Who we support
Support for people doing work that matters.
UNIT Foundation works with NGOs and community organisations that need stronger support systems, and with young people who need practical skills, mentorship and opportunities to contribute.
Eco-Africa Network climate team · An organisation UNIT supports
Two connected audiences
Who the work is designed for
We strengthen organisations close to communities and help develop people who can bring useful skills, ideas and energy into that work.
OrganisationsMaltiti Foundation · Community outreach
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NGOs and community organisations
We support both established organisations and credible initiatives that are still putting the right foundations in place.
- Registered NGOs, community organisations and credible early-stage initiatives
- Teams addressing a clear community or social need
- Organisations strengthening strategy, operations, communication or accountability
- Organisations adopting useful technology or preparing for grants and opportunities
Discuss organisation support →
People and early ideasBeTechConnected · Technology learning
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Young people and emerging builders
We support people developing useful skills, promising ideas and early ventures through programmes that combine learning with practice.
- Students, recent graduates and young people developing practical skills
- Emerging founders, creatives, freelancers and early-stage builders
- People exploring technology, design, communication or entrepreneurship
- Participants ready to learn, receive feedback and apply their skills to real work
Register interest →Registration records interest only; it is not a formal programme application.What support can address
Four routes into the work
Support is shaped around the actual need. An enquiry may involve one area or a connected combination of these areas.
01Build stronger organisations
Clarify purpose, improve structures, strengthen operations and establish practical frameworks for sustainable work.
02Use technology with purpose
Choose useful tools, improve digital systems and build a stronger online presence for communication and everyday work.
03Access credible opportunities
Identify relevant grants, technology programmes and other opportunities, then prepare stronger and more complete applications.
04Develop practical talent
Build technology and entrepreneurship skills through training, mentorship, projects and experience with real organisations.
See all programme areas →What makes a good fit
Readiness matters more than size.
UNIT can work with an organisation or person at an early stage when the purpose is clear, the need is real and there is willingness to participate actively in the process.
01A clear social or community purpose
The work should address a genuine need or develop useful capacity and opportunity.
02A specific challenge or learning goal
Clear needs make it easier to identify support that is useful and realistic.
03Willingness to participate
Support works best when teams and participants make time, share information and act on agreed steps.
04Respect for responsible practice
Honest communication, accountability and responsible use of technology are expected throughout.
How requests are considered
From first conversation to practical support
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Listen
We begin with the need, the work already being done and the outcome being sought.
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Review fit
We consider mission alignment, readiness, current capacity and the support available.
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Agree the scope
Where there is a fit, we define practical next steps and what each side is responsible for.
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Support and follow through
We provide the agreed help, review progress and identify useful next opportunities.
Submitting an enquiry or registering interest does not guarantee funding, a placement, programme admission or any particular form of support.
UNIT is not presenting itself as a grant-making body. We help organisations identify relevant opportunities and strengthen their readiness, but decisions remain with the organisations offering those opportunities.
We confirm support only after reviewing fit, readiness, safeguarding needs and the people and resources available at the time.
Find your next step
Tell us what you are building or where support is needed.
