Futures For All

Futures For All We are the UK’s leading social mobility charity. But we are not stopping there. Talent is everywhere across this country, but opportunity is not.

Welcome to Futures For All (formerly Speakers for Schools) – a non-profit charity helping state-educated students access work experience and inspirational talks. Since 2010, when we were founded by ITV’s Political Editor Robert Peston, we have been working hard to support 1.7 million young people from state schools and colleges across the country. Fresh from celebrating our 15-year anniversary, we

are now looking forward to September 2025, when we will change our name to Futures For All, to better represent the breadth of what we do – while maintaining our renowned Speakers for Schools programme of free inspirational talks. Our commitment is clear – we want to ramp up our support for state schools and colleges to ensure that, by 2028, every young person has access to fully funded, high-quality work experience. It’s time to put that right. To do that we need prominent employers, influential speakers and committed supporters like you. Are you ready to ensure fair and secure Futures For All? Join us in our mission.

To celebrate Women in Engineering Day we are, we have three fascinating talks lined up that are all empowering future ge...
23/06/2026

To celebrate Women in Engineering Day we are, we have three fascinating talks lined up that are all empowering future generations, challenging misconceptions, and breaking down barriers! 🚀

These talks are a great way for your students and young people to meet & hear first-hand from women in the industry that are paving the way, all of the details below:

✨ Women In Engineering Day: Built It. Shape It. Engineer It. - Amey
📅 24th June 2026 | ⏰ 10am - 11am | 🎂 12 - 14
🔗 Sign up - https://www.futuresforall.org/upcoming-broadcasts/women-in-engineering-day-%E2%80%93-build-it.-shape-it.-engineer-it-with-amey

✨ Breaking Barriers: Women in STEM Careers in Defence & Technology - QinetiQ
📅 24th June 2026 | ⏰ 2pm - 3pm | 🎂 11 - 19
🔗 Sign up - https://www.futuresforall.org/upcoming-broadcasts/breaking-barriers%3A-women-in-stem-careers-in-defence-%26-technology

✨ Women in Engineering Day: Celebrating Women in STEM - Weetabix
📅 25th June 2026 | ⏰ 10am - 11am | 🎂 11 - 19
🔗 Sign up - https://www.futuresforall.org/upcoming-broadcasts/women-in-engineering-day-%E2%80%93-build-it.-shape-it.-engineer-it-with-amey

All three talks are offer a fantastic opportunity for young people to meet, and be inspired by leaders in industry!

We’ve just published the second edition of our impact-focused blog series, Futures & Findings! 🌱 This spring, we reached...
19/06/2026

We’ve just published the second edition of our impact-focused blog series, Futures & Findings! 🌱

This spring, we reached an amazing 62,748 young people through our Work Experience and Speakers for Schools programmes.

Here is just a glimpse of the impact we are making together:
✨ 94% of participants left our Work Experience placements with a better understanding of the skills employers look for.
✨Following an inspirational talk, 81% of young people felt they could achieve whatever career they set their mind to.
✨ From exploring animal conservation during a virtual zookeeping placement with Flamingo Land Resort, to discussing the future of AI with Google's Zahaan Bharmal, students are discovering pathways they never knew existed.

A huge thank you to our incredible network of educators, speakers, and partner employers for making these horizon-widening moments possible.

Read the full Q3 impact blog to uncover more about our programmes' impact: https://www.futuresforall.org/post/futures-findings-spring-into-impact-q3-25-26

To mark Women in Engineering Day, join Weetabix for an inspiring session celebrating the incredible women shaping the fu...
18/06/2026

To mark Women in Engineering Day, join Weetabix for an inspiring session celebrating the incredible women shaping the future of STEM and showcasing the diverse career pathways within food manufacturing.

Young people will hear from a panel of women working across various departments like Project, Reliability, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, including:

🚀 Their career journeys, and how they started out
🔬 Day-to-day roles & responsibilities
✨ The opportunities they discovered along the way.

Give young people the chance to learn about the wide range of STEM careers that they may never have considered before!

🗓️ 25 June | 🕑 10:00 – 11:00am | 🎯 Ages 11–19

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/44HU9Yh

In May 2026, young people stepped behind-the-scenes of the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum for an immersive 5-day work...
18/06/2026

In May 2026, young people stepped behind-the-scenes of the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum for an immersive 5-day work experience. With a full programme of talks, gallery tours and practical activities across departments, young people explored the many roles that bring museums to life while developing skills for their future careers. 🙌

"Work experience can inspire and shape young people from the very beginning of the career. There’s that old saying ‘you can’t be it if you can’t see it’ and at the V&A and the creative/cultural sector more broadly there are so many hidden roles that many students wouldn’t know about unless exposed to it through a work experience opportunity like this.” -
Lily Towers, Talent and Skills, Early Careers Advisor, V&A

The work experience marked the V&A’s first multi-site programme across South Kensington and V&A East - both the Storehouse, and the exciting new Museum!

