Our Work

WHAT
WE DO

We support people from early childhood through adulthood. We work with whole families and whole communities. Our programmes address immediate needs and long term growth.

Everything we do starts with people and grows into communities, systems, and movements for change. Our programmes are designed with young people, informed by research, and delivered in partnership with schools, families, and local organisations.

OUR
FOCUS

We focus on four areas that together unlock human potential:

  • Human Development – building resilience, skills, and purpose
  • Community & Society – creating safe spaces and driving social action
  • Education & Research – advancing emotional intelligence worldwide
  • Health & Trauma Support – providing care and recovery when it’s most needed

Human DEVELOPMENT

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

The BE Programme – Who will you BE?

Every young person asks the question: Who am I becoming? Our BE Programme helps them explore that journey, building confidence, purpose, and self-belief.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Self-Development Journeys

Life Ready – equipping young people with essential skills for independence

  • Work Ready – preparing them for employment, teamwork, and leadership
  • BE Work – connecting aspirations with meaningful opportunities in work and learning
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Financial Education & Inclusion

Money should never be a barrier to progress. Through BE Money and BE Bank, we promote financial education, inclusion, and access to fair financial services, giving young people the tools to manage their futures with confidence.

COMMUNITY
& SOCIETY

COMMUNITY & SOCIETY

#BeTheChange

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are changemakers today! Our #BeTheChange campaign inspires activism, social action, and collective responsibility for building fairer, safer communities.

Frederick Douglas

Abolitionist and Statesman

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It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men

COMMUNITY & SOCIETY

Community Hubs & Healing Spaces

We create welcoming spaces where young people can connect, feel safe, and access the support they need. These hubs are places of belonging, designed with and for communities.
COMMUNITY & SOCIETY

Changing Perceptions

Our intergenerational programmes bring young people and older generations together, fostering mutual understanding and shared wisdom. By changing perceptions, we change lives, building stronger, more connected communities.

EDUCATION
& RESEARCH

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

The Ladder

Our emotional intelligence framework, The Ladder, helps young people develop resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, skills proven to improve wellbeing and lifelong success.
EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Teen Tactics & Youth Bootcamps

Dynamic, practical programmes for young people aged 12–25, supporting their personal growth, leadership, and transition into adulthood.

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Winning in the Game of Life

An early intervention programme for schools, designed to build confidence, teamwork, and decision-making skills in primary-aged children.

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

World Education Council

We bring together educators, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe to shape the future of learning,  embedding social and emotional development at every stage of education.

HEALTH & TRAUMA SUPPORT

HEALTH & TRAUMA SUPPORT

Wellness Hubs

Regional centres offering trauma-informed care, designed to provide holistic support for young people and their families.

Frederick Douglas

Abolitionist and Statesman

"

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men

HEALTH & TRAUMA SUPPORT

Family Therapy & Addiction Clinics

Specialist services that offer compassionate care, helping families address challenges such as addiction, conflict, and crisis.

HEALTH & TRAUMA SUPPORT

Mental Health & Crisis Cafés

Safe, accessible spaces for young people in distress, offering immediate support, understanding, and a path towards recovery.

Innovation & Infrastructure

Innovation & Infrastructure

Centre of Excellence

Our Centre of Excellence brings together researchers, practitioners, and
young people to measure what works. By combining academic rigour with
lived experience, we generate evidence that shapes better policy and
practice.

Innovation & Infrastructure

Impact Labs (iLabs)

iLabs are spaces where new ideas are tested, evaluated, and scaled. From piloting youth-led projects to exploring community innovations, iLabs turn bold thinking into practical solutions.

Innovation & Infrastructure

Innovation Hubs

The future of work is changing fast. Our Innovation Hubs support young
entrepreneurs and open pathways into green jobs, digital industries, and
emerging technologies such as AI – ensuring no one is left behind in the
economy of tomorrow.

Innovation & Infrastructure

Social Stock Exchange & BE Passport

We believe impact should be measured as carefully as profit. Our Social Stock Exchange connects investors with initiatives that deliver social value, while the BE Passport gives young people a way to track their development and showcase their skills.

Innovation & Infrastructure

Technology Platform

Data can be a powerful tool for good. Our digital backbone provides real-time dashboards and insights that help communities, schools, and policymakers understand what’s working – and where more support is needed.