Practical assistance
Support may address living costs, travel or accommodation barriers that make training and employment difficult.
Explore programme
Industry access charity
The Finishing School Foundation
Removes practical barriers that can prevent young people from entering advertising, marketing and creative work.
Is this a good fit for you?
Young people outside education, employment or training, particularly those facing structural barriers to industry access.
Who can take part
Support and grants are assessed by the foundation. Free Brixton Finishing School programmes have their own participation criteria and availability.
Programmes & support
3 ways to connectFree learning programmes
Brixton Finishing School’s summer school and online ADcademy develop work readiness and introduce participants to industry employers.
Explore programmePastoral support
The foundation combines employability work with individual support so participants can address barriers while developing confidence and skills.
Explore programmeGive something back.
Supporters can donate or explore employer involvement in training and routes into work.
Ways to get involvedSources & profile information
Information checked 24 September 2026 against the linked sources. Access and programme availability may change.
