Established in 1990, Salford Foundation is a social inclusion charity that creates opportunities for young people and adults across Salford and Greater Manchester to build better futures. Through its dedicated Raising Aspirations team (incorporating its Business Education Partnership work) and employability services, the organisation connects local businesses with high schools and community participants to deliver workplace visits, employer-led insight days, CV and interview workshops, mentoring, and work experience placements. Key initiatives include the Kickstart Your Future school employer programme, STEPS, and targeted adult and youth work placement partnerships.