Transforming the lives of young Londoners

We change lives

Renaissance Foundation is a specialist youth charity providing support to young carers and young people with chronic illness, aged between 12 - 18.

Our vision is that no young person should be held back because of their caring responsibilities or health condition. It’s our mission to empower young carers and patients to develop core skills, prepare for successful transition to adulthood and reach their full potential using world-class inspirational opportunities.

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Delivered

94

high impact sessions

In 2024-25, we…

Had

329

contact hours with our young people

Worked with

38

partner organisations

 News and Updates

Last week, we celebrated one of our young people winning their very own Jack Petchey Achievement award, by taking a group for a fun day out at TOCA Social - thank you @jackpetcheyfoundation for making this possible! . . . . . #renaissancefoundation
As part of our Easter programme, we spent the day at @octagonuk London HQ, learning about the different brands and partnerships Octagon work with. The young people heard about a variety of different careers and opportunities available within sports m
Last week we launched the latest phase of the Miriam Waterman Art Project with special guest artist @teresasatterthwaite_artist , who helped us explore the connection between mindfulness and art. Our young people created their own mandalas from scrat
Last week we hosted our annual Renaissance Foundation Awards Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of our young people over the 2024 - 2025 programme year and congratulating our graduates on completing their three-year programme with us!   H
At last week’s drop in session, our young people discussed the importance of internet safety and knowing how to spot the dangers of being online. Here are some of the tips and tricks some of the young people suggested for staying safe while usi

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 FAQs

  • It is completely free to join the programme and all the activities we provide are free of any charge to young people.

  • 16, we can accept 17 on a case by case basis.

  • Sessions take place at our City Youth Hub, in Aldgate, or externally when we visit inspiring locations.

  • No, but the individual must be well and confident enough to independently travel to programme activities.

  • Yes, multiple family members are welcome to participate in the programme.

  • The charity has returned to in-person activities. Drop In Sessions take place at our City Youth Hub in Aldgate.