Mission Statement
‘Providing a safe and secure foundation from which young people can flourish in education, at home and in the community by providing inclusive access to cultural and inspirational experiences.
The foundation works with young people, under 21, in the county of Northamptonshire, individuals who face social inequalities as a result of poor access to education, healthcare and mental health support.
The Bruce Green Foundation acts a catalyst for confidence, enabling young people to make changes for the betterment of their lives (academically, socially and emotionally). This is achieved through the provision of long-term interventions, the external delivery of collective entertainment and by supporting partner organizations who share our mission.
We are able to provide long-term interventions which are methodical in their delivery and measurable in their impact.
Our intervention programs are structured informed by school and local authority data, as well as ‘wellbeing measure’ to ensure effectiveness. We are able quantify the difference we make to the lives of the young people we support.
Our Approach
We will aim to reach and improve the lives of young people who fall into the following categories:
Child Poverty
The proportion of children and young people under 16 in Northamptonshire who are living in low income families is 15 per cent, which is lower than the national average of 20.1 per cent. As a foundation we will facilitate interventions, alongside the local authority and partner organizations, which target low-income families and aim to improve the life chances of these young people.
Education
NEETs
We aim to work with young people to reduce the number of NEETs (not in education or employment) which currently at:
Daventry 4.8%
East Northamptonshire 6.5%
South Northamptonshire 2.2%
Northampton 7.5%
Pupil Premium
We aim to work closely with local schools and the local authority to design intervention programmes that offer support to young people who receive Pupil Premium funding, many of whom face significant social deprivation.
SEN/EHCP
We aim to work with young people who have physical, mental or education needs. These young people have an EHC plan in place and we will work with schools and the local authority to provide interventions according to the needs of the individuals.
Charity Values:
Positivity – we are relentlessly positive in everything we say and do.
Pride – showing pride by being the best in everything we do.
Integrity – we stand by our word and are transparent in our delivery.
Passion – we have an unyielding belief in the work and value the Bruce Green Foundation can bring.
Collaboration – we work with others to achieve greater impact.
Generosity – we are kind, caring and generous in our actions and interactions.
Professionalism - we work with quality, integrity and efficiency at all times.
We agree to be people centered, inclusive and flexible in our delivery.
Managing a Quality Service
Leadership: we are committed to motivating and working collaboratively with others to achieve the vision of The Bruce Green Foundation.
Results driven: we work to the best of our ability to meet and exceed our measurable objectives.
Planning: we adopt a methodical and flexible approach to efficiently deliver projects.
Engaging people
Working in Partnership: we sustain effective partnerships through respect, transparency and support.
Respect: we promote equality of opportunity by treating all people with fairness and dignity.
Communication: we share information frequently, honestly and respectfully.
Personal Effectiveness
Resilience: we are able to stay strong in the face of challenges.
Initiative: we will identify need and are willing to adapt our practice if necessary.
Reflection: we strive to improve our outcomes by accepting and learning from our success and failure.
Trustees and Management Committee
The Bruce Green Foundation is formed of a panel of volunteer trustees and an employed member of staff who, along with Bruce Green, form the management committee. The values of the Foundation guide the management committee.
Put simply, the Foundation takes children and young adults from challenging home and educational backgrounds and gives them a chance to experience collective entertainment, to gain confidence and to reignite smiles. Now that’s a great idea!