Mission 44 is a charitable foundation that supports bold organisations, leaders and ideas to reimagine the future and empower young people from underserved communities.

Every young person deserves the chance to thrive no matter what their background.

Through grantmaking, research and advocacy, we want to disrupt the status quo and build a fairer society.

We fund bold organisations, leaders and ideas who share our vision for a more inclusive future.
WHY WE EXIST
4x
Children from disadvantaged communities are four times more likely to be excluded from school than their peers
27%
The GSCE achievement 
gap between students eligible for free school meals and their peers
3x
The unemployment rate for Black young people is three times higher than the overall youth unemployment rate
23%
of young people agree they’ll never recover from the emotional impact of the pandemic
OUR AMBITION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Build a more inclusive education system led by diverse teaching staff.
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Open doors to careers within STEM, motorsport, and the creative industries.
EMPOWERMENT
EMPOWERMENT
Empower young people to become an influential force for change.

LATEST NEWS

Mission 44 welcomes 60 young Brazilians to the São Paulo Grand Prix
28 Nov 2023
Mission 44 welcomes 60 young Brazilians to the São Paulo Grand Prix
Mission 44 hosts youth STEM Inspiration Event at the United States Grand Prix
26 Oct 2023
Mission 44 hosts youth STEM Inspiration Event at the United States Grand Prix
The Royal Academy of Engineering and Mission 44 announce the first recipients of the MSc Motorsport Scholarship
17 Oct 2023
The Royal Academy of Engineering and Mission 44 announce the first recipients of the MSc Motorsport Scholarship
Mission 44 CEO, Jason Arthur, shares highlights from our Annual Report
28 Sep 2023
Mission 44 CEO, Jason Arthur, shares highlights from our Annual Report

“I set up Mission 44 because I want young people from diverse backgrounds to realise their greatness and know their dreams matter just as much as anyone else’s.”

SIR LEWIS HAMILTON
SEVEN-TIME FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPION