Our Work

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Potential shouldn’t depend on circumstance

Our six programme areas share one purpose: to help people overcome barriers and access opportunities that can change their lives.

Each responds to a different need, drawing on the experience of our schools, colleges and communities. Together, they connect education, personal development and community action, supported by research and strengthened through partnership.

Our work will grow in phases as we develop ideas, build partnerships and learn what makes the greatest difference.

Elevare Sport

‍More than participation.‍

Sport can help people discover strengths, build friendships and feel that they belong. Yet the opportunity to take part is not open to everyone.

Through Elevare Sport, we work with partners to widen participation and use sport to build confidence, skills and aspiration. Our ambition is to tackle inequalities in access and help more people experience the opportunities that being active and involved can bring.

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Elevare Communities

‍Stronger places start with stronger connections.

Local people understand the challenges facing their communities. Bringing their ideas together with the expertise and resources of education and business creates opportunities to act.

Elevare Communities connects people and organisations to address shared priorities. We want to help turn local ideas into practical action that strengthens relationships and creates lasting social, civic and environmental benefits.

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Elevare Opportunity

‍Opening doors that too often stay closed.

The cost of taking part, accessing learning or pursuing an ambition can put opportunities out of reach.

Elevare Opportunity brings together funding and support to help young people and adults overcome these barriers. Working with partners, we aim to widen access to education and training, raise aspirations and make the next step possible.

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Elevare Futures

‍The right support can change a young person’s direction.

For young people who are struggling or have become disconnected from education and work, finding a way forward can feel difficult.

Elevare Futures focuses on practical interventions that help young people rebuild confidence, find direction and move towards education or employment. Our ambition is to stand alongside them on that journey, connecting encouragement with opportunities to progress.

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Elevare Research

‍Evidence that leads to action.

People’s experiences should help shape the decisions that affect their lives.

Elevare Research brings together research and lived experience to understand emerging challenges, inform our programmes and explore what works. We want what we learn to improve local support and contribute to wider policy and practice.

Our 3,000 Voices: Growing up in South East London research provides a foundation for this approach, capturing children’s and young people’s perspectives on their lives and wellbeing.

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Explore our research

Elevare Music

Elevare Music

Creativity creates opportunity.

Everyone should have the chance to experience music, discover what they enjoy and explore where their creativity could take them.

Through Elevare Music, we aim to work with partners to widen participation and help people build confidence, skills and aspiration. Our ambition is to make those opportunities accessible to more people, whatever their circumstances.

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