Our Impact

See the impact of the The Patchwork Foundation in strengthening civic participation and supporting underrepresented communities across the UK.

0 +

Provided with the opportunity to directly engage with decision makers

0 +

Young people supported to engage with mainstream politics

0 +

Young people have campaigned with Patchwork Foundation

0 +

Young people graduated from our Masterclass Programme

0 MP

1 Peer, and over 15 Local Councillors from our Alumni

Real change, measured

Your support gives young people from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds direct access to the people and institutions that shape British democracy. In 2025, Patchwork’s programmes delivered measurable outcomes in access, confidence and participation.

Key achievements

75 young people completed the Masterclass programme, with 100% rating it positively
40 participants joined the Party Conference programme across Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat conferences
16 young people completed internship placements with CCHQ and Flint Global
Perceived access to political spaces rose 48 percentage points, from under four in ten to over eight in ten
95% reported increased confidence in pursuing opportunities in politics
MP of the Year Awards recognised MPs across all parties for inclusive community engagement

What your support enables

Every donation translates into real opportunities: a seat at the table, a foot in the door, a moment that changes how a young person sees their place in politics.

In 2025 this meant Masterclass sessions with speakers including Cabinet ministers, party leaders and senior civil servants, conference programmes across three major parties, and internship placements inside Westminster and public affairs. The impact is measurable. Participants who once felt shut out of political spaces now report genuine confidence to engage, with many going on to pursue careers in public service.

What your support enables

Explore the Annual Reports of the The Patchwork Foundation to see our yearly impact, key achievements, and progress.

2025

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Alumni Spotlight

“As a former Patchworker who learnt about the inner sanctums of politics through a Masterclass several years ago, it’s very special to now use some of that knowledge to help guide my journey as a Member of Parliament. Getting involved in a Patchwork Masterclass and a visit to No10 played an important part of me realising that I could have a seat at the table, and that the political world was open to me too. I’m now determined to pay that forward to ensure that the young people of today have the confidence, the knowledge and the insights to be the politicians of tomorrow.”