What AllChild does

AllChild is a UK-registered charity (charity number 1160947) and company limited by guarantee, founded in 2016 as West London Zone and rebranded to AllChild in 2025 as it scaled beyond its founding geography. The organisation delivers a two-year, in-school 'Impact Programme' for children and young people at the tipping point of need, using full-time trained adults ('Link Workers') embedded in partner schools who build trusted relationships with identified children (around 30-40 per Link Worker), coordinate personalised support plans with families and teachers, and refer into a curated network of 50+ Delivery Partners for activities including tutoring, mental health counselling, sport, arts and mentoring.

The operating model is place-based and community co-designed, with delivery structured around Local Authority partnerships (Westminster City Council, Wigan Council, Salford City Council, East Sussex County Council) and individual school contracts. Technology is intentionally non-proprietary: there is no software platform; the 'intellectual property' is the methodology, the trained Link Worker workforce, and a decade of longitudinal outcome data covering 9,000+ children, including documented metrics on attendance improvement (75%), escalation prevention (91% do not escalate to social care), programme completion (98%), and cost avoidance (£36,000 direct savings and £85,000 lifetime economic value per child).

AllChild is funded through a collective, outcome-based model that pools investment from Local Authorities (via social outcomes contracts), schools, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and philanthropists. The model is free for schools and families. Operations are run from a headquarters at EdCity in White City, West London, with regional delivery teams in Wigan (launched 2024), and launch programmes due September 2026 in Salford and Hastings. Headcount is approximately 120, spanning delivery, operations, fundraising, marketing, finance and impact functions. The board is chaired by Sir Harvey McGrath (former Man Group and Prudential chairman; chair of Big Society Capital) and includes trustees from Goldman Sachs, Permira, General Atlantic, Rocco Forte Hotels, and Wigan Council, signalling deep institutional and financial-sector ties despite the absence of any controlling ownership interest.

Name

AllChild

Legal name

AllChild

Website

https://allchild.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AllChild is a UK charity delivering a two-year, in-school Impact Programme through full-time Link Workers who coordinate support for children facing social, emotional, and academic challenges, serving 75 schools across West London, Wigan, Salford, and Hastings with funding from Local Authorities, trusts, corporates, and philanthropists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Children Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Youth early intervention
• In-school support services
• Children social services
• Social outcomes contracts
• Community-led charity

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic and Trust Funding: Funding from trusts and foundations that strengthen partnerships across schools, local authorities and community organisations to embed early support in more schools and places. Philanthropic donors allow AllChild to drive lasting change in children's lives, building a strong ecosystem of support around them.
2. Local Authority Public Sector Funding: Social outcomes contracts combining funding from Local Authorities. Funding is tied to proven results and agreed goals, protecting resources while empowering communities. Local Authorities include Westminster City Council, Wigan Council, Salford City Council, and East Sussex County Council.
3. School Funding: Schools contribute to the collective funding model. By pooling resources, costs are kept low for schools while enabling comprehensive support programmes.
4. Corporate Partnership Funding: Corporate partners provide strategic investment in early support, placing full-time Link Workers in schools. Also includes skills-based volunteering and specialist expertise that strengthens systems.
5. Social Outcomes Contracts: Working in partnership with funders to demonstrate impact in every place. Instead of funding set number of workshops or sessions, funded on outcomes - improvements in school attendance or social and emotional wellbeing. This allows flexibility in how support is delivered while maintaining accountability for results.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AllChild delivers a two-year, in-school, strengths-based Impact Programme for children and young people at the tipping point of need. Full-time Link Workers are embedded in partner schools where they build trusted relationships with around 40 children (primary) or 30 (secondary), coordinate personalised support with families and teachers, and connect children to a network of 50+ Delivery Partners providing sport, creativity, wellbeing, mentoring and academic activities. The programme is delivered free to schools and families and is funded through social outcomes contracts combining Local Authority, philanthropic, and corporate investment.

