Inspiring the next generation through careers and real-world experience

Learners at the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility in Sunderland had the opportunity to gain an insight into the world of business and career development when Harrison Foundation trustee Daniel Harrison MBE shared his own experiences and advice.

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A Royal Visit to Mark the Restoration of Government House in Antigua

The Harrison Foundation was part of an historic occasion as Their Majesties The King and Queen visited the newly restored Government House in Antigua and Barbuda during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this month.

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Harrison Foundation celebrates official renaming of Potters sports grounds in Antigua and Barbuda

The Harrison Foundation is celebrating a significant milestone in its work in Antigua and Barbuda, following the official renaming of the Potters sports grounds in recognition of the Harrison family’s longstanding commitment to creating opportunities through sport, education and community development.

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Harrison Foundation renews support for Antigua’s National Sailing Academy

The Harrison Foundation is continuing its support for the National Sailing Academy in Antigua and Barbuda, following a successful first year that saw 21 students from the nearby Harrison Centre for Social Mobility take to the water, develop new skills and explore career opportunities in the island’s growing marine industry.

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Harrison Foundation celebrates life-changing achievements at Foundation of Light’s 25th anniversary awards

The Harrison Foundation celebrated the achievements of young people across the North East by sponsoring the Foundation of Light’s 25th Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner this month, recognising the charity’s remarkable contribution to changing lives.

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2025: A year of creating opportunity and strengthening communities

The Harrison Foundation’s recently published annual accounts provide an opportunity to look back at what was achieved during 2025 and, more importantly, the difference our support made to people and communities in North East England and overseas in Antigua and Barbuda.

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Harrison Foundation doubles Great North Run fundraising to £18,252 for The Sunshine Fund

The Harrison Foundation is doubling the impact of an incredible fundraising effort by The Sunshine Fund’s Junior and Mini Great North Run team, after young runners raised an impressive £9,126 for the North East charity.

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Why the North East’s NEET crisis demands a long-term response

The Centre for Social Justice’s new report, 16–24 Going Under: Tackling the NEETs crisis in the North East, should be viewed as both a warning and a call to action.

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