The UK is being warned about a "Lost Generation". We don't have to accept that.

This week, national headlines have focused on a growing concern.

According to Alan Milburn's review for the Department for Work and Pensions, almost 1 million young people aged 16-24 are now not in education, employment or training (NEET). Read the report here.

·         That's around 1 in every 8 young people.

·         The highest level in over a decade.

·         The estimated cost to the UK economy?  £125 billion every year.

But behind every statistic is a young person whose future is becoming harder to reach. At Life Chance Trust, we see this reality every day.

We work with young people aged 16-25 who have experienced traumatic childhoods, instability and significant adversity.

·         Young people with talent.

·         Young people with ambition.

·         Young people who simply need someone to help them build confidence, resilience and opportunity.

That's why we're looking for 50 local businesses willing to invest £50 per month to help vulnerable young people access mentoring, life skills, employability support and brighter futures.

Because no young person should be defined by the opportunities they never received.

Find out more about our 50 Futures programme.