Every year, each of Birketts’ six offices chooses a Charity of the Year to fundraise for. For the next financial year, the firm will support charities whose work centres around combating a widespread issue of low social mobility. There's only a handful of organisations working to combat the issue, despite East and South East of England being ranked as one of the least socially mobile areas in the country.

Everyone in the Norwich office is excited to partner with 'Future Projects' as their chosen charity for 2026/2027.

Based in Earlham, Norwich, Future Projects is a locally rooted VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) organisation working directly with young people and adults who are at risk of becoming, or are currently, NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). They provide mentoring, skills development, alternative education provision, and tailored progression support to help individuals re-engage with learning, employment and training. Their work is highly community-focused, supporting those facing multiple barriers linked to social and educational disadvantage. They align closely with the outcomes of the Norwich Place Programme that we lead through Business in the Community, particularly around raising aspirations, improving life chances, and strengthening pathways into employment.