£1,755
Rising school costs
Average annual cost of secondary school per child in the UK (Children's Society, 2024).
London · Community initiative
Because every student deserves the same start.
A London based community initiative, started in Southwark, helping young people begin every academic year feeling prepared, confident and ready to succeed.
- £1,000+
- Worth of vouchers distributed to young people in Southwark.
- Laptops
- Donated to students to support learning at home.
- 1
- Youth community event hosted at Southwark Town Hall.
A growing movement
Built by and for the Southwark community.
Why this matters
The cost of starting school is rising, and it isn't shared equally.
Every September, thousands of families across Southwark face quiet pressures: uniforms, supplies, devices, transport. For young people, the difference between feeling ready and feeling left behind can shape the entire year.
“No child should feel left behind before the school year has even begun.”
4.3M
Child poverty
Children living in poverty across the UK.
1 in 5
Digital exclusion
School-age children without consistent access to a device at home.
18 mo.
Educational inequality
Attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers by age 16.
Our mission, in one line
Remove the barriers that decide who gets to feel ready in September.
How we workFeatured impact
Real numbers from our first year in Southwark.
This is just the beginning. Every voucher, laptop and event is a step toward a more equal start for every young person.
£1,000+
Worth of vouchers distributed to young people in Southwark.
Laptops
Donated to students to support learning at home.
1
Youth community event hosted at Southwark Town Hall.
Join the movement
Help us make “ready for September” the rule, not the exception.
Become an ambassador, volunteer at an event, or bring your organisation to the table, every pathway lives on one page.