The KFC Youth Foundation empowers young people across the UK to fulfil their potential and build a positive future. Our work centres on creating safe, inspiring spaces where young people feel supported, valued and able to thrive. Through our Youth Hub, we provide welcoming, community-owned environments led by trained youth workers, offering activities that build confidence, wellbeing, practical skills, teamwork and personal development. These spaces give young people somewhere to belong, explore their potential and shape their own future.
We also run Hatch, our employability programme for young people who face barriers to work. Delivered in partnership with KFC, Hatch helps young people build confidence, develop workplace skills and take part in paid work experience - opening doors to meaningful employment and long‑term opportunity.
Alongside this, our Community Grants Programme supports grassroots organisations across the UK that provide safe spaces, mentoring, early intervention support, wellbeing activities and practical skills development. By funding the work happening within local communities, we help create strong foundations for young people to grow, connect and build a positive future.
Everything we do is shaped by the experiences and voices of young people, and driven by our belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive.
