A Community Interest Company

Real careers in tech, for young people who've been overlooked.

TechStart Hub brings together training, mentoring and employer pathways so 16–24 year-olds can build skills, confidence and a first job in tech — wherever they're starting from.

Our impact

Numbers that move people, not just metrics.

1,248
Young people supported
84
Employers engaged
27
Funders & partners
£1,420,000
Funding raised (FY 24/25)

What we do

Four pillars, one outcome.

A young person walks in unsure. They leave with skills, a network, and a paid opportunity. Everything we run feeds that journey.

Programmes for young people

Hands-on cohorts in coding, design and digital skills — built for 16–24 year-olds, including those not in education or employment.

Employer pathways

Work placements, mentoring and direct hire pipelines with employers who want to invest in early-career tech talent.

Funders & grants

Transparent reporting, measurable outcomes and a clear theory of change to back every pound put into the programme.

Community partnerships

Working with schools, councils and grassroots groups to reach young people where they already are.

How we work

Built for accountability. Designed for trust.

Every cohort, grant and placement is tracked end-to-end. Funders see outcomes against goals. Employers see talent that's been prepared. Young people see a clear next step — every time.

  • Safeguarding-first delivery with named leads on every cohort.
  • Outcome reporting aligned to funder frameworks (Outcomes Star, etc.).
  • Curricula co-designed with hiring employers, refreshed each cohort.
  • Wraparound support: travel, equipment loans, mentor check-ins.
This quarter
487
Active learners
396
Graduates this year
9
Live grant applications
£685,000
Pipeline value

Live figures pulled from the TechStart CRM. Partners receive a quarterly impact pack with full detail.

Voices

From "I don't know where to start" to "I got the job."

"Six months ago I was stuck. TechStart got me a laptop, a mentor and an interview that changed everything."
Amara, 19
Junior developer, fintech
"The cohort felt like a team from day one. I learned to build, present and apply for jobs without faking confidence."
Rae, 22
UX apprentice
"I didn't know what tech jobs even existed. Now I'm building things I'm actually proud of."
Jordan, 17
On Pathways programme

Help us reach the next 500 young people.

Hire a graduate, fund a cohort, or partner on outreach. Two emails and a 20-minute call gets it started.