Knowledge from
Experience

Our Schemes get MPs to meet the people, hear the voices and see the impacts
of the organisations, charities and businesses at the heart of our communities.
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A registered non-profit foundation
In Parliament: For Parliament
We work in Parliament under the patronage of the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Apolitical and Impartial
We work with and for all political parties.
Context across a Sector
Each Scheme includes a range of voices from across the sector to give context.
“These Schemes do something so important.

They turn curiosity into understanding, and understanding into confidence.”
About Us
MPs navigate an increasingly complex world, with limited time and under constant pressure. Over ten months, our Schemes programme blends real visits and experiences with the people and organisations working across the UK. Beyond briefings and snapshots.

PKF Schemes give MPs the time and space to engage fully. Allowing them to build their knowledge of how a whole sector fits together. Forming lasting connections with those they meet and an emotional understanding of both the challenges and opportunities.Informed debate is the beating heart of democracy, underpinned by emotionally engaged and knowledgeable people.

With more knowledge, curiosity turns into understanding. And understanding becomes confidence.
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Our Schemes
Youth & Education
Examining how education, opportunity, and young people's experiences shape the society and workforce of tomorrow.
Industry & Infrastructure
Exploring the systems, industries, and investments that power the UK's economy, connectivity, and long-term competitiveness.
Frontline Services Scheme
How do emergency services operate across the UK, from publicly funded responders to volunteer charities working together on the frontline to keep communities safe?
Health Scheme
A structured parliamentary scheme enabling MPs to engage directly with the UK’s health system, research institutions, and life sciences organisations, exploring how policy, science, and delivery intersect across prevention, care, innovation, and public health.
Energy & Environment Scheme
What is the UK's energy makeup and where do future energy usage and prices, water quality, biodiversity, environmental impact and net zero all overlap?
Wellbeing & Sport Scheme
Exploring where wellbeing, sport, physical activity, the outdoors and communities intersect in contributing to a healthier, more resilient society.
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Our Foundation
Knowledge sharing beyond Westminster
The Parliamentary Knowledge Foundation was founded with two objectives: to support the professional development and knowledge base of MPs, and to strengthen democratic processes by promoting engaged, knowledgeable parliamentary debate.

We're an independent, apolitical, non-profit foundation that works with MPs from all parties.

MPs spend time together outside Westminster, which breaks down barriers and builds collective understanding that supports better scrutiny, better understanding and better representation.

Strong governance underpins everything. Our Advisory Board provides strategic direction, political guidance and sector expertise. Every scheme is overseen by an Advisory Committee of 8-10 sector experts who ensure content quality, balanced perspectives and absolute impartiality.

We create the structure and governance that makes knowledge sharing possible, connecting MPs with partners who show their expertise, excellence and challenges.
About PKF
Independent & Apolitical
Clear governance, transparent oversight, and strict neutrality.
Blended Funding
From charitable foundations, businesses and institutions.
Efficient for MPs
Structured modules designed to fit within tight parliamentary schedules.
National Reach
Working with organisations, charities, businesses and the public sector across the UK.
Featured Projects

Case Studies & Reports

After each completed module, PKF publishes a short summary report outlining key insights, evidence, and outcomes. These case studies help partners, Parliamentarians, and stakeholders understand the impact of each visit.
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Wellbeing & Sport Scheme
Newcastle United Visit – Wellbeing & Sport Scheme Report (2025)
In November 2025, Members of Parliament visited Newcastle United as part of the Wellbeing & Sport Scheme, taking part in a two-day programme exploring elite sport, community wellbeing, and data-driven performance.
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Energy & Environment Scheme
Poole, Dorset
Hinkley Point C Visit – Energy & Environment Scheme Report (2025)
In November 2025, Members of Parliament visited Hinkley Point C and the National College for Nuclear in Somerset as part of the Energy & Environment Scheme. The visit provided MPs with direct exposure to the scale, complexity, and long-term significance of the UK’s first new nuclear power station in over 30 years.
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Frontline Services Scheme
Poole, Dorset
RNLI College Visit – Frontline Services Scheme Report (2025)
In October 2025, Members of Parliament took part in a two-day immersive visit to the RNLI College in Poole as part of the Frontline Services Scheme. The visit provided MPs with first-hand exposure to the scale, complexity, and professionalism of RNLI operations—far beyond public perceptions of lifeboat rescues alone.
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Upcoming Modules
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Secondary Education
Adolescence has become measurably harder. Attendance has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, mental-health referrals are at record highs, and academic pressures now compete with smartphone use.
Location
TBC
Status
Upcoming
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Youth & Education
Ten Tors Volunteering
The Ten Tors race sees 400 teams of young adults from across the UK complete on one of the three routes across Dartmoor. The cohort will volunteer at one of the checkpoints along the course.
Location
TBC
Status
Upcoming
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Youth & Education
Post-16 Education Pathways
Post 16 choices shape the future workforce more than any other educational stage, with A levels, T levels, BTECs, apprenticeships and university competing for the same young people.
Location
TBC
Status
Upcoming
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Youth & Education
International: Norway
As Norway redevelops its total defence model, what does one of the UK’s closest neighbours see as its immediate threats? How does this model—training directly for a career role—differ from the UK’s system and set-up?
Location
Norway
Status
Upcoming
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Youth & Education
Education and Creative Industries
The UK creative sector is a global heavyweight, but the routes in are narrow, often unpaid and overwhelmingly weighted to those who can afford to wait.
Location
TBC
Status
Upcoming
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Youth & Education

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