The Talent Foundry
@thetalentfoundry.bsky.social
We spark ambition and unlock opportunity for young people in underserved communities across the UK.
Working with business and schools we help young people discover what they are amazing at and build their skills and confidence.
Working with business and schools we help young people discover what they are amazing at and build their skills and confidence.
Place and social mobility go hand in hand 🤝
We recently attended The All-Party Parliamentary Group for T Levels.
🔗 Our article discussing the importance of employer-educator collaboration is now live on FE News. Click here to read: zurl.co/1XZWf
#SocialMobility #TLevels #TheTalentFoundry
We recently attended The All-Party Parliamentary Group for T Levels.
🔗 Our article discussing the importance of employer-educator collaboration is now live on FE News. Click here to read: zurl.co/1XZWf
#SocialMobility #TLevels #TheTalentFoundry
February 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Place and social mobility go hand in hand 🤝
We recently attended The All-Party Parliamentary Group for T Levels.
🔗 Our article discussing the importance of employer-educator collaboration is now live on FE News. Click here to read: zurl.co/1XZWf
#SocialMobility #TLevels #TheTalentFoundry
We recently attended The All-Party Parliamentary Group for T Levels.
🔗 Our article discussing the importance of employer-educator collaboration is now live on FE News. Click here to read: zurl.co/1XZWf
#SocialMobility #TLevels #TheTalentFoundry
Evidence for the Alan Milburn investigation 💥
Thank you to our alumni for helping out and ensuring that the UK’s youth voice is heard. Check out some of what some of them had to say below ⬇️
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
Thank you to our alumni for helping out and ensuring that the UK’s youth voice is heard. Check out some of what some of them had to say below ⬇️
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Evidence for the Alan Milburn investigation 💥
Thank you to our alumni for helping out and ensuring that the UK’s youth voice is heard. Check out some of what some of them had to say below ⬇️
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
Thank you to our alumni for helping out and ensuring that the UK’s youth voice is heard. Check out some of what some of them had to say below ⬇️
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
Students tackle gorilla transportation with DHL challenge 🦍
🔗Read more about the site visit on our news page: zurl.co/Rgs4r
#DHLUKFoundation #ImprovingEmployability #SocialMobility
🔗Read more about the site visit on our news page: zurl.co/Rgs4r
#DHLUKFoundation #ImprovingEmployability #SocialMobility
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Students tackle gorilla transportation with DHL challenge 🦍
🔗Read more about the site visit on our news page: zurl.co/Rgs4r
#DHLUKFoundation #ImprovingEmployability #SocialMobility
🔗Read more about the site visit on our news page: zurl.co/Rgs4r
#DHLUKFoundation #ImprovingEmployability #SocialMobility
International Day of Education is celebrated on 24 January.
Our vision is one with equitable access to opportunity. Working in partnership, we can create a fairer future.
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #InternationalDayOfEducation2026
Our vision is one with equitable access to opportunity. Working in partnership, we can create a fairer future.
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #InternationalDayOfEducation2026
January 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM
International Day of Education is celebrated on 24 January.
Our vision is one with equitable access to opportunity. Working in partnership, we can create a fairer future.
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #InternationalDayOfEducation2026
Our vision is one with equitable access to opportunity. Working in partnership, we can create a fairer future.
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #InternationalDayOfEducation2026
Bridging the education-careers divide 💥
“The Bridge programme helped me make sure that the role was right for me and gave me the exclusive opportunity to see the business up close and see what the day-to-day was like.”
Read more here: zurl.co/oTtg7
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
“The Bridge programme helped me make sure that the role was right for me and gave me the exclusive opportunity to see the business up close and see what the day-to-day was like.”
Read more here: zurl.co/oTtg7
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Bridging the education-careers divide 💥
“The Bridge programme helped me make sure that the role was right for me and gave me the exclusive opportunity to see the business up close and see what the day-to-day was like.”
Read more here: zurl.co/oTtg7
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
“The Bridge programme helped me make sure that the role was right for me and gave me the exclusive opportunity to see the business up close and see what the day-to-day was like.”
Read more here: zurl.co/oTtg7
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
ABCD Training Day 💥
Last Friday, the TTF team was lucky enough to receive a full day of asset-based community development training, delivered by the Active Essex Foundation.
#ActiveEssexFoundation #TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
Last Friday, the TTF team was lucky enough to receive a full day of asset-based community development training, delivered by the Active Essex Foundation.
