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Who we are
The work of the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility is inspired by the growth of practical philanthropy during the Industrial Revolution.
Now the centre works in areas that our founder, Sir David Harrison, believes can make a real difference to social mobility. They include education, training and skills.
Find out moreOur vision is to be innovative, pioneering and a disruptive influence, constantly in search of new and better ways to solve entrenched problems of social mobility.
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Five years of offering support and guidance to improve the employability prospects of children and young people.
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Over 2,000 young people benefit from using our Centres each year.
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Over £6m has been invested into education and training since 2017.
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We now have 6 Harrison Centres around the world.
Our Centres
Creating success
Back in the Game programme.
Participant A engaged in Back in the Game having just been made redundant after having worked for 30 years in the same industry. The redundancy left participant A feeling considerably lost, struggling with the concept of being out of work and really lacking in confidence as to how to find new employment.
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Participant B completed the Back on Track programme from September 2019 to July 2020. As part of the programme, the participant completed five different qualifications including a Level 2 certificate in Personal and Social Development and a GCSE in Maths.
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Participant C joined the Back on Track programme at Stanley in September 2019 and remained with the course until July 2020, successfully completing six qualifications.
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Our founder
Sir David Harrison is one of the North of England’s leading entrepreneurs and has over 40 years experience in business.
Sir David is currently Chairman of Newcastle-based financial services group True Potential LLP, one of the UK’s fastest growing financial technology firms.
Read more about Sir DavidLatest news
14 April 2025
Harrison Foundation Donates Over £27,000 to the Sunshine Fund to Support Children with Disabilities
The Harrison Foundation is proud to announce a donation of more than £27,000 to the Sunshine Fund, a North East...
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07 April 2025
Harrison Prize 2025 Launched
Young learners on Wearside have been given the opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills in this year’s ‘dragon’s-den’ style Harrison...
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24 March 2025
Harrison Foundation Supports The Dales School with Outdoor Cooking Area
The Dales School in Blyth is celebrating an exciting new addition to its outdoor learning environment, with the support of...
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21 December 2024
How the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility gave a hand up in 2024
The Harrison Foundation has had an impactful 2024, marked by initiatives supporting education, healthcare and community development. Through partnerships and...
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