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The Education and Arts Cause Portfolio
Five of the most inspiring charities helping disadvantaged young people and adults across the UK grow, develop and thrive.
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In England, more than 1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read well. These children are more likely to experience unemployment, poor mental health and shorter life expectancy
Who: Bookmark aims to improve children’s literacy by promoting a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, with a focus on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
Trustees: 6
Income: £4.1M
% directly deployed to charitable activity: 90%
Reserves: 6 months
Relevant UNSDGs:
Participation in arts activities are associated with lower levels of mental distress, higher life satisfaction and more social connection. (BMC)
Who: Award winning programmes that works with professional artists to connect, empower, inspire and upskill society’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adults.
Trustees: 8
Income: £1.1M (2023)
% directly deployed to charitable activity: 88%
Reserves: 8 months
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In 2021, violent teenage deaths in London predominantly by knife crime reached an 18 year peak with 30 young men killed. (Action on Armed Violence)
Who: Art Against Knives works to reduce the root causes of knife crime through youth-led arts initiatives, including training and mentoring to provide an alternative to violent gang culture.
Trustees: 6
Income: £583K 2022)
% directly deployed to charitable activity: 90%
Reserves: 0.6 months
Relevant UNSDGs:
3 out of 4 children don't learn about money or finances at school. (Bank of England)
Who: Redstart Educate partners with financial institutions, businesses and volunteers to improve the financial literacy of young people and give them the tools they need to take control of their financial future.
Trustees: 5
Income: £804K (2023)
% directly deployed to charitable activity: 55% (the rest is invested)
Reserves: 12 months
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MiSST has helped over 22,000 students to date.
Who: Access to Classical Music is often reserved for the best schools. MISST works with 29 schools in the UK's most disadvantaged communities to provide instruments and training to build confidence and resilience.
Trustees: 4
Income: £5.3M (2023)
% directly deployed to charitable activity: 80%
Reserves: 12 months
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