Vision Statement

A society where all young people—regardless of their past—are empowered, included, and equipped to lead positive, purpose-driven lives within their communities.

Genuine Futures CIC exists to break cycles of disadvantage by empowering justice-experienced, marginalised, and excluded young people through lived experience leadership, hands-on enterprise, mentoring, and community engagement. We co-create pathways into employment, education, and leadership—so every young person can thrive, influence change, and shape a future they deserve.

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Help for Communities

Genuine Futures CIC exists to break cycles of disadvantage by empowering justice-experienced, marginalised, and excluded young people through lived experience leadership, hands-on enterprise, mentoring, and community engagement.

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Support Our Work

Now more than ever it’s time to make a difference and to help and support stalled and disadvantaged communities. Help us build and positively impact the lives of the people who need it. Discover how you can work with us.

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Our Programmes

Our programmes are designed around what you or your community needs. While our focus is often working with young people, we have worked with people of all ages to help them get back on their feet, become work-ready and much more.

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Success Stories

At the start of 2025, Cayden, aged 17, had made the difficult decision to leave college. Having realised that a course in physical education wasn’t the right fit, he found himself unsure of what to do next.

Background Alex, a young person facing significant challenges in mainstream education, was at risk of disengaging completely from school. Concerns were raised by his parents, children’s services, and school staff that he may not even sit his final exams. His outlook on the future was uncertain, and his confidence was low. During a Young Person […]

As youth unemployment and college dropouts rise, Genuine Futures is helping young people like Jason rediscover confidence, build skills, and believe in a brighter future.

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Your support helps us do more. Contributions from individuals, businesses, government bodies, and charitable foundations enable us to expand our services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire — supporting young people and driving social and economic prosperity in our communities. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.

Genuine Futures ‘at a glance’

Help for Communities

Imagine what you would do if you were not scared? If you had a life without those self-constructed walls around you? What if those grazes and bruises from life disappeared and you were free to step forward? How would it be if you put down those heavy suitcases of unhelpful stuff you are hanging onto?

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Support Our Work

Now more than ever it’s time to make a difference and to help and support stalled and disadvantaged youths find a purpose, live law-abiding, gainful and fulfilling lives, contribute positively to society, and thus be a positive influence on their family, friends and the community at large.

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Our Programmes

Now more than ever it’s time to make a difference and to help and support stalled and disadvantaged youths find a purpose, live law-abiding, gainful and fulfilling lives, contribute positively to society, and thus be a positive influence on their family, friends and the community at large.

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