and a trustee of Forvis Mazars Foundation UK, said: "We are proud to support these outstanding organisations making a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK. Our support will help the charities scale their impact, reach more communities, and create lasting change. We're pleased to be able to deliver this breadth of support so soon after launching the Foundation and demonstrate the strength of our commitment to driving meaningful progress."  

 In addition to financial support, Forvis Mazars employees will engage with selected partners through pro bono services and skilled volunteering. This funding is distributed to charities across the UK, ensuring a broad and inclusive impact on young people from diverse communities. 

Launched on National Social Mobility Day (12th June 2025), the Foundation builds on over forty years of charitable giving through the Mazars Charitable Trust. It provides flexible funding, fosters collaboration, and supports charities working with young people aged up to 25, helping them achieve their potential and build a positive future. 

Graeme Marsh, Foundation Manager at Forvis Mazars Foundation UK, added: “Whether it’s through mentoring, literacy support, outdoor adventure, or employability coaching, our community partners are helping young people build the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive. Our flexible funding will help each of our partners to expand their reach and continue their work in the face of rising costs and increasing demand for their services.” 

Selected charities listed below: 

Children Heard and Seen - funding to provide tailored 1:1 and group support for children with a parent in prison, plus school outreach to help children manage emotions and reduce isolation. England and Wales. 

Future Frontiers - funding to deliver career coaching, business experiences and expand reach into older youth with new employability offerings. London wide. 

Bright Futures - funding to hire a programme coordinator to eliminate support waitlist and grow tutoring, mentoring and befriending network. London and online across England. 

AFK – Working with Disability - funding to expand employability coaching, business mentoring and travel training to young disabled and neurodiverse people.London 

Literacy Pirates - funding to expand and reach non-London learners with online literacy sessions and creative writing support. England wide. 

Youth Adventure Trust - funding to expand mentoring and outdoor activities to disadvantaged youth facing poverty and mental health challenges. Wiltshire, Swindon, Somerset. 

Swansea MAD - funding to run digital skills workshops for 100 under-resourced youth with outreach in schools and clubs. South Wales. 

Action 4 Youth - funding to deliver 5-day BOOST! programme blending outdoor adventure with tailored classroom life skills for young people with SEND. Beds, Northants. 

Sport 4 Life - funding to deliver accredited training and mentoring to NEET youth aged 18–29 with holistic employability support. Birmingham and the Midlands. 

Shrewsbury House - funding for staffing and facility costs to continue life skills sessions and NEET outreach for over 450 youth. Merseyside. 

Children’s Literacy Charity - funding to run six 10-week Reading Lab tuition blocks with creative literacy activities and parent engagement. Stoke on Trent, Crewe, Newcastle. 

Power 2 - funding to deliver Power2 Thrive: teens mentor toddlers, attend workshops, and gain interpersonal skills accreditation. Manchester. 

Basecamp Adventure Trust - funding to help scale provision from 75 to 150 youth annually, growing team and diversifying income through fundraising investment. Leeds. 

Hessle Road Network - funding for key staff, rising utility costs and building repairs to sustain wide-ranging activities for under-resourced young people. Hull. 

My Big Career - funding to scale work-readiness support to 2,700 students through coaching, interactive workshops, and employer-hosted days. Newcastle and NE England. 

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust - funding to launch NEET re-engagement in Darwen using sport-based mentoring and volunteering partnerships. Blackburn. 

Kids Kabin - funding for pop-up woodwork, pottery and cookery sessions via cycle trailers with youth leadership opportunities. Newcastle. 

Move On - funding towards a Development Worker post to grow 1:1 employability support and re-engagement services. Glasgow and Edinburgh 

School of Hard Knocks - funding towards a full-year school programme with rugby sessions, classroom workshops and individual mentoring. Glasgow 

SHINE - funding to support young children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus into mainstream education. England and Wales. 

RoModels - funding to invest in capacity to reach 100 schools with dynamic, co-created content serving 20,000 students. Welsh valleys. 

Autistic Girls Network- funding to establish a new regional support group in Abergavenny, focusing on masking awareness, advocacy, communication and transitions. Wales.