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    More than 100 years of empowering young people to succeed

    Our commitment to empowering young people to realise their potential remains as strong as ever. While the way we deliver our programmes has evolved our dedication to young people is unwavering.

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    Social Mobility Day 2026

    It's Social Mobility Day and this year's theme is Stories Matter. Find out what stories mean to us.

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    Our Impact

    We’re delighted to highlight the progress we’ve made supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds to broaden horizons, build confidence and explore their futures.

    2025 Impact Report
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Villiers Park is a national social mobility charity.

We deliver evidence-informed programmes that develop personal and employability skills and raise academic outcomes for young people aged 11-19 from under-represented backgrounds.


We believe every young person should have an equal opportunity to excel at school, at university and in their careers. Our unique and tailored programmes increase aspirations for learning and motivation, develop academic, employability and personal skills and raise attainment.

Our Focus

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Consistent long-term support

Helps young people to gain clarity on their aspirations.

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Targeted skills-based support

Collaborative social action projects and subject-specific courses allow students to discover passions and potential.

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Expanding Horizons

University and career insights help young people to explore a world of possibilities.

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Empowerment

Future Leaders build new connections and grow their networks.

My favourite part of the programme is the coaching and mentoring. I’m grateful that I have someone dedicated to helping me succeed in the future.

Will

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Villiers Park has given me the confidence to be myself and the support to follow my dreams.

Robin

I'm so grateful to Villiers Park for giving me this opportunity because I feel like I've gained so much knowledge.

Abigail

I didn't know things like this existed. It's made me consider working for a place like this even though I'm not a business person at all.

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My favourite part of the programme is the coaching and mentoring. I’m grateful that I have someone dedicated to helping me succeed in the future.

Will

Villiers Park has given me the confidence to be myself and the support to follow my dreams.

Robin

Our Supporters

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Latest News

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June 15, 2026
 Future Leaders gain insight into university life at King's College London visit.
By Gaby Sumner June 11, 2026
It's Social Mobility Day and this year's theme is Stories Matter.
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June 2, 2026
On Thursday 21 May, three students hosted a fashion show at North Cambridge Academy and invited students, teachers, and families to come and watch.
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By Bronagh Sumner May 5, 2026
Helping to Shape Young People’s Futures as a Progression Coach
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April 21, 2026
We returned to the University of Gloucestershire for the third time this April. Students took part in a structured and engaging university insight day designed to build their knowledge, confidence and understanding of future pathways.
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April 9, 2026
Last term we visited the University of Edinburgh with 21 Year 12 Future Leaders from Tyneside. It was an inspiring day that brought university study and STEM pathways to life.
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