Who We Are

OUR THEROY OF CHANGE

INPUTS

Co-designed with young people aged 14 to 24, shaped by their real needs, experiences and aspirations

INPUTS

Built by educators with over 60 years of combined experience, from classroom teachers to an executive headteacher

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Delivered by trained mentors and facilitators, overseen by a dedicated programme manager, for consistency, quality and impact.

INPUTS

We work with schools, colleges, local authorities and employers to reach the young people who need us most, and support them towards meaningful futures

ACTIVITIES

Tailored one-to-one and group mentorship helps young people set career goals, build soft skills and navigate life with confidence

ACTIVITITES

Workshops that inspire, educate and equip young people with the skills, confidence and knowledge to succeed

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We embed our programme into schools, fitting existing timetables with minimal disruption to the school day

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We partner with universities to help young people navigate higher education with knowledge and confidence

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Giving young people valuable opportunities and insight into the world of work and exposure to a range of career pathways

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Our partnership with the Peter Jones Foundation gives young people access to enterprise education that builds entrepreneurial thinking, confidence and real world business skills

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Workshops designed for girls, empowering them to recognise, build and maintain healthy relationships

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We celebrate progress through regular events and award ceremonies that reinforce confidence and motivation

OUTPUTS

We track who we support to make sure the programme reaches those who need it most

OUTPUTS

We track learning hours to measure engagement and progress

OUTPUTS

Our alumni network tracks progression into employment, higher education and entrepreneurship

OUTCOMES

Young people gain the communication, teamwork and leadership skills that make them workplace ready

OUTCOMES

Young people develop the self awareness and resilience to manage emotions and navigate social challenges with confidence

OUTCOMES

A trusted space where young people find their voice, their confidence and a stronger sense of identity

OUTCOMES

Positive role models who encourage ambition and self belief

IMPACT

Empowered to thrive, in school and beyond

Andrine Allen is the founder of AA Educates and mother of four. With over a decade as a fully qualified teacher in inner London state schools and an MBA earned in 2025, her commitment to young people runs deep and it's personal.

Andrine was named one of the UK's most inspiring women in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business and included in NatWest's WISE100 list of top 100 women, recognition of her leadership and impact on countless lives.

But her path here wasn't easy. At 16, Andrine lost a dear friend to a fear of the future, a loss that led her to question the systems meant to support young people. She turned that question into purpose, exploring the education system and the link between underachievement and underserved communities.

Andrine became the first in her family to go to university, where she studied education and found her calling: teaching young people who had ability but lacked opportunity, just as she once had.

During the Covid pandemic, she led a team of teachers to launch a free tuition and mentoring service for disadvantaged students, backed by The Tobun Foundation and Lambeth Council.

That same purpose drives her today: to make sure young people never have to face a future they can't yet see for themselves.