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Step Forward & MIB Programme

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Help someone take the first real step into employment. Every bursary you fund changes a life — and creates measurable social value in your community.

The Programme

Step Forward & MIB Programme

The Step Forward Programme is ProSphere CIC's flagship employability initiative — a structured, community-based programme that takes individuals from confidence-building through to real workplace experience.

At the heart of Step Forward is the Modern Industry Bridge (MIB) Programme — a structured pathway that takes participants from their first CV through to 60 hours of named trainee workplace experience in a real organisation. MIB is not a simulation. It is a genuine bridge between community and career.

Every bursary you fund covers the full cost of one person's journey through the programme — from their first session to their final placement report. 100% of bursary contributions go directly to programme delivery.

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Individual Giving

Fund a Bursary as an Individual

You don't need to be a corporation to change someone's life. Whether you give £10 or fund a full programme journey, your contribution goes directly to a real person taking their first steps into employment. This is personal. This is local. This matters.

£10
Programme Participation Award

Funds a completion award for one participant who finishes the full Step Forward programme and submits a real job application through our MIB process — recognising their courage and commitment.

Perfect for individuals who want to make a small but meaningful contribution.

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£444
MIB Completion Bursary

Funds one person's complete journey through the ProSphere MIB Programme — from CV and cover letter, through employer interview, to 60 hours of structured workplace experience as a named trainee in a real organisation.

Perfect for individuals, small businesses, and community supporters.

£2,220
Full MIB Cohort

Funds a complete cohort of five MIB participants — five people, five trainee placements, five futures changed in one cycle of the programme.

Perfect for local businesses, community groups, and family foundations.

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Corporate & ESG Giving

Fund a Bursary as a Corporate Partner

For developers, contractors, professional services firms, and public sector bodies — funding a ProSphere bursary is a direct, evidenced investment in the community where you operate. Every contribution generates measurable social value data for your ESG reporting, tender submissions, and stakeholder communications.

£10
Programme Participation Award

Funds one participant's completion recognition award — acknowledging the commitment of every person who completes Step Forward and enters the MIB application process.

Entry level contribution for teams, staff giving schemes, or matched giving programmes.

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£444
MIB Completion Bursary

Funds one participant's complete MIB Programme journey — from application through to 60 hours of structured trainee workplace experience. Includes a named impact report for your ESG records.

Ideal for SMEs, professional services firms, and corporate CSR budgets.

£2,220
Full MIB Cohort Sponsorship

Funds a complete cohort of five MIB participants. Includes full cohort impact report, ProSphere social value certificate, and recognition as a Step Forward Bursary Partner on our website and communications.

Ideal for developers, contractors, corporates, and public sector bodies with social value obligations.

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Why Partner With Us

What Corporate Funders Receive

Measurable Social Value

Every funded bursary generates a named impact report with participant outcomes, progression data, and human stories for your ESG and social value reporting.

Direct Community Investment

100% of bursary contributions go directly to programme participants — fully traceable and reportable.

UN SDG Alignment

ProSphere's work directly supports SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Reputational Value

Demonstrate active community investment in the borough where you operate, trade, or develop.

Flexible Contribution Levels

From a single participation award to a full cohort — bursary funding is available at every level of commitment.

What You Receive

Named impact report per funded bursary with participant outcomes and progression data
ProSphere social value certificate confirming contribution amount and community impact
Recognition as a Step Forward Bursary Partner on ProSphere's website and social media (cohort level and above)
Quantified social value data suitable for annual ESG reports, tender submissions, and stakeholder communications
A direct connection to the community your organisation operates in
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Get in touch with our team to discuss funding options, ask questions, or set up a bursary contribution. We will guide you through every step.

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