About Us

The Ormiston Trust believes in a future where all young people can lead fulfilling lives. By being equipped with the right tools and support, young people and their families can become empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities, and broader society. 

Over the last 40 years, we have been providing added value support, resources, and funding for projects and institutions to achieve these goals. We are proud supporters of Ormiston Families and sponsors of three Multi Academy Trusts – Ormiston Academies Trust, Gateway Learning Community, and Birmingham Ormiston Academies—which together support over 40,000 young people. We know that by partnering with and investing in schools, charities, and organisations, we can make a difference together.

One of our key programmes over the last six years has been uniting young people with a shared belief in the power of youth social action. This programme takes a lead from young people, who can both develop their skills, resilience, and wellbeing and create change to tackle issues they care about. 

Young people should never be underestimated, but they need our help. Please get in touch with our Head of Education, Aneela Bukhari, or our CEO, James Murray, if you would like to discuss working together.

Improving Life Chances

Improving Life Chances
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Latest News

Latest News

Latest news from our partnerships across the UK, who are delivering high quality programmes to support young people and families.
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YSA Resources

YSA Resources

A space dedicated for teachers and students to access resources on youth social action and skills.
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#We Will Campaign

The Youth Charter

The Ormiston #WeWill youth social action campaign empowers young people to help others, use their voice and develop critical life skills.

Founded Organisations

Since it began in 1969, Ormiston Trust has founded four more organisations: 

  • Ormiston Families 
  • Ormiston Academies Trust 
  • Gateway Learning Community
  • Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Our Causes

Areas We Support

Impact

Assessing the impact on the COVID-19 crisis on vulnerable groups across our network

38,000

young people and families supported

350

projects funded
since 2015

£12m

in funding granted since 2015

Where We Work

Funded Projects and Schools

Ormiston Trust is a national charity which funds projects all over the country with many delivered by OAT, BOA, GLC and OF.

Partner Organisations

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Recent Blog

Latest news stories from across the Ormiston Trust network.