We’re a social mobility charity that works with bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We ensure companies get positive, effective school leavers who can make a difference, and young people find meaningful careers in Business & Finance, Customer Service, Digital, Legal and Marketing.

We’re needed because the UK suffers from deep and persistent inequalities, and current conditions are increasing the gap between the disadvantaged and their more advantaged peers. As the Social Mobility Commission report, 'nearly one in three children in the UK now live in poverty, around 4.3 million', and the circumstances of birth continue to be the defining factor in future success: 'children growing up in poverty will suffer worse health, education and life outcomes – and their chances for social mobility will be severely constrained.'

At critical moments in young lives, vital interventions can ensure that talent finds preparation and support to access meaningful careers, equal to their ambition and ability. The young people LTSB supports are at risk of underemployment. Jobs, rather than careers. Stuck in fast food, rather than soaring in finance. In a word, trapped, as described by the Carnegie UK Trust: 'It continues to be extremely difficult to progress out of low paid work – five in every six people in low-paid work fail to escape low pay over 10 years.'

When our apprentices get the chance, they thrive - because this is a two-way benefit. Our young people don’t just need careers with major companies: major companies also need the diversity of experience and thought that our young people can offer.

Over 10 Years of Impact

Since 2012, LTSB has helped young people start meaningful careers at major companies like NatWest Group, RSM, ICAP and MAPP. We work from the principle that our apprentices make a real contribution. These are jobs they deserve - they just need preparation and support.

We know we've made a difference. Nearly 1300 young people on our bootcamps. Rising salaries show the market value of positive and effective apprentices. And 89% retention rates are testament to the long-term support we offer.

Help transform lives, and transform the workplace. Be part of our next ten years.