Upskilling young people through educators and specialist charity partners
90%
We have registrations from over 90% of UK secondary schools
91%
91% of young people have improved their awareness of their own strengths and skills
"I have been able to identify and build skills I would not have thought about. I have been able to use my learning to become a school ambassador and have won an award at an Enterprise Event”.
Male, 15-16 years, secondary school, England
"The [resources] were easy to put together, there was a logical flow, and there was a massive range of activities. So, tutors can pick and choose, as long as it meets the learning objective of the lesson”.
Head of PSHE — Secondary school, England (South East)
Connecting adults with work
5k
Through collaboration, over 5,000 adults secured employment
73%
73% of people said our financial tips helped them save money (source: LifeSkills report)
"Nathan was homeless and had recently left prison. His Job Centre Work Coach, referral partner and Barclays’ charity partner collaborated to help Nathan find employment. He was supported with CV and interview preparation, training courses as well as a voucher for interview clothes. Nathan settled in well to his new employment and was subsequently promoted”.
Barclays LifeSkills Charity Partner
Find out more about the charities that Barclays LifeSkills works with, to help support adults and families who are facing barriers getting into work.