Virgin Unite

Growing up is difficult. It’s even harder when you have no functioning adult, have experienced trauma, stigmatization and lack self confidence. What’s more, one in 20 between the ages of 16 and 24 will experience homelessness. This is a hidden reality for millions of young people around the UK who are facing extreme neglect, abuse, poverty, violence and social exclusion on a daily basis. Yet, their situation remains invisible to wider society.

Last year, our UK partners offered some 25,000 young people across the UK a place of safety, positive role models, coaching, educational opportunities, job training, counselling, medical care, inspiration and other support. By giving young people this critical foundation, we’re helping them realise their potential and achieve their goals.

Want to make a real difference to marginalised young people on your doorstep? Get behind The RE*Generation.

'Don’t judge me until you know me’ was the common plea coming out from our youth focus groups. We’re trying to break stereotypes, helping young people tell their stories through the creation of media centres and creative arts projects. We’re inviting them into our family for work experience and shadowing and giving access to training and development. We are supporting organisations that give them groundbreaking experiences to have the drive and confidence to turn their lives around.