Helping our communities to fly
Barclays is committed to building a stronger and more inclusive economy that’s better for everyone. As well as being there for customers and clients, the bank is helping our communities to fly by enabling people to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed and helping businesses to grow.
Everyone deserves to fly
We're helping millions of young people grow their confidence and skills to find their way into the workplace.
Skills and employability
We’re unlocking the skills and employment opportunities that people need to progress.
Enhancing skills and confidence
Through LifeSkills, we’re helping people develop the vital employability and financial skills they need to succeed at work, thrive in the digital age and better manage their money.
Improving digital skills
Through Digital Eagles, we’re enabling people to be more confident with technology, get the most out of digital banking and stay safe online.
Building careers beyond the military
Through Military & Veterans Outreach, we’re supporting service personnel and veterans to build careers beyond the military, including at the bank.
Developing skills through football
Through Barclays Community Football Fund, we’re giving grants to community sports groups who need it most, helping to make football more accessible to young people across the UK.
Sustainable growth
We’re championing innovation and sustainable growth by unlocking the world of finance to enable businesses and economies to grow.
Enabling entrepreneurs to connect and innovate
Through Eagle Labs we’re enabling entrepreneurs across the UK to access a range of support to help them connect, innovate, and grow.
Helping businesses to tackle global challenges
Through Unreasonable Impact, we’re supporting high-growth entrepreneurs around the world with the network and resources to address global issues and scale their businesses.
Investing in sustainability-focused start-ups
Through the Sustainable Impact Capital Programme, we’re investing £500m in sustainability-focused start-ups to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon economy.
Accelerating innovation in financial services
Though Rise, we’re accelerating innovation in the financial services industry by enabling start-ups and scale-ups to connect and scale.
Helping our communities
From developing employability skills to championing digital confidence, Barclays is helping our communities to fly. Watch some of our programmes in action.
LifeSkills with The Talent Foundry
Working with The Talent Foundry, young people in schools in underserved communities will receive LifeSkills support at least four times to give them vital confidence, skills and knowledge.
Digital Eagles
We’re enabling people across the UK to be more confident with technology, get the most out of digital banking and stay safe online through Barclays' network of thousands of Digital Eagles.
The Trussell Trust
In partnership with the Trussell Trust, we're supporting people struggling to afford the essentials. Together we’re increasing the number of food banks offering financial inclusion services from 43% to 75% by March 2025.
Supporting our communities
From building employability skills to championing sustainable business growth, find out how Barclays is helping communities across the UK to thrive.
Supporting communities with the rising cost of living
Through our partnerships with specialist organisations, we’re providing support to communities across the UK who are struggling with the rising cost of living.
Supporting people through the pandemic
Through our COVID-19 Community Aid Package, we gave £100m to support more than 370 charity partners, delivering vital relief to communities impacted by the pandemic.
