Our work
We don't wait for systems to change. We build what works.
We bring together data science, research methods and entrepreneurial know-how to find what works, and help it get to scale.
From bold ideas to tested solutions, we invest in work that bridges the gap between evidence and practice.
Our goal: to build a more equitable society by focusing on prevention, starting in early childhood.
How we do it
Our innovation hub
identifies specific challenges and scales ideas with the greatest potential to address them.
Our evidence hub
uses research and data science to analyse what works.
Our influencing programme
shares our analysis and solutions, for wider reach and greater impact.
Our principles
...that underpin our work
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Bold
We see unfulfilled potential everywhere – in people, in places, in systems. While progress over centuries shows us what’s possible, we refuse to settle. We ask: what more could we achieve if every child had what they needed to flourish, right from the start?
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Brave
We name hard truths and challenge broken systems. Inequality isn’t just unfair – it costs us all. We’re willing to disrupt, to ask uncomfortable questions, and to lead change even when the path forward is uncertain.
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Human
We believe in the power of connection – in the lives of children, families, and communities. Real change starts with listening, with empathy, and with designing solutions that reflect the lived realities of people across the UK.
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Energetic
We move with urgency and optimism. The early years matter now and forever, and we’re channelling our energy into building coalitions, experimenting with new ideas, and sparking lasting change – together.
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Evidenced
Our thinking is rooted in research and sharpened by experience. We draw on neuroscience, economics, and real-life stories to back bold ideas with strong evidence – and we make sure it’s accessible and usable by all.
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