Did you know: There were 94,307 #fosterchildren in the UK as of March 2016, 70,000 of those in England alone. 34% of all #careleavers are not in any form of education, training or employment at the age of 19. That's up to 23,000 young people!

Project basecamp is a new start up idea aimed at #careleavers and those in #FosterCare aged 16-19. Teaching transferable skills in the outdoors before embarking on a major expedition abroad. We know that they are a #disadvantaged group... in the UK alone:

Interesting read! Encouraging #careleavers to get in to paid work and training rather than the benefits system which does little for those looking for their first jobs.

We're looking for partner organisations and contacts who can help us launch Basecamp properly. Any initial funding ideas for a pilot scheme or suggestions on recruiting #careleavers aged 16-19. send us a DM if you can help!

Great news! Basecamp was selected to attend Red Bull Amaphiko connect in Bradford this weekend for a 2-day boot camp aimed at helping social change entrepreneurs to launch their project. Time to get some wings!

Great to see #careleavers talking about their experiences and a great step forward by Rolls-Royce in signing up to #careleaverscoveant bbc.co.uk/news/education…

A fantastic group of social entrepreneurs joined @RedBullAmaphiko Connect in Bradford at the weekend. Exciting projects and much more to come from these guys... 👀 redbull.com/gb-en/projects…