Partnerships & funding
Youth Social works in collaboration with colleges, community organisations, funders and local partners who share our commitment to reducing youth inequality.
Why Partner With Us?
We offer a unique blend of youth voice, digital innovation and real‑world opportunity. We provide:
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A youth‑led approach that ensures authenticity and engagement
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Trusted, expert‑informed content that counters misinformation
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A scalable digital platform that can be embedded across multiple settings
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Clear, measurable outcomes linked to wellbeing, skills and progression
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Alignment with local and national priorities, including health inequalities, careers education, digital literacy and youth participation
Whether you’re a college looking to enhance enrichment and tutorial delivery, a funder seeking high‑impact youth outcomes, or an organisation wanting to amplify youth voice - we build partnerships that create real change.
Education Partnerships
Destination is designed specifically for further education and sixth‑form settings. We support colleges to:
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Strengthen student voice
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Enhance PSHE, enrichment and tutorial programmes
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Provide relatable, youth‑friendly information
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Offer digital skills development and volunteering pathways
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Improve engagement among students who feel disconnected from traditional services
Click here for more information on our services for colleges
Community & Sector Partnerships
We collaborate with organisations across health, employment, culture and youth services to:
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Co‑produce content with young people
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Promote opportunities (jobs, volunteering, training, wellbeing support)
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Gather youth insight to inform service design
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Amplify campaigns and youth‑focused initiatives
Partners benefit from access to youth voice, digital reach and a trusted platform for engagement.
Funding & Investment
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), all funding we receive is reinvested into creating opportunities and reducing inequalities for young people.
Click here for a list of current funders.
We work with:
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Charitable trusts and foundations
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Local authorities and combined authorities
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Health and wellbeing boards
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) partners
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Social investors
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Education providers
Funding supports:
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Expansion of the Destination platform
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Youth Think Tank and volunteering programmes
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Co‑produced digital content
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Workshops and college‑based projects
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Accredited learning pathways
Our Commitment to Funders
We provide:
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Transparent reporting
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Clear impact metrics
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Youth insight and testimonials
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Real‑time engagement data from the webapp
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A partnership approach built on trust and shared outcomes
Work With Us
If you’re interested in partnering or funding Youth Social, we’d love to talk.
Together, we can create a future where all young people have access to opportunity, trusted information and the confidence to shape their own lives.