We bring young people and businesses together to share knowledge and skills and shape a more sustainable future.
To get involved as a business, school or young person, click on one of our programmes below.
Solutions for the planet
S4TP Youth Insights connects young people with business for the benefit of both. Find out more here.
Our award-winning Big Ideas Programme connects students with businesses local to them to start conversations around a sustainable future. Find out more.
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of adults think that young people today are very likely to take social action, despite 68% having actually done so.
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of young people believe they’re not being taught the skills employers will be looking for in the near future
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of employers said that finding candidates with the skills they needed was their main challenge
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Guest Blog: Big Ideas, Bright Futures: My Mentoring Journey with Wetherby High School
Guest Blog: Paul Kirby, Big Ideas Programme Mentor, from Northen Gas Networks One of the most powerful aspects of the Big Ideas Programme is the connection between young people and industry mentors who help bring their ideas to life. In this guest...
Why we host the Big Ideas Programme National Final at the Houses of Parliament
Parliament is more than a historic building; it is the heart of British democracy and a place where ideas are debated, policies are shaped, and decisions are made that affect people's lives every day. We have hosted our Big Ideas Programme...
The Big Ideas Competition 2026 National Final: The Results
Our BIGGEST ever Big Ideas Programme National Final was an inspiring and unforgettable day, bringing together 62 of the UK’s most passionate young innovators to showcase their ideas for a better future. Following months of hard work, dedication,...
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