Philanthropy
We work closely with individuals, Foundations and Trusts to support care-experienced young people.
Your generosity can help us fight for change
Some young people have good experiences of the care system, but they are too few. Many tell us they enter care feeling overwhelmed and isolated, only to be let down by the system that should look after them. Children in care rarely get favours or leg-ups; when they succeed it is often despite the system, not because of it. This must change.
By making a philanthropic gift, be that through a Trust, Foundation or as an individual, you can change lives. Your generosity helps us fight for change, provide life-changing support, and amplify the voices of care-experienced young people.
Explore real stories, key achievements, and the impact of our work in our latest impact report. Read it here.
Become has made me realise others are going through a similar situation, I am not alone, it’s good to talk with others who have shared experiences.
⎯⎯ A care-experienced young person
Ways to give
Give a beacon gift
A one-off gift of £1,000+ can provide vital support for care-experienced young people, offering guidance and hope for a brighter future.
You’ll hear from us as often or as little as you like, with updates on the impact of your generosity and opportunities to connect with our work in a way that’s meaningful to you.
Your support will help create lasting change where it’s needed most.
Become a Champion for change
Join our passionate community of donors dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in care and young care leavers. By making an annual pledge of £1,000 or more, you’ll help provide vital support where it’s needed most, allowing us to plan ahead and develop our services.
As a Become Champion, you’ll be offered the chance to be closely connected to our work through impact updates and invitations to exclusive events, where you can hear firsthand about the difference you’re making. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect directly with our leadership team and frontline experts.
In recognition of your generous commitment, we will welcome you as one of the following:
• Bronze Champion – £1,000+
• Silver Champion – £2,500+
• Gold Champion – £5,000+
• Platinum Champion – £10,000+
Choose to give monthly or annually and become a champion for young people in care.
Working together
- We’ll work closely with you to ensure your gift makes a lasting impact and aligns with your values.
- We’ll be honest and transparent from our first conversation throughout your journey with us.
- We’ll respect your wishes and be upfront about what we can and can’t do.
- We’ll show you the real difference your support makes.
Get involved
If you share our vision and want to explore how you can change young lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we can build a care system that truly supports young people – one where every child has the chance to thrive.
To discuss giving a philanthropic gift, please contact [email protected]
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can boost your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you through Gift Aid. This means every £1,000 you give is worth £1,250, helping us provide even more vital support for care-experienced young people.
Gift Aid not only increases the value of your donation but also offers tax benefits for higher-rate taxpayers. If you pay 40% or 45% tax, you can claim back the difference between your tax rate and the basic 20% rate on your donation.
For example:
- At 40% tax, a £10,000 donation allows you to reclaim £2,500, effectively costing you £7,500 – while Become receives £12,500.
- At 45% tax, you can reclaim £3,125, reducing your net donation to £6,875 – yet we still receive £12,500.
You can claim tax relief through your Self-Assessment or by updating your tax code with HMRC. By using Gift Aid, you make a bigger impact on care-experienced young people.