Product overview

AllChild is a charity providing the Impact Programme - a two-year, in-school, strengths-based intervention. The core offering centres on Link Workers (full-time trusted adults based in schools) who deliver personalised support to identified children, coordinating with a network of 50+ Delivery Partners for activities including sport, creativity, wellbeing, mentoring and academic support. Additional offerings include the Alumni Network for programme graduates and the Power Up community leadership programme. Funding is managed through social outcomes contracts combining public and private sector investment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impact Programme A two-year, in-school, strengths-based programme delivered by dedicated Link Workers who support each child through personalised goals, one-to-one sessions, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners. Aimed at children and young people at the tipping point of need in partner primary and secondary schools.
• Alumni Network A growing network for young people aged 13+ who have completed the Impact Programme, offering pathways as Ambassadors, Advisors, and Changemakers through monthly workshops, training, and leadership opportunities. Aimed at former participants of the Impact Programme.
• Power Up Community Leadership Programme A three-year community leadership programme in White City that creates opportunities for children, young people and parents to take on leadership roles, identifying priorities for collective action using community organising. Launched in partnership with Ark schools and Citizens UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of children and young people improve school attendance
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westminster City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllChild's partnership with Westminster City Council brings a new richness to their local Early Help system. AllChild works with schools across Westminster as part of the West London operations, with Link Workers embedded in schools to deliver the Impact Programme.
• Wigan CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllChild partnered with Wigan Council launching in 2024, supporting 480 children across 13 schools in Wigan. The programme has been developed with local councils and voluntary-sector partners to respond to local priorities including improving school attendance, reducing suspensions and mental-health referrals.
• Salford City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllChild launching programme in Salford in September 2026, partnering with Salford City Council and local voluntary and charity organisations. 300 children expected to be reached in first three years, with funding from council, schools and philanthropists.
• East Sussex County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllChild partnership with East Sussex County Council launching in Hastings in September 2026. £3 million investment funds the programme focusing on holistic support for children. Carolyn Fair, Director of Children's Services, supports the partnership.
• Ark (Ark Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArk is a major education charity operating multiple academies. AllChild partners with Ark schools including Ark Bentworth, Ark Brunel, Ark King Solomon, Ark White City, and others. Jointly launched 'Power Up' community leadership programme in White City in 2026.
• Citizens UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organising organisation supporting the Power Up project. Citizens UK provides community organising framework enabling schools, families and local organisations to identify priorities and take collective action on issues affecting communities.
• Greater Manchester Combined AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Manchester has been designated the UK's first Preventative Demonstrator. AllChild's partnerships with Wigan and Salford position young people to benefit from partnerships between local authorities, private companies and voluntary organisations.
• QPR (Queens Park Rangers Trust)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQPR Trust works across seven London boroughs providing opportunities focused on health, education, social inclusion and participation. Partners with AllChild to provide activities that help children grow in confidence and wellbeing.
• The Tutor TrustcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTutoring organisation bringing passionate, qualified tutors from local universities into schools. Sessions focus on Maths, English and Science, building pupils' confidence and foundations for success.
• Oasis Farm WaterloocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrban farm offering therapeutic and educational activities for children, improving engagement, addressing challenging behaviour, and building self-esteem through nature-based learning programmes.
• Place2BecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelf-referral counselling service providing targeted 1:1 and group counselling sessions, alongside a self-referral service for children and young people to access mental health and emotional support.
• Withers LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational law firm partnering with AllChild for Law Insight Day at Chelsea Academy. Legal professionals shared experiences and provided students with first-hand look at careers in law.
• Bridging the BarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation working to improve access to the barristers' profession. Partnered with AllChild and Withers LLP for Law Insight Day providing mentorship and career guidance.
• Goldman SachscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal investment bank. Staff organised trip at AllChild offices where alumni developed ideas for mentoring programmes. John Storey, Partner at Goldman Sachs, is a trustee of AllChild.
• Harlem Children's ZonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York community organisation that inspired AllChild's model. Aims for long term change in disadvantaged communities as well as better outcomes with individual children at risk. John Storey worked there before joining Goldman Sachs.
• Rotterdam's Team ToekomstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial impact organisation in Rotterdam inspired by AllChild's model. Helps children take advantage of educational and welfare opportunities in their communities. Expanded from Delfshaven district to five neighbourhoods since 2020.
• 50+ Delivery PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal organisations, charities and community groups bringing local knowledge, meaningful activities and specialist expertise to Impact Programmes. Includes sports providers, arts organisations, tutoring services, mental health support, and more. Partners include: And Circus, Boxing for Better, Jamie's Farm, KIT Theatre, St Giles Trust, Thrive Communication Therapy, Urbanwise London, and many others.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Citizens UK: Community organising charity and AllChild partner on the Power Up programme. Provides the community organising framework and political voice infrastructure that complements AllChild's service delivery.
• Chance UK: London-based charity providing long-term mentoring for children facing challenges at school and at home. Operates a similar relational, place-based intervention model targeting children at risk of negative outcomes.

Direct peers

• Catch22: Social business delivering early intervention, education and family support services across the UK, whose former CEO Chris Wright is now AllChild Vice-Chair. Comparable outcomes-based, public-sector-facing operating model.
• Harlem Children's Zone: New York-based nonprofit running the original place-based, cradle-to-career model of coordinated child and family support that explicitly inspired AllChild. Serves as the conceptual benchmark for AllChild's Link Worker and Delivery Partner ecosystem.
• Place2Be: UK charity providing in-school mental health counselling and self-referral support for children, and an AllChild Delivery Partner. Operates a similarly school-embedded, outcomes-tracked service model for vulnerable pupils.

Others

• Big Society Capital: UK social investment wholesaler chaired by Sir Harvey McGrath, who is also AllChild's Chairman. Strong governance and funding channel overlap, though Big Society Capital operates as a funder rather than delivery counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Barnardo's: Largest UK children's charity, delivering a wide portfolio of services including early intervention, family support, and children's services commissioning. Operates at much greater scale across the same beneficiary populations AllChild targets.
• The Children's Society: National UK charity supporting disadvantaged children through targeted programmes including exploitation prevention and mental health support. Comparable in mission scope and school/community delivery channels.
• NSPCC: UK-wide children's protection charity running school-based services, helplines, and family support programmes. Highly comparable beneficiary group and school-linked delivery, but at significantly larger national scale.
• Action for Children: Major UK children's services charity delivering early help, family support, and youth services often commissioned by Local Authorities. Overlaps with AllChild's Local Authority partnership and outcomes-contract funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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