New SMMT - Working Assets projects

Over the next few months, young people from across the Foyer network will have the opportunity to get a taste of life in the UK automotive industry, as part of a Working Assets project developed with SMMT

Places going fast for this year's Practice Event

Last year over 150 Foyer staff, partners and young people came together to exchange ideas and make use of a full programme of speakers and workshops. Now's the time to book your place for this year's event.

Our bid is successful!

Channel 4 series The Secret Millions reveals we have secured £2million from the Big Lottery Fund to launch Pop Up Talent.

Case study: Coming of age. 18 years, 18 stories

Kelvin's story

“My goal now is to become a fully qualified Youth Worker.”"

For the first time in ages, the Foyer has given me a safe and supportive environment to live in. The people here see your talents and potential and help you recognise these things in yourself.
Read more about Kelvin and others →

Face drawn in the sand from Kevin's story

Case study: Coming of age. 18 years, 18 stories

Sarah's story

“Currently I’m studying for my Chartered Accountant Qualification, and I have an unconditional offer to study Accountancy at University College London.”"

When I fled a forced marriage, I was disowned by my family. With no one to turn to I approached my local council. They told me about Foyers and explained that they help young people with work, education and training needs. Education has always been important to me so the idea that I’d be encouraged to study appealed to me.
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Sarah's story

Case study: Coming of age. 18 years, 18 stories

Fabien's story

“I’ve proved to myself that if I want something and work hard, I can achieve whatever I want in life.”"

I moved out of my nan’s house because it was very small and there wasn’t room for me to stay permanently. When I was referred and accepted to Creekside Foyer in Deptford it was a real relief. I saw it as an opportunity for me to finally have my own space and be an independent person.
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Fabiens story vegtable face

Latest from the Foyer Federation

Forward Foundation

Forward Foundation support for Working Assets

Between July 2012 and May 2013 we managed four Working Assets packages funded by the Forward Foundation in North East London. A T-shirt business, Valentines Ball, mobile beauty company and pedalos on the City Road Basin….

Hayley

Remembering Hayley

Sadly on the 2nd of May a valued member of the Foyer Federation family and our friend Hayley Hazelby passed away aged 29, after a brave struggle against cancer. This Friday members of the Foyer Federation…

Economic growth and dreaming of the good life

In Tuesday’s Independent Hamish McRae asked the question many were asking this morning ahead of the latest GDP figures being released: is growth a thing of the past? Are we suffering from a ‘long-term decline in…

Foyer Cake

My Visit to Brighton Foyer’s 15th Anniversary

Angie Littleford visited Brighton Foyer for their 15th anniversary celebration event on the 8th of April I met lots of ex-residents, many of whom had left the Foyer up to 10 years ago. One of the…

Ealing Foyer need an Involvement Coordinator

Our friends at the West London YMCA are seeking a full time Involvement Co-ordinator for their Foyer in Ealing to continue their sucessfull work with young people who find themselves in crisis. Based at our Ealing…

Want to exhibit at this year’s Practice Event?

We are looking for Foyers to exhibit at our Enterprise Fair on 10th July. The theme for this year’s event is Making Work, and we will be showcasing different ways that Foyers are supporting young people to…

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