In memory of Debbie
“We chose to support SHINE in her memory because its work reflects so many of the values she held throughout her life."
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SHINE: Support and Help IN Education
Empowering teachers to change lives.
SHINE is an education charity that finds and backs exceptional teachers with the ideas to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children.
We fund, evaluate and scale evidence-based innovations that raise attainment and strengthen schools across the North of England.
Innovation
SHINE identifies, evaluates, and scales up the most promising educational ideas.
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Philanthropy
SHINE connects donors with teachers to create new opportunities for disadvantaged children.
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Insight
SHINE uses evidence from its work to influence positive changes for children.
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Our latest impact
What we achieved over the past 12 months
SHINE's projects have made a significant impact.
In the last 12 months, we have helped more than 100,000 children across nearly 750 schools, while also providing support to over 26,000 parents and 5,220 teachers.
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Opportunities to join our network of successful practice across the North.
Discover our funding opportunities, the support we offer, and ways to participate in our programmes.
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It's easy to make a donation to SHINE. Even the smallest gift could make a big difference to the lives of children in the North.
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SHINE's projects
Find out more about the projects and programmes we support
SHINE backs innovative learning approaches aimed at levelling the playing field for all children.
We fund school-based projects supporting children aged 0-19, addressing a wide range of areas such as reading, maths, science, verbal communication, parental engagement, school transitions, and wellbeing.
Find out moreEducation should unleash life’s potential, but too often, a child’s future is shaped by their background and circumstances beyond their control.
Many from low-income homes start school without key skills, fall behind, and over half leave school without essential GCSEs in English and maths – limiting their opportunities for further education or good jobs.
The divide is particularly acute in parts of the North.
Quick links to our Latest Updates
SHINE Sunderland writing project helping more pupils build strong foundations for GCSE English
Early evidence suggests structured approach to teaching writing can improve outcomes for secondary pupils – particularly disadvantaged learners.
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Caitlyn’s story: How revision support helped student achieve her potential in science
How a SHINE science revision programme helped a determined student go from a U to a strong pass in just a few months.
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We are currently seeking applicants to join our Board of Trustees
NewsInspiring Stories of impact
Khadija’s story
Khadija arrived in Bradford from Pakistan in 2019. She didn’t speak very much English and was particularly worried about how her youngest daughter, Hafsa, was going to manage at school.
Not knowing many people in the city, and with little knowledge of British education, Khadija tried her best to teach 3-year-old Hafsa with some resources she purchased herself, but it was a struggle.
Sofia’s Story
Sofia "had no idea what UCAS was" before starting her A-Levels. By the end of college, she had secured a place to study biomedicine at a top London University.
Sofia, who speaks English as an additional language, came to study at Leeds Sixth Form College. She struggled with anxiety towards learning and had low confidence in her ability, particularly when it came to attempting exam questions.
Eva’s Story
It’s amazing the sudden progress she has made. The way she will now speak to adults confidently and share her ideas. It’s just incredible.
Ever since starting reception, Eva had been very shy. She always avoided eye contact with adults and never put her hand up in class to share ideas. Both Eva’s mum and her teacher were acutely aware of how reluctant she was at school.