Adviza is a registered charity that inspires and supports young people and adults to progress in learning and work. We aim to raise people’s aspirations, motivate them to achieve their full potential and support them when they have to make key decisions about their future. The work we do can help transform lives and we never forget it.

The unprecedented global Covid-19 pandemic and its fallout have resulted in significant demand for Adviza’s insight, expertise and support services. Our team is more committed than ever to adapt, learn and support our clients to the very best of our ability during these challenging times. We are proud to lead our regions in education and career support for all.

What we do

Our clients can be any individual or group of people needing professional, impartial careers information, advice and guidance - or intensive support - to help them achieve their full potential.

• We provide intensive support programmes to help people overcome barriers to progression in learning and work, funded through public bodies, local authorities and other agencies
• We work in partnership with schools and colleges providing careers information, advice and guidance for pupils
• We produce the school careers resources eCLIPS and Careers Planet
• We offer paid-for services for individuals including careers guidance sessions and Morrisby assessments, and have a bursary scheme so those who are eligible can get these free of charge.

Our mission

Everyone in Adviza works to improve the life chances of those preparing for, or those furthest away from, employment; promoting social inclusion and encouraging fulfilling career aspirations.

Our vision

Our vision is to develop and deliver impactful programmes that provide opportunity, inspiration and confidence; empowering and motivating those we work with, and our staff, to achieve their full potential.

Our values

At Adviza we aim to be:

• Resilient: we adapt to change and support others to do the same
• Resourceful: we develop strong partnerships and use our resources wisely and effectively
• Respectful: we are inclusive and welcome difference
• Reflective: we learn from experience and measure our impact
• Responsible: we look after our environment and work in a sustainable way
• Relevant: we are innovative, creative and agile; ensuring we can always meet the changing needs of those we support.

Our history

Adviza was established in 2001 as Connexions Berkshire, delivering careers guidance as part of a national Connexions service under direct contract from central government. In 2006 the Connexions budget was devolved to local authorities, and in 2008 we successfully bid for the Connexions contracts for Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. That same year the renamed Connexions Thames Valley became a registered charity (1132201). In July 2012 the charity's name was changed to Adviza in a rebranding exercise.

Annual Report and Accounts

Get the latest Annual Report and Accounts here to learn more about our charity’s activities, impact and finances.

Annual Report and Accounts 2022-2023