Make an impact today
Support Us — In our journey to making progressive education the norm
Why give?
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Make A Difference
Your donation helps create real, measurable change in the lives of young people today and sets the groundwork for a more equitable future in education.
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Invest in Skills
Support the development of essential skills that young people will carry into every part of their lives.
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Enable Opportunity
Help ensure that all learners, regardless of background, can access a progressive, skills‑based curriculum that empowers them to reach their potential.
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Drive Innovation
Your contribution fuels the growth of new, flexible educational approaches that challenge the traditional model and demonstrate what’s possible.
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Foster Environmental Awareness
Support programmes that equip young people with knowledge, skills, and values around sustainability, helping them make informed choices for a healthier planet.
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Be Part of the Change
Join a network of supporters, educators and families looking to transform education inspiring systemic change for years to come.
At Wayfinders, we believe every young person deserves access to purposeful, skills-based education.
As a small, progressive provision, we are not able to operate as a state-funded school. This means we do not receive per-pupil government funding, which for Key Stage 3 in England is approximately £6,221 per pupil. Despite this, we are committed to keeping our programmes affordable and accessible, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to opportunity.
Our aim is to demonstrate that a skills-centred curriculum, delivered through smaller groups and personalised pathways can be offered at a cost comparable to government funding, while supporting meaningful and lasting outcomes for young people. We hope this work can contribute to wider conversations and future change within education.
How You Can Support the Vision
We offer a range of ways to support our work, depending on what feels right for you:
Sponsorship and Donations
Contributions help fund places for young people who may not otherwise be able to attend but who deserve the opportunity to thrive.Support the Mission
Individuals, organisations, and partners can support through regular contributions, collaboration, or advocacy for skills-based education.Stay Connected
If you’re interested in progressive education and future pathways, you can join our mailing list to be the first to hear about developments, opportunities, and impact.
By supporting Wayfinders, you are helping to build an inclusive, forward-thinking model of education focused on skills, wellbeing, and real-world readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Wayfinders is set up as a Community Interest Company (CIC). This means donations are not eligible for tax relief like charitable donations.
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You can choose how your support is used:
Fund equipment or resources for our courses and facilities.
Sponsor a young person’s place, helping someone access our skills-based learning who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
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Yes! There are many ways to support Wayfinders:
Onsite volunteering with learners or courses
Governance roles, such as board members.
Board of Director roles, can provide guidance, oversight and specialist expertise without being involved in day-to-day operations.
Sharing ideas, expertise, or research to help drive meaningful change in education
Your involvement helps make our vision for progressive, skills-based education a reality.
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Yes! We gladly accept in-kind donations, such as books, educational materials, technology, or volunteering time. These contributions directly support our learners and programmes.