Birmingham pupils' £3mn life-chances windfall

17 February 1 min read Joanne Parkes Education

The charitable arm of a leading Midlands family business has committed £3 million to "help raise the aspirations of disadvantaged young people" in Birmingham.

‘Inspiring Futures’ is the result of many months of research, said Rigby Foundation chair Steve Rigby (pictured)

In its 50th year, Rigby Group through its charity, The Rigby Foundation launched ‘Inspiring Futures’ a social mobility project aimed at 11- to 25- year-olds from low income backgrounds.

The programme pairs 10 schools and colleges from the city with 10 leading charities who will provide support with activities including maths and English attainment, mental health, debating skills and preparing for employment.

Working alongside the West Midlands Combined Authority and Birmingham City Council, the organisation aims to support at least 1,000 children each year over three years, with £1mn of funding per year.

According to a recent report by Action for Children, 46.4% of children in the West Midlands live in poverty.

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