A £5,000 grant is helping teenagers take their first steps towards a brighter future.
The funding, awarded by the London Freemasons, will support 15 Year 10 pupils through a career coaching programme delivered by charity Future Frontiers.
The programme connects young people from low-income backgrounds with trained career coaches and exposure to professional workplaces.
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Rachel Kingston, Interim CEO of Future Frontiers, said: "We are very grateful to London Freemasons’ Charity for this generous support.
"This grant will enable 15 Year 10 pupils (aged 14-15) to take part in our careers coaching programme at a crucial stage in their education, helping them develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections they need to broaden their horizons and take positive steps towards their futures. Support like this plays a vital role in ensuring that young people from low-income families can access high-quality guidance and meaningful exposure to the world of work, regardless of their background."
The charity’s Year 10 programme offers six hours of structured coaching, hosted in the offices of business partners and delivered by trained volunteers.
Pupils explore their strengths and interests, develop essential employability skills, and gain insight into different career pathways. The sessions conclude with an opportunity to meet a role model working in their field of interest, allowing them to ask questions and hear real-life experiences.
The grant will help cover delivery costs, including staff time, volunteer recruitment and training, safeguarding, materials, and evaluation.
Will Clayton, London Freemasons, said: "Helping these young members of our society to gain the confidence and experience to get a better head start in the world of work is an initiative that we are very happy to support and we are pleased to be able to support Future Frontiers continue this work and give more pupils the chance to reach their full potential."
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