On the day new figures showed the number of young people not in education, employment or training had surpassed one million, BREAKOUT founder Roman Dibden joined BBC Breakfast alongside Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt to discuss what sits behind the statistics. The interview formed part of the BBC’s coverage of Alan Milburn’s newly published review into youth opportunity and growing concerns around the increasing number of young people feeling disconnected from education, em

Thursday 27th August 2026. 24 miles. 3 peaks. 1 purpose. This summer, supporters, employers, mentors, volunteers and friends of BREAKOUT will come together to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge as part of the very first BREAKOUT Day. A demanding 24-mile trek across Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. An early start. Tough climbs. Questionable decisions. One unforgettable day. But honestly? BREAKOUT Day is about far more than one hike. Because every single day, w

Young people are not the problem. The system is. A few weeks ago, BREAKOUT didn’t exist publicly. Alongside, our first impact partner HIPPO, we’ve delivered our very first Future Focus programme supporting young people across Greater Manchester to rebuild confidence, access opportunities and believe in themselves again. BREAKOUT was created from a growing frustration that too many young people are still being failed by systems that were never truly designed with them in mind.