Talent exists everywhere. Opportunity doesn't.
The Young Tee Foundation bridges the gap between potential and opportunity — using technology, digital skills, and mentorship to empower young people and vulnerable adults.
"We aim to restore hope and direction — meeting people where they are and helping them move forward practically."
A response to real
social challenges
The Young Tee Foundation is being established in response to growing social, economic, and generational challenges. While official statistics focus on unemployment figures, lived experience at grassroots level reveals something deeper — many young people are disengaged from traditional work models, lack motivation, or feel excluded from viable opportunities.
At the same time, society is rapidly shifting toward digital-first work, remote employment, and AI-led innovation. The Foundation exists to help people not just survive this shift — but thrive because of it.
Young people disengaged from education or employment · Individuals reliant on welfare with limited pathways · Vulnerable adults lacking digital skills or confidence · School-age children ready to discover their potential.
Our Vision
To create an inclusive, supportive environment where young people and vulnerable groups are empowered to build confidence, develop practical digital and life skills, and move from dependency to independence.
Our Mission
To use technology, digital skills, and AI-enabled tools to engage young people early, re-engage those disengaged from education or employment, provide mentoring, and encourage self-employment and innovation.
Our Approach
Meet people where they are. Reframe existing interests — gaming, online activity, content creation — into viable, marketable skills. Demonstrate how technology reduces barriers and opens new pathways.
Four strategic
focus areas
Early Intervention
Working with schools and education providers to introduce age-appropriate digital literacy, coding, and creative technology. Encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence from a young age.
Youth & Vulnerable Adults
Engagement through Job Centres, supported accommodation, and community partners. Supporting those who feel traditional 9–5 roles are inaccessible, reframing existing interests into viable skills.
Technology & AI as Enablers
Demonstrating how technology reduces barriers — remote working, online enterprise, AI tools. Practical exposure to AI and digital tools as everyday resources, not abstract concepts.
Mentorship & Role Models
Involving individuals who have successfully built careers or businesses through non-traditional routes. Guest speakers, mentors, and lived-experience case studies that prove what's possible.
Young Tee Foundation
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Governance · Strategy · Funding · Partnerships
Delivery Arm A
Employment & Enterprise Projects
Delivery Arm B
Trading Activity & Revenue Generation
Built for
sustainability
CIO Governance
A small, committed board of trustees providing strategic oversight, accountability, and compliance — ensuring transparency when engaging funders, councils, and partners.
Trustee Responsibilities
Trustees approve key decisions and expenditure. No personal funds required. Emphasis on integrity, experience, perspective, and commitment — not day-to-day operations.
Revenue Generation
CIC delivery arms enable trading activity and income generation that supports long-term charitable impact — keeping the mission front and centre while building financial resilience.
Current Status
Vision defined. Founding trustee discussions underway. Governance documentation in preparation. CIO registration planned. Starting small — building evidence of impact and scaling responsibly.
"Talent exists everywhere,
but opportunity does not."
By combining technology, mentorship, and community insight, the Young Tee Foundation aims to provide practical answers to complex social challenges — starting early and building for the future.
Join the MovementHelp us
build this.
The Young Tee Foundation is at an exciting early stage. We are actively seeking individuals with experience and insight to help shape this initiative.
Become a Trustee
Provide strategic oversight and accountability. We're looking for individuals with experience in charity governance, education, or community leadership.
Mentor or Speak
Share your experience with young people. Built a career through a non-traditional path? Your story could change someone's life.
Partner With Us
Schools, colleges, Job Centres, employers, supported accommodation providers — we want to work with you to reach those who need us most.
Share Your Expertise
Early-stage guidance on governance, funding, education partnerships, or community engagement is invaluable as we build this foundation.
Get in Touch
Tell us a little about yourself and how you'd like to be involved. We'd love to hear from you at this early stage.