Making The Leap

Raise Aspirations, Increase Opportunities, Change Young Lives.


At Making The Leap, as a social mobility charity, our mission is to transform the futures of young people from less-advantaged socio-economic backgrounds by providing training that builds their skills, confidence, and outlook, enabling them to succeed in their chosen career.

We believe that every young person deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of their background. Since 1993, we’ve helped those aged 11–25 in London by increasing aspirations and opportunities. We he...

Upcoming Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It's never too late to join one of these great events.

Hampton Court Palace 10k - March

Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon - March

Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026

London, UK

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Manchester Marathon

Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Tough Mudder - London West 5K - Saturday

May 9, 2026 - May 9, 2026

10 Greenlands Farm, Dairy Ln, Hambleden, Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3AS, UK

Hampton Court Palace 10k - May

May 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Hampton Ct Way, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

May 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026

The Headrow, Leeds LS1 2QS, UK

Leeds Marathon

May 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026

The Headrow, Leeds LS1 2QS, UK