🔗 Read the case study here: https://bit.ly/3SKQCUS

Join Amey next week to celebrate Women in Engineering Day for a talk exploring careers in engineering and infrastructure...
16/06/2026

Join Amey next week to celebrate Women in Engineering Day for a talk exploring careers in engineering and infrastructure, and encouraging more young people, especially girls, to see themselves in the industry.

Students will discover the work Amey does across the UK and how engineering shapes everyday life, from transport and infrastructure to essential services.

Hear directly from apprentices, degree apprentices, and graduates as they share what a typical day looks like in their roles, the pathways they took into the industry, and the skills that matter most! 🚧✨

🗓️ 24 June | 🕑 10:00–11:00am | 🎯 Ages 11–19
✨ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/44HU9Yh

Real stories, real impact. 🙌At Futures For All, we’ve seen how valuable exposure to the world of work can be – but what ...
12/06/2026

Real stories, real impact. 🙌

At Futures For All, we’ve seen how valuable exposure to the world of work can be – but what turns a placement into a meaningful opportunity, according to young people?

Discover the real power of work experience from some of the young people at the heart of our charity's mission.

👉🔗 https://bit.ly/4xp3EaB

⏩ Think fast, move smart & be ready for anything! ⚠️To conclude our Generation Logistics Week partnership, with Generati...
09/06/2026

⏩ Think fast, move smart & be ready for anything! ⚠️

To conclude our Generation Logistics Week partnership, with Generation Logistics, we’re delivering a 2nd insightful career talk exploring how puzzle-solving skills can open a doorway to an exciting career!

In the modern world, logistics companies are facing challenges that have never existed before, and the future generations of logistics experts will come pre-equipped with vital digital & technological skills that will be a boost to their career aspirations.

📅 22 June, 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm
🔗 https://www.futuresforall.org/upcoming-broadcasts/think-fast%2C-move-smart%3A-problem-solving-careers-in-logistics-with-generation-logistics

💡 Generation Logistics also has a library of valuable Educator resources available at your fingertips: https://educationhub.generationlogistics.org/resources/

Love science and storytelling? Join award-winning science journalist Anjana Ahuja for an inspiring careers talk explorin...
08/06/2026

Love science and storytelling? Join award-winning science journalist Anjana Ahuja for an inspiring careers talk exploring the exciting world of science journalism. Discover how understanding complex ideas can turn into a career reporting on major scientific discoveries and global events. 🔬

Anjana will share her journey from studying physics and space physics to becoming a weekly science columnist for the Financial Times and co-authoring a bestselling book on the Covid pandemic.

Students will gain insights into careers that combine creativity, curiosity, and communication, along with tips on thinking critically, writing clearly, and finding their voice. 🚀✨

🗓️ 17th June | 🕙 10:00–11:00am | 🎯 Ages 11-19
✨ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3P4liyw

🌍📖 Young World – What If Teenagers Were in Charge of World Governments? 📖🌍Join bestselling author Soman Chainani (author...
04/06/2026

🌍📖 Young World – What If Teenagers Were in Charge of World Governments? 📖🌍

Join bestselling author Soman Chainani (author, The School for Good and Evil) for an exciting talk about his new YA political thriller Young World. A story that imagines what would happen if teenagers took charge of world governments!

Students will hear how Soman developed the idea behind the book, why he wanted to inspire young voters and future changemakers, and what it’s really like to be an author. Discover the power of storytelling, worldbuilding, and creating characters that challenge the world around them. Perfect for anyone interested in writing, politics, creativity, or imagining bold futures. ✨🗳️

🗓️ 8 June | 🕙 2:00–3:00pm | 🎯 Ages 14–19
✨ Sign up here: https://speakers4schools.tfaforms.net/264

This , we're reflecting on all of the incredible individuals we work with - and there's so many of you to celebrate and...
04/06/2026

This , we're reflecting on all of the incredible individuals we work with - and there's so many of you to celebrate and thank! 💜

From speakers to educators, employers, partners, our board and ambassadors - and not forgetting our brilliant Youth Council! - we're so grateful for your time and generosity. Your invaluable support helps open minds and shape futures. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributes to our crucial work. 👏

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