23rd February 2024 Spotlight... on our amazing fundraisers

As part of our spotlight series from the 2022-23 academic year, we'd like to say thank you to the individuals and organisations who have raised funds and provided pro-bono support to help us support over 45,000 young people.

Cycle Challenge 2022

A team of cyclists from the construction industry rode 300 miles across the coast-to-coast of France, raising £22,999 in September 2022. With thanks to Morgan Sindall Construction and Willmott Dixon who sponsored the 2022 challenge, the team are now planning the fifth expedition for 2024.

The Inca Trail

After two years of planning and fundraising, and a delay due to the pandemic, a team of 23 trekkers from Dell Technologies completed their challenge to hike the Inca Trail in September 2022.

The challenge saw the team trekking 50km over four days at altitudes up to 4,205m before reaching Machu Picchu on the final day and raising £69,511. The team are now planning to celebrate 10 years of supporting young people, including a 2025 Trek to Everest Base Camp.

Charity of the Year with SAS UK

SAS colleagues began fundraising for us in 2021 with internal office events and activities, raising over £2,000 last year, as well as supporting our Big Give Christmas Challenge. Their support has enabled us to embrace hybrid working, by donating the use of the SAS Innovation Hub in London for the team to host its Team Together Days. This has saved the charity significant expense and allowed us the space to work creatively in a welcoming office environment.

With their commitment to learning and development, they also supported two apprenticeships with a transfer of the Apprenticeship Levy to the charity.

Charity of the Year with Flywheel IT Services

Flywheel IT Services has been supporting us to get the most from our technology, including access to their friendly and helpful IT helpdesk, advising on our IT infrastructure, and cyber and fraud training. The team also join us us on our annual cycle challenge and share our work with their clients working in education.

Interview preparation with Odgers Berndtson

Students on our Bridge programmes benefit from masterclasses and professional careers coaching from the team at Odgers as they prepare applications for apprenticeships and secure interviews at assessment centres.

Thank you to every one of our 1,400 volunteers and supporters cycled, hiked and raised funds to support young people to develop their skills.

You can read more about our impact in 2022-2023 by downloading our Annual Report.