Social Impact Report 2024
Discover how we're making a difference
Our Social Impact Report 2024 outlines our commitment to positive change, from empowering learners to strengthening communities. Inside, you’ll explore data, powerful stories, and insights illustrating our impact and vision for the future.
Download the report to see how we’re shaping the future of learning and helping individuals unlock their potential.
Social Impact Fund: Newbiggin Boxing Club
We created the Social Impact Fund for NCFE colleagues to support a worthy cause of their choice that promotes and advances learning.
Thanks to NCFE funding, Newbiggin Boxing Club has been able to buy new equipment and create an area for children to socialise.
Watch one beneficiary’s story to see how the club has transformed his confidence and school life by providing him with a welcoming space to learn and grow.
Our impact
1
learners registered with NCFE in 2023-24.
£1
invested in assessment innovation.
1%
of our providers are located in the UK's most deprived areas.
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Report highlights charity’s impact on deprived communities
The Social Impact Report 2024 showcases how NCFE's technical and vocational qualifications and investments are making a difference, with over 60% of the training providers it works with situated in England's five most deprived areas.
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How NCFE is advancing learning and transforming lives through social impact
Deborah Jenkins, Chair of the Board of Trustees at NCFE, outlines how the awarding organisation and education charity is making a difference for learners, backing innovative initiatives, and influencing wider policy in the sector.
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NCFE launches new bursary to support the employability of apprentices
Created by the Chartered Institute for Further Education in collaboration with the Association of Apprentices, NCFE is the first organisation to offer a Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme (PARS) bursary to eligible apprentices.
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Aspiration Awards 2024: Against All Odds winner – Michael Wells, Serco
This year’s Against All Odds category winner is Michael Wells – an inspiring individual who completed a Skills Bootcamp in Digital Marketing with Serco, via its Skills and Training Services.
Read the articleIntroducing our Apprentice of the Year, Ellie Burke
Our Aspiration Awards are an annual celebration which honour the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff and educational organisations across the UK.
This year’s Apprentice of the Year winner, Ellie Burke, overcame significant personal challenges whilst working towards her Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification with Rochdale Training.
Learn more about Ellie and her journey by watching her story.
Boosting our learners' confidence
Our Social Impact Report outlines how the most cited outcome of studying an NCFE course was unexpected for learners: a boost in confidence. For mature learners, many reported a transformation in their self-perception and an overwhelming sense of achievement.
This aligns to our desired impact of supporting learners to gain a holistic learning experience and develop mental resilience and wellbeing. Discover more by reading our report today.
Exploring our global reach
Not only does NCFE reach learners based in the UK, we’re also growing our presence globally. We’re bringing our strong reputation across the world, with a particular presence in Asia and the Middle East specifically through our early years education courses and our acquisition of Active IQ.
Sarah’s ambition to open her own childcare centre was realised after earning her Level 5 Diploma, enabling her to provide quality care and education to children within her community.
Preparing learners for the future
0%
of providers state learners are well prepared for future-learning.
0%
of institutions report strong relationships with NCFE.
0%
of our providers believe NCFE learners positively impact society.
Our partners and collaborators
Our Social Impact Report 2024 highlights the work of our fantastic partners and collaborators, including:
