The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a charity which aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for young people. It was founded in 2005 to provide opportunities, and networks of support for 16-17 year olds who are unable to get them from their schools or families.

Since then, their students have experienced great success graduating from university into the professional world.

Christine O’Connell set up the annual fundraising campaign One More City after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She and her teammates have raised £400,000 to fund three PhD students at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London. The aim of the PhD projects is to create and develop new treatment options for secondary breast cancer patients.

Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) is a UK-based charity who works alongside Southern African civil society and activists, advancing human rights, aiming to replace the legacies of colonialism, racism and apartheid with justice and peace.

The Hainsford Charitable Foundation supported ACTSA by sponsoring an exhibition of the works of Norman Kaplan entitled “All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!” at Newcastle University in October 2024. ACTSA and Anti-Apartheid Legacy worked together to use the exhibition to support the learning of young people both in Newcastle and throughout the UK.

Dandelion Time transforms the lives of traumatised children in Kent. Our therapeutic approach is family based, embedded in nature with a range of activities that engage head, heart and hands. This nurturing farm environment allows children to build self-belief, strengthen relationships and develop the skills and aspirations for a brighter future.

Dandelion Time, based in Kent, helps children who are struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse or neglect. Children spend time on our farm with animals and crafts to overcome emotional difficulties, grow in confidence and begin to love and trust again.