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Nickel Support is a community interest company supporting neurodivergent adults and adults with learning disabilities. The organization has a simple vision, to ensure every trainee they support leads a more fulfilled and purposeful life. Employment is a key focus, but the organization supports trainees in all aspects of their lives.

Arkbound Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to promote reading accessibility and diversity in the media sector. They manage initiatives that enable individuals from deprived backgrounds to start their individual media businesses, write to publishing standards, and break into the publishing and media industries. In collaboration with other organizations, they support and mentor emerging writers so they can create works that are widely read and that remove unfavorable perceptions.

East Durham Community Initiatives is a a housing support charity for vulnerable young people.

Five Lamps aims to ?transform lives, raise aspirations, remove barriers and offer choice to families, business and communities?. They are a charity that supports the community by re-investing any profit back into the business. They are also known as a social enterprise, registered charity and community development finance institution.

State of Ambition Ltd. operates a campaign platform designed to assist young people in identifying and pursuing their career ambitions. The platform allows users to create a "Postcard of Ambition," through which they can engage in a 21-day campaign to raise awareness and foster conversations about their goals. By connecting these young individuals with industry professionals via employee networks at participating brands, State of Ambition facilitates the development of support networks that enhance their career prospects. Additionally, the company conducts workshops and talks aimed at instilling resilience, confidence, and collaboration among participants. A significant portion of the company's net profits is allocated to grants and scholarships for young people, reinforcing its commitment to social impact and the development of a diverse talent pool. Founded in 2012 and based in the United Kingdom, State of Ambition was previously known as Next Step Up Ltd. before rebranding in 2013.