What we do
Clarion Futures focuses on funding community projects and helping people find jobs and training, develop digital skills, and manage their money.
We provide people with the tools and support to help overcome challenges and fulfil their potential. In 2024-25, Clarion Futures invested more than £16m in communities nationwide, resulting in:
- 1,505 people supported into work, including placing 151 people into apprenticeships
- More than 5,400 households supported with one-to-one money guidance and energy advice
- £128.3m in social value
Every individual we help and community we support are part of our wider social purpose and mission to provide homes for those who need them most.
Daniel's story
Daniel, a Clarion resident with muscular dystrophy, reignited his passion for film after joining a Clarion Futures film school in Penge run by Iconic Steps. The hands-on course in camera work, sound, and editing helped him rebuild confidence and discover new creative paths.
He’s since gained professional experience on a film shoot for Amazon, showing how Clarion Futures opens doors into creative industries and helps residents turn talent into opportunity.
Getting people into jobs and training
Our free national employment and training programme helps people into work, training, apprenticeships, and work placements. We also support people in starting up their own businesses.
We work with more than 300 employers, from the NHS and Royal Mail to Pret A Manger, to source the right job opportunities for our residents.
We also collaborate with more than 50 employers to provide apprenticeships in areas ranging from business administration and customer services to retail, health, and leisure.
Reinaldo's story
After a decade out of work due to a back injury, Reinaldo was supported by Clarion Futures and Wates to retrain as a Retrofit and Domestic Energy Assessor. The programme covered his training costs and gave him a route into the fast-growing green jobs sector.
Now in full-time work, Reinaldo helps make homes more energy efficient — a powerful example of how Clarion Futures enables residents to build meaningful, sustainable careers.
Active Inclusion programme
Run by Clarion Futures, the Active Inclusion Programme is a pioneering employment scheme led by Clarion and delivered by a consortium of housing associations.
The programme targets people facing a range of complex barriers to employment, providing coordinated and tailored 360-degree support.
Who we work with
We work with a wide mix of organisations. These range from local community groups to large government departments and corporates.
More than 300 companies have joined our national jobs and training programme. It is also supported by our major contractors EQUANS, United Living and Wates.
Other organisations we’re working with include:
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Microsoft
- NHS
- Plymouth Argyle FC
- Primark
- Royal Mail
Local authority
Development
RegenerationPartnerships with employment and training programmes
Clarion Futures plays a leading role in major employment and training programmes such as:
- Love London Working, a £34m programme that’s helped more than 7,160 people into work
- Increase Valorisation Sociale, a £10.3m cross-Channel employment and training programme.
- The Kickstart Housing Partnership that’s offered hundreds of young people paid work placements.
Colin's story
Colin, a Clarion Response operative, started as a caretaker before completing a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprenticeship. With tailored support to manage severe dyslexia, he achieved both his apprenticeship and an English qualification.
Now thriving in his new role, Colin’s journey reflects Clarion’s commitment to inclusive learning and helping colleagues reach their full potential.
