We support non-profits and programmes that support young people in communities near Rothschild & Co offices.
Read on to learn about some of our partners.
De l’or dans les mains works to ignite a passion in young people for traditional crafts such as stone cutting, blacksmithing, beekeeping, and more amongst young people whilst preserving the unique expertise and artistry found across France. Through a comprehensive 18-month educational programme embedded into the school curriculum students attend workshops led by local craftspeople to explore different artisan professions.
Debate Mate works to tackle social immobility by helping young people build key employability skills: confidence, communication, empathy and critical thinking, through structured debate. Through its 17‑week Core Programme, students take part in weekly sessions led by trained mentors and inter‑school competitions, helping schools establish sustainable debate clubs.
The Pollinator Project works to protect pollinating insects and the ecosystems that support them, helping children across the Bailiwick connect with nature and build environmental awareness. Through its junior and primary school education programme, volunteers deliver assemblies, provide literature and posters, run an art competition and distribute seeds for planting across Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm
Klimaschule works with and in schools to allow young people to explore climate challenges and solutions and develop their own ideas for a sustainable school and society. Their four-year education programme anchors sustainability in everyday school life, teaching and infrastructure, enabling young people to imagine a brighter future and see themselves as part of the solution.
Agastya International Foundation works to spark curiosity, nurture creativity and build confidence through hands‑on learning for disadvantaged children and government school teachers in India. Through residential teacher training and support for school eco‑clubs, it strengthens teacher capacity, engages students in practical environmental learning, and invests in facilitators and monitoring systems to sustain outcomes.
Chapter One literacy non-profit works to build strong reading foundations for children at the earliest stage, helping those facing disadvantage develop the skills they need to succeed. Through its Early Literacy Intervention programme and corporate volunteer model, trained specialists and volunteers provide targeted one‑to‑one reading support for young people age five to eight.
Waves for Change works to support young people facing adversity through surf therapy, creating safe, engaging spaces that build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Through its Take 5 programme, an evidence‑based, child‑led framework, it strengthens social and emotional skills and scales through a train‑the‑trainer model, enabling delivery partners to embed the approach in programmes reaching young people at scale.
Garden School Foundation provides garden-based education to children and their families in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental stewardship, and community health. They address the links between poverty, lack of access to fresh food, and academic performance whilst teaching gardening, cooking, and environmental sustainability.
TADA works to broaden horizons for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by introducing them to a wide range of professions through hands‑on learning. Through its three‑year extracurricular programme, volunteers from diverse fields lead workshops and mentoring sessions, helping students build confidence and curiosity while staying engaged through weekend schools and a long‑term alumni network.
