Brighter Futures for Children
We receive the majority of referrals through Brighter Futures for Children plus we work together to strategically meet identified needs in Reading Borough.
Blagrave Trust
The delivery and growth of Starting Point’s programmes are sustained through multi-year funding support such as that awarded from The Blagrave Trust
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
TThrough valuable match funding, The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport have made it possible for Starting Point to receive additional grant funding.
Royal Berkshire Hospital
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust support our Navigator programme within the hospital and are great advocates of the service we offer
Thames Valley VRU
The Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit financially support the Navigator programme, working with 13–24 year olds who attend A&E for violence and risk taking behaviour.
Anglo American Ambassadors For Good
An exciting partnership with Anglo American’s ‘Ambassadors For Good’ programme which aims to use funding and skilled volunteering for a project working with Action Media
Allchurches Trust
Generously gives financially to the project. The Donation has helped get resources for our mentoring hub.
Berkshire Community Foundation
Berkshire Community Foundation have supported the project for over 4 years both financially and through ongoing advice and support.
Children In Need
Inspiring Futures is a joint funding programme between the BBC Children in Need and the Youth Futures Foundation
European Social Fund
ESF awarded Starting Point a grant to mentor young people from BAME communities and women who face disadvantage.
The Longleigh Foundation
The Longleigh Foundation have committed to financially supporting Starting Point for 3 years, enabling the project to scale up delivery.
The FSP Foundation
The FSP Foundation have sponsored one of our young people as they journey into education, employment or training.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s are supporting us by providing mentoring support and work opportunities for some of our young people.
New Life Church
Starting Point continues to make an impact in the lives of local young people with the support and partnership of New Life Church in Milton Keynes
Great Place Scheme
The Great Place Scheme support our Action Media programme, a young person led production company.
Pattern Church
Starting Point values the support and partnership of Pattern Church in Swindon to continue to reach those most in need in the community
Gateway Church
Starting Point values the support and partnership of Gateway Church in Swindon to continue to reach those most in need in the community
Kiriath Trust
We are grateful for the ongoing support from Kiriath Trust which allows us to sustain our delivery of the Starting Point mentoring programmes.
St James’s Place Charitable Foundation
Starting Point are grateful to the St James’s Place Charitable Foundation for a grant which is supporting our Advance Programme, mentoring young people aged 11–19 to thrive in education and their community.
Reading Borough Council
Reading Borough Council support our Action Media programme, a young person led production company.
The Rank Foundation
The Rank Foundation have generously awarded Starting Point a grant from their Covid-19 Recovery Fund
Reading Place of Culture
Reading Place of Culture support our Action Media programme, a young person led production company.
Reading Family Church
Reading Family Church are the co-founders of Starting Point. In addition, the church generously gifts the project and provides valuable mentors.
Real Time Media
Partner with us to deliver our young person led production company called Action Media.
St Laurence Church Charities
St Laurence Church Charities Annual Trustees’ donations continue to shape the lives of young people and enable transformation
Shoosmiths
Starting Point are thankful to Shoosmiths making a generous donation towards our Aspire Programme in Milton Keynes.
Wiltshire Community Foundation
Starting Point Swindon has been kindly supported through The Wiltshire Community Foundation Coronavirus Response & Recovery Grant.
Thames Valley Police
Starting Point work closely with Thames Valley Police who regularly pass us referrals, support what we do and the services we provide.
Youth Futures Foundation
Youth Futures Foundation is committed to supporting young people from diverse backgrounds to access and progress into meaningful work whilst highlighting and removing systemic barriers to employment and progression for young people.
Artsmark
Partnering with Reading Borough Council to add value to our Action Media Programme, giving young people the opportunity to gain qualifications.