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Birmingham
West Midlands
Monday - Friday
09:00am - 05:00pm

ABOUT FIRST CLASS FOUNDATION

We are
First Class Foundation,

Building a
First Class Nation!

At First Class Foundation we create projects and programmes that serve young people and their families across the city  through seven spheres  of influence: Family, Justice, Politics, Health, Media, Business and Education.

FIRST CLASS FOUNDATION IMPACT

173

Parents supported by the charity with young people engaged in the youth justice system in 2022

110

Young people supported by the charity to build mental health resilience in 2022

7884

16-19 year olds signposted to career and job opportunities in 2022

550

Young people supported with at least one hours worth of positive activities on a weekly basis

The West Midlands is experiencing a spiral of social and economic decline including; youth violence, mental health, unemployment and the cost of living.

At First Class Foundation our vision is of a nation of young people and families free from the impact of crime and poor mental health, who are living purpose-filled lives.

We connect, mentor, and support the most marginalised black and ethnic minority young people and their families in the West Midlands.

To achieve our mission we have three core areas of focus:

 

– Reducing youth violence
– Improving mental health resilience
– Connecting young people to their purpose

Mentoring – 56 mentees in 2023

Step Together outreach and youth engagement for 11-16 year olds – 2,832 students across 3 schools in 2023

Community Outreach and Engagement – 14,489 people over job fairs, food drives, First Class Fridays and outreach work in the City Centre

Illustrative map of the UK with labels of First Class Foundation's projects and programmes and their pillars

First Class Foundation
Building a First Class Nation!

Life at First Class Foundation isn’t for the faint hearted! We tackle some gritty issues across the West Midlands, but we have fun while we are doing it! And this is just a snap shot! Behind the scenes with #TeamFirstClassUK Let us know what you think, do you want to see more? #TeamFirstClassUK

HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

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Do you need parental peer support for a young person involved in the justice system? Access our service.

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Do you need support with mental health resilience as a young black male aged 16-25?
Join us.

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Do you have a young person aged between 11-16 years old who could benefit from fun, meaningful and positive activities? Drop in.

WE HAVE WORKED WITH

FIRST CLASS FOUNDATION TESTIMONIALS

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The Step Together programme is so valued by us at JQA. The team are amazing and connect so well with our students: they are wonderful role models - always kind and caring. Their very presence reassures the students that they are safe. The traffic can be challenging at the end of the day, considering the change in road priorities around the school but the team are always on hand to guide students safely. It’s great to see students chatting to them and there’s a lovely atmosphere of togetherness at the Chamberlain Clock - they respect the students and get it back!  The programme is a fantastic initiative that has significant impact in line with our values: quite simply, students are safer and more respectful as a result

Mr Jamie Barton - JQA Head Teacher

WHAT WE DO

01Our Core Areas

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02Our Pillars

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03Our Initiatives

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