what is rise day?
RISE Up takes place every year in June, and is an opportunity for communities and organisations to RISE UP against youth unemployment. People from all walks of life will walk, climb, run, swim and row to raise funds. These funds will help support work readiness programmes, mentoring and work placements for marginalised young people throughout the UK.
RISE Day is organised and funded by the RISE UP charity which specialises in supporting some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people in finding meaningful careers. For the young people we work with, a job isn’t just a job – it’s security, shelter, financial independence, a sense of belonging and a hope for a better future.
the stats
yOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
IS INCREASING
The number of UK young people in employment in October to December 2023 fell by 94,000 compared to the previous year.
more young people now rely on benefits
In January 2024, 284,700 people aged 18 to 24 claimed unemployment related benefits, that’s an increase of 19,000 compared to 2023.
young people in the uk are being hit the hardest
UK youth unemployment stands at a rate of 12.6% compared to 10.6% of OEDC member countries.
join us in providing a hand-up, rather than a hand-out
RISE Day presents a fun and easy way for organisations to give back to their communities, benefit from enhanced team building, improve workplace culture and build upon existing Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
RELIVE our past #RiseDay
3 ways to get involved
1. join our fundraising event
RISE UP hosts an annual fundraising day dedicated to combatting youth unemployment in the UK. Facing a job market that increasingly excludes them, vulnerable and marginalised young people must show immense resilience to succeed.
To honor and support their journey, our team and supporters take on a major physical challenge each year.
Following the success of our previous treks - including Mount Snowdon, the Jurassic Coast walk and the Edale Skyline in the Peak District - we are excited to announce that planning for our next challenge is officially underway.
Details on this year's location and how you can get involved will be announced shortly.
2. host your own event
Are you passionate about combating youth unemployment? Are you looking for a way to inspire and motivate your teams around a common cause? Then organising your own RISE Day activity could be just the ticket.
Get creative when thinking up your own challenge for RISE Day and join in on the joint fundraising and social awareness campaign. Together we can make a big difference in changing young lives.
If you’re interested in hosting your own event, our fundraising team are on hand every step of the way with support in event development and planning, communications, fundraising and much more. Register your interest.
3. sponsor rise day
Looking for a quick and easy way to partner with us in the fight against youth unemployment? Become a RISE Day sponsor and have your brand showcased in our nationwide fundraising campaign and promotional activity.
Packages and options are bespoke depending on your individual needs, for further information email:
rise day with HIPPO Digital
Hippo Digital are one of a number of organisations benefiting from participating in Rise Day, find out how the initiative is helping Hippo Digital meet its social value objectives, build culture and promote personal health.
Get in touch with RISE UP
RISE UP is committed to supporting young people into meaningful work opportunities. Whether you are a young person looking for support into work or an employer ready to create opportunities, we’d love to hear from you—please get in touch by filling out the form below.