Inspiring work

Our mission

Source: Impact Report 2025

1.2k+

lives changed  
each year

18

centres across 
the UK

OVER

70%

of those who complete the initial 4-6 weeks of Spear are in work or education a year later

20+

years Spear’s  
been going

Powering potential

We coach young people to break down barriers so they can thrive in work and life.

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What our trainees say

"At Spear, I spoke to people around my age that are going through similar things in life, and I realised I'm not alone. Thinking about my next steps, I know that I'm capable."

Halifa, works at Nando's

“Spear made a huge difference to my life. I'd forgotten how to socialise with people and I didn’t believe in myself. Spear built up my confidence again.

Bailey, apprentice at the Royal Parks

"Spear is the best thing I've ever done, and it's changed me as a person, and I have to thank my coaches for that, for challenging us to do our best."

Lacye, working at a football club

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1 in 8 out of work and education: Young people need support to get work-ready

27 August 2026

New figures out today estimate 981,000 young people in the UK aren't earning or learning. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics cover April-June this year, and show a fall of 30,000 on the previous quarter but a rise of 30,000 on the same period...