When it comes to educational outcomes, the gap between young people from low-income families and those from more privileged backgrounds may seem insurmountable. But through our partnerships, we are finding ways to close that gap, one young person at a time.

Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF) works with over a hundred state boarding and independent schools - to widen access to their fully-funded bursary places for children who most need access to the opportunities these provide

Driving social mobility through access to great educational opportunities

Michael

Glenalmond College

"It was like I had won the lottery. At the time I was determined to become a pilot in the Royal Air Force, and although I was confident that I would get there, it was always going to be very difficult given the opportunities that I had."

Luci

King Edwards School Witley

"They taught me to think for myself, and not just go down one route straight away. I explored commercial opportunities; financial equity and it forced me to really think about what I want."

Andrew

Eton College

"I was always confident in my own ability but when you don’t see anyone who has achieved your goals reflected in society around you, it’s tough to constantly believe that you will be any different."