#ActiveEssexFoundation #TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
January 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM
ABCD Training Day 💥
Last Friday, the TTF team was lucky enough to receive a full day of asset-based community development training, delivered by the Active Essex Foundation.
#ActiveEssexFoundation #TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
Last Friday, the TTF team was lucky enough to receive a full day of asset-based community development training, delivered by the Active Essex Foundation.
#ActiveEssexFoundation #TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
Call for Centre-UB PhD studentship applications 🌟
We support University of Birmingham's Centre-UB with coaching and application advice for prospective students applying for PhD studentships, which are now open for application.
Find out more here: zurl.co/FViVX
We support University of Birmingham's Centre-UB with coaching and application advice for prospective students applying for PhD studentships, which are now open for application.
Find out more here: zurl.co/FViVX
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Call for Centre-UB PhD studentship applications 🌟
We support University of Birmingham's Centre-UB with coaching and application advice for prospective students applying for PhD studentships, which are now open for application.
Find out more here: zurl.co/FViVX
We support University of Birmingham's Centre-UB with coaching and application advice for prospective students applying for PhD studentships, which are now open for application.
Find out more here: zurl.co/FViVX
Giving the younger generation a helping hand 🤝🏽
International Mentoring Day is celebrated on January 17 and focuses on recognising and promoting the practice of mentoring.
Find out more about mentoring opportunities for students below ⬇️
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #Volunteering
International Mentoring Day is celebrated on January 17 and focuses on recognising and promoting the practice of mentoring.
Find out more about mentoring opportunities for students below ⬇️
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #Volunteering
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Giving the younger generation a helping hand 🤝🏽
International Mentoring Day is celebrated on January 17 and focuses on recognising and promoting the practice of mentoring.
Find out more about mentoring opportunities for students below ⬇️
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #Volunteering
International Mentoring Day is celebrated on January 17 and focuses on recognising and promoting the practice of mentoring.
Find out more about mentoring opportunities for students below ⬇️
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility #Volunteering
Sparking ambition in 2026 💥
The Engagement Team at The Talent Foundry has been pondering how best to tackle our goals and priorities over the coming months and writing them down is the first step.
Read about what we’re planning and aiming for in 2026 below…
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
The Engagement Team at The Talent Foundry has been pondering how best to tackle our goals and priorities over the coming months and writing them down is the first step.
Read about what we’re planning and aiming for in 2026 below…
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Sparking ambition in 2026 💥
The Engagement Team at The Talent Foundry has been pondering how best to tackle our goals and priorities over the coming months and writing them down is the first step.
Read about what we’re planning and aiming for in 2026 below…
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
The Engagement Team at The Talent Foundry has been pondering how best to tackle our goals and priorities over the coming months and writing them down is the first step.
Read about what we’re planning and aiming for in 2026 below…
#TheTalentFoundry #SocialMobility
Season’s Greetings and Thank You 💥
Tis the season to be jolly – and we are wishing you a jolly restful holiday!
We hope that you all have a wonderful break and thank you for your support over the past year.
Here’s to sparking ambition in 2026! 🥂
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
Tis the season to be jolly – and we are wishing you a jolly restful holiday!
We hope that you all have a wonderful break and thank you for your support over the past year.
Here’s to sparking ambition in 2026! 🥂
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Season’s Greetings and Thank You 💥
Tis the season to be jolly – and we are wishing you a jolly restful holiday!
We hope that you all have a wonderful break and thank you for your support over the past year.
Here’s to sparking ambition in 2026! 🥂
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
Tis the season to be jolly – and we are wishing you a jolly restful holiday!
We hope that you all have a wonderful break and thank you for your support over the past year.
Here’s to sparking ambition in 2026! 🥂
#SocialMobility #TheTalentFoundry
Read our Chief Executive, Jenni Anderson's statement on the Alan Milburn investigation into the root causes of youth inactivity: www.talentfoundry.org.uk/news/story.p...
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Read our Chief Executive, Jenni Anderson's statement on the Alan Milburn investigation into the root causes of youth inactivity: www.talentfoundry.org.uk/news/story.p...
Media alert: Communicate magazine 🗣️
We are thrilled to share another publication featuring our approach on how to build partnerships that combine mission, long-term focus and sustainability.
The key? Authentic, shared ambition🎯
🔗 Read our precis and find the article here: zurl.co/G0aP1
We are thrilled to share another publication featuring our approach on how to build partnerships that combine mission, long-term focus and sustainability.
