We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded funding through the KFC Youth Foundation’s 2026 Community Grants Programme.

We are proud to be one of 76 organisations selected from over 500 applications across the UK.

ReconnectEd was proud to take part in One Humanity’s event at Warwick Shire Hall, a collaborative gathering focused on how shared values can strengthen communities.

Our CEO, Alexandra Hanratty FRSA, delivered a keynote exploring the importance of connection in helping young people to flourish, highlighting how trusted relationships can transform outcomes for those at risk of exclusion.

Every child has the potential to succeed with the right support.

We’re proud to see our work growing in Warwickshire, supporting more young people to understand and manage their emotions and feel able to thrive, while supporting positive engagement with learning. .

Read more about our work in Warwickshire in this press release

Our CEO Alexandra Hanratty FRSA and Chair of Trustees Aidan Thompson, PhD recently attended the launch of Reconnecting: A Graphic Novel on Inclusion at the University of Huddersfield, a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

We are incredibly grateful to have received new funding from King Charles III Charitable Fund (KCCF) in support of our Expanding Horizons project in Warwickshire.

It will enable us to continue and grow our work, supporting young people to access meaningful, enriching opportunities that make a real difference to their lives.

We’re delighted to congratulate Ninestiles School, winners of the TES Inclusive School of the Year Award!

This recognition highlights the school’s unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

During the Summer term, we partnered with Beyond the 4 Walls to deliver a 10-week transition programme for Year 6 pupils our Coaches have been supporting at Mansel Primary, helping them prepare for their move to Yewlands Academy in September.

Dr Katy Granville-Chapman, ReconnectEd Trustee, gave ReconnectEd the spotlight at the inspiring Leadership for Flourishing Conference, kindly hosted by The University of Oxford's Worcester College at the end of June.

A huge thank you to the East Midlands Railway Community Rail Fund for supporting the next stage of Expanding Horizons. With their funding, we’ll co-create a project with our coaches to benefit our upcoming cohort, working closely with the local community and organisations to deliver something truly relevant and impactful.

Ryan has begun his training to become a Forest School Leader. We are so excited for Ryan to gain this qualification and to be able to promote more outdoor learning with our young people.

Merry Christmas from ReconnectEd’s young people!  Some of our pupils took part in a 10 week ‘early intervention’ crafts project during the Autumn term to develop their artistic skills, confidence and engagement. We are so grateful to The Radcliffe Trust for funding this project.

A huge you to The Talbot Trusts for supporting our Coaching Programme. This support will allow us to continue enabling the children we support to have better self-regulation and wellbeing, leading to increased resilience and self-awareness.

Following the visit from The Centre for Social Justice in January, we are delighted to have joined the CSJ Alliance.

Our CEO and Co-Founder, Alexandra Hanratty FRSA, recently spoke at the Leadership for Flourishing Conference at Wellington College.

We are very grateful to The Company of Cutlers Charitable Trust for their support. The funding we have received will go towards our Coaches, who are supporting our young people on a daily basis.

It was a pleasure to attend The Funding Network’s Summer Connector Event, and a huge thank you to all the wonderful donors and supporters. 

A huge you to The EQ Foundation for supporting our Coaching Programme.

We're delighted to have received multi-year funding from The Fore - this funding will provide a transformational impact on ReconnectEd

Our very own CEO and co-founder, Alexandra Hanratty FRSA, spoke to Paulette Edwards on BBC Radio Sheffield yesterday to spread the word of ReconnectEd and our pilot in Sheffield.

Today, we’re launching our first ever Impact Report from the first 6 months of our 3.5 year pilot with Brigantia Learning Trust. This marks an important milestone for us. Please look at the Impact Report and get in touch to help us to raise awareness of our work.