Last week, the EY Foundation and EY combined to run an event examining how the metaverse might transform the future of work. Specifically, it was an opportunity for the audience – including business, young people, government, and charities – to explore the potential impact on young people from a low-income background

We’re excited to announce the launch of our podcast, where we’ll be answering key questions about the world of work.

Earlier this year 37 intrepid trekkers completed a demanding 177km expedition across the Sahara! Find out more about the stories behind their participation, the personal impact of the trek, and their advice to others considering supporting the EY Foundation.

At home or at work, we’ve come to expect constant technological change. So, when the latest innovation comes along, we’re hard to impress. It’s become second nature to dismiss a new device or app heralded as the ‘next big thing’.

Last week, we celebrated our supporters and achievements over the past twelve months with our annual Impact Awards. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

To highlight the many benefits of volunteering – whether that’s with us or another organisation – we’ve spoken to EY Foundation team members about their volunteering experiences…

We’re kicking off National Volunteers’ Week by saying a massive thank you to all our volunteers.

We’re spoke with EY Foundation alumni who, since completing the Smart Futures programme, have successfully secured apprenticeships. Kerr and James reflect on their experience and share their advice for other young people and employers exploring this route.

The EY Foundation finished January by welcoming the new Youth Advisory Board to their Induction at our London Bridge office. Fourteen board members travelled from across the UK (with two joining virtually) to meet face-to-face for the first time.

Acting CEO Lynne Peabody looks back at the challenges and opportunities of 2021 and discusses what's to come in 2022.

Last week, young people on the Kickstart scheme took part in a charity-focused Dragon’s Den challenge to build upon and showcase the employability skills they’ve developed during their placements.

Yesterday, we held our annual Impact Awards to celebrate and thank the people and organisations who have supported the EY Foundation over the past twelve months.

In the last year, we’ve supported over 2,500 young people from low-income backgrounds and successfully launched several new programmes. We’ve also exceeded our targets for social entrepreneur support, volunteers and employer engagement.

The EY Foundation Diversity & Inclusion Working Group reflects on the organisation’s journey towards racial equality.

An interview with Chelsea Hargreaves on her journey with EY Foundation as a member of their Youth Advisory Board (YAB).

This is a critical moment for society that demands bold action from all of us. The scale of the challenge to tackle racial inequality is huge but we are passionate in our determination to secure change – both for our organisation and the young people we serve.

What does the current situation mean for charities like the EY Foundation, whose aim is to help young people from low-income backgrounds access meaningful work?

Mentoring can provide crucial support when making big decisions in anyone’s life. But what does mentoring mean to you?

Omar Choudhury has a lead role in the Government’s ‘Fire it Up’ apprenticeship campaign, and follows hot on the heels of fellow Foundation alumni, Chris Achiampong, who fronted up the 2016 campaign.