The key? Authentic, shared ambition🎯
🔗 Read our precis and find the article here: zurl.co/G0aP1
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Media alert: Communicate magazine 🗣️
We are thrilled to share another publication featuring our approach on how to build partnerships that combine mission, long-term focus and sustainability.
The key? Authentic, shared ambition🎯
🔗 Read our precis and find the article here: zurl.co/G0aP1
We are thrilled to share another publication featuring our approach on how to build partnerships that combine mission, long-term focus and sustainability.
The key? Authentic, shared ambition🎯
🔗 Read our precis and find the article here: zurl.co/G0aP1
We’re thrilled to share a published article about our Manchester Powering Potential alumni. Their story is one of success, showing that our programmes have a transformative impact on students’ lives.
🔗Check out our article (pages 20-21): zurl.co/JGUZN
🔗Read Mariyam’s story: zurl.co/3o0XH
🔗Check out our article (pages 20-21): zurl.co/JGUZN
🔗Read Mariyam’s story: zurl.co/3o0XH
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re thrilled to share a published article about our Manchester Powering Potential alumni. Their story is one of success, showing that our programmes have a transformative impact on students’ lives.
🔗Check out our article (pages 20-21): zurl.co/JGUZN
🔗Read Mariyam’s story: zurl.co/3o0XH
🔗Check out our article (pages 20-21): zurl.co/JGUZN
🔗Read Mariyam’s story: zurl.co/3o0XH
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but your generosity is so delightful...
Thanks to our champions - The AKO Foundation, Reds10 and our donors. You’ve raised £6,367.26 (including Gift Aid) to support our mission!
🔗Find out more about our impact: zurl.co/PWt00
#BigGive25 #ChristmasChallenge25
Thanks to our champions - The AKO Foundation, Reds10 and our donors. You’ve raised £6,367.26 (including Gift Aid) to support our mission!
🔗Find out more about our impact: zurl.co/PWt00
#BigGive25 #ChristmasChallenge25
December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but your generosity is so delightful...
Thanks to our champions - The AKO Foundation, Reds10 and our donors. You’ve raised £6,367.26 (including Gift Aid) to support our mission!
🔗Find out more about our impact: zurl.co/PWt00
#BigGive25 #ChristmasChallenge25
Thanks to our champions - The AKO Foundation, Reds10 and our donors. You’ve raised £6,367.26 (including Gift Aid) to support our mission!
🔗Find out more about our impact: zurl.co/PWt00
#BigGive25 #ChristmasChallenge25
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart… this year, we are asking you to support our mission to improve social mobility 💝
Your support changes young peoples’ lives. There are just 24 hours left to double your donation through our Big Give campaign.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/w0U37
Your support changes young peoples’ lives. There are just 24 hours left to double your donation through our Big Give campaign.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/w0U37
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart… this year, we are asking you to support our mission to improve social mobility 💝
Your support changes young peoples’ lives. There are just 24 hours left to double your donation through our Big Give campaign.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/w0U37
Your support changes young peoples’ lives. There are just 24 hours left to double your donation through our Big Give campaign.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/w0U37
Thanking our 2,000 volunteers on International Volunteer Day 🙏🏽
🔗Download our Volunteering for Impact report to hear more about how our volunteers have help spark ambition: zurl.co/ghMXB
🔗Read our volunteering news story: zurl.co/Z24IN
#IVD2025 #IVY2026 #VolunteerYear #SocialMobility
🔗Download our Volunteering for Impact report to hear more about how our volunteers have help spark ambition: zurl.co/ghMXB
🔗Read our volunteering news story: zurl.co/Z24IN
#IVD2025 #IVY2026 #VolunteerYear #SocialMobility
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thanking our 2,000 volunteers on International Volunteer Day 🙏🏽
🔗Download our Volunteering for Impact report to hear more about how our volunteers have help spark ambition: zurl.co/ghMXB
🔗Read our volunteering news story: zurl.co/Z24IN
#IVD2025 #IVY2026 #VolunteerYear #SocialMobility
🔗Download our Volunteering for Impact report to hear more about how our volunteers have help spark ambition: zurl.co/ghMXB
🔗Read our volunteering news story: zurl.co/Z24IN
#IVD2025 #IVY2026 #VolunteerYear #SocialMobility
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, over fields we go, will you donate today? 🎅🏼
Our Big Give fundraising campaign starts today. It is a fantastic opportunity to double any donations you make before Tuesday, 9 December.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/q3dIc
Our Big Give fundraising campaign starts today. It is a fantastic opportunity to double any donations you make before Tuesday, 9 December.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/q3dIc
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, over fields we go, will you donate today? 🎅🏼
Our Big Give fundraising campaign starts today. It is a fantastic opportunity to double any donations you make before Tuesday, 9 December.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/q3dIc
Our Big Give fundraising campaign starts today. It is a fantastic opportunity to double any donations you make before Tuesday, 9 December.
