Empowering Children In Care

We believe that every child deserves the chance to fulfil their potential and achieve the best!

Whatever their background, whatever their path.

First Star Programmes and 2 programmes completed

of First Star graduates in Training or Employment

1 %

of First Star graduates progressing To HE

1 %

of scholars passed GCSEs at grade 5 or higher

1 %

Inspiring Dreams and Futures

First Star empowers children in care to plan for their long-term success, creating an inclusive and supportive environment that paves the way for their bright futures.

A Glimpse Into Our Community

Our community is a vibrant mix of young minds, each with unique dreams and potential. Together we celebrate achievements, overcome challenges, and build a brighter future.

First Star is more than an educational initiative—it’s a family empowering the next generation of leaders.

https://firststaruk.org/success-stories/

https://firststaruk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/First-star-scholars-UK-Annual-Impact-7.pdf

https://firststaruk.org/2023/06/be-the-change-amplifying-advocacy-and-opportunity-through-the-scholars-council-2/

https://firststaruk.org/breaking-the-care-ceiling-3/

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/care-leavers-barely-register-at-top-universities-q82ncnw05#:~:text=Care%20leavers%20make%20up%20only,million%20undergraduates%20in%202021%2D22.

Our Next Programme

First Star At Emmanuel College Cambridge

We’re in the process of securing funds for a new four-year programme catering to looked after children in the Cambridge area.

Our objective is to commence the programme in 2025 and recruit a cohort comprising 20 to 30 young people at the end of year 9.

Alumni Voices

First Star helped me find my way. I’m doing travelling, working and I think I’m at the happiest place I've been in a long time. It's nice to have people you can go to to talk about your problems.

Teshie

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First Star is a place to build a story with people who are in a similar situation to your own. A place to learn life skills, go on fun activities and create everlasting memories.

Michael

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These people here are not just people on a programme, they are my friends, family and siblings now. I love them with all my heart we’ve been through it all.

Kushi

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