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Become Charity

Impact Report 2024/25

Become is the leading charity for children in care and young people leaving care in England, providing 1-2-1 advice, education support, independent living programmes and professional training, while campaigning for systemic reform. Their 2024/25 impact report highlights 15 policy changes secured, 1,858 young people directly reached, and a record £1 million five-year corporate partnership with Mace.

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1,858 young people directly reached; 16,000+ used website (42,000+ page views); 661 received support through Care Advice Service Key Metric 1
15 policy changes to the care system secured; work raised 33 times in parliament; 110 national media hits Key Metric 2
90% of young people feel more confident about their situation; 98% of professionals trained said learning would directly impact their practice Key Metric 3
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📊Key Metrics

1,858 young people directly reached; 16,000+ used website (42,000+ page views); 661 received support through Care Advice Service Key Metric 1
15 policy changes to the care system secured; work raised 33 times in parliament; 110 national media hits Key Metric 2
90% of young people feel more confident about their situation; 98% of professionals trained said learning would directly impact their practice Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Three major wins through Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: corporate parenting extended to NHS and schools; Staying Close support extended to age 25; 'intentionality' rule removed from homelessness law for care leavers
  • 126 young people supported 1:2:1 into education; 43 moved into training or work; 6 helped into university; over 1,000 professionals trained
  • Local connection test for social housing scrapped for care leavers; 85% of KEYS participants felt more confident living independently; 100% would recommend the programme

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