🔗Find out more and donate here: zurl.co/q3dIc
A spotlight on our fourth London Marathon Events 2026 runner, Stuart Forrest💥
The season of mittens and mince pies has arrived, and most people will be curling up under a blanket clutching a cup of tea or hot chocolate… Unless they’re training for a marathon.
🔗 zurl.co/j0IXq
The season of mittens and mince pies has arrived, and most people will be curling up under a blanket clutching a cup of tea or hot chocolate… Unless they’re training for a marathon.
🔗 zurl.co/j0IXq
December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A spotlight on our fourth London Marathon Events 2026 runner, Stuart Forrest💥
The season of mittens and mince pies has arrived, and most people will be curling up under a blanket clutching a cup of tea or hot chocolate… Unless they’re training for a marathon.
🔗 zurl.co/j0IXq
The season of mittens and mince pies has arrived, and most people will be curling up under a blanket clutching a cup of tea or hot chocolate… Unless they’re training for a marathon.
🔗 zurl.co/j0IXq
We’re supporting The Careers & Enterprise Company’s #LetsMakeItWork movement – pledging to provide every young person with access to Modern Work Experience. This means progressive, high-quality opportunities throughout education that bridge the gap between school and the workplace. #IPledgeLMiW
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re supporting The Careers & Enterprise Company’s #LetsMakeItWork movement – pledging to provide every young person with access to Modern Work Experience. This means progressive, high-quality opportunities throughout education that bridge the gap between school and the workplace. #IPledgeLMiW
💬 I'm doing what I always dreamed of!
The Talent Foundry students, partners and supporters joined us at our reception at the House of Lords last night. It was an inspiring evening, celebrating our achievements and shared commitment to social mobility.
www.talentfoundry.org.uk/news/
The Talent Foundry students, partners and supporters joined us at our reception at the House of Lords last night. It was an inspiring evening, celebrating our achievements and shared commitment to social mobility.
www.talentfoundry.org.uk/news/
January 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
💬 I'm doing what I always dreamed of!
The Talent Foundry students, partners and supporters joined us at our reception at the House of Lords last night. It was an inspiring evening, celebrating our achievements and shared commitment to social mobility.
www.talentfoundry.org.uk/news/
The Talent Foundry students, partners and supporters joined us at our reception at the House of Lords last night. It was an inspiring evening, celebrating our achievements and shared commitment to social mobility.
www.talentfoundry.org.uk/news/
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Delighted to join the @thetalentfoundry.bsky.social’s annual reception in the House of Lords. Hearing from CEO Jenni Anderson about some of the work they’ve done this year that has touched on the lives of 65,000 students (inc the 17 I was lucky enough to join their team with as part of #UniteUS24!)
January 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Delighted to join the @thetalentfoundry.bsky.social’s annual reception in the House of Lords. Hearing from CEO Jenni Anderson about some of the work they’ve done this year that has touched on the lives of 65,000 students (inc the 17 I was lucky enough to join their team with as part of #UniteUS24!)
🚨New partnership alert! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with law firm A&O Shearman UK!
👉 the Spark Liverpool programme, will enhance core employability skills and expand professional networks with guidance from mentors across a variety of industries – including law.
👉 the Spark Liverpool programme, will enhance core employability skills and expand professional networks with guidance from mentors across a variety of industries – including law.
January 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🚨New partnership alert! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with law firm A&O Shearman UK!
👉 the Spark Liverpool programme, will enhance core employability skills and expand professional networks with guidance from mentors across a variety of industries – including law.
👉 the Spark Liverpool programme, will enhance core employability skills and expand professional networks with guidance from mentors across a variety of industries – including law.
On International Day of Education we launched our 23/24 annual report www.talentfoundry.org.uk/who_we_are/r...
www.talentfoundry.org.uk
January 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
On International Day of Education we launched our 23/24 annual report www.talentfoundry.org.uk/who_we_are/r...
Hello Bluesky, The Talent Foundry has arrived!
January 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hello Bluesky, The Talent Foundry has arrived!