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“Thank you for helping me find what I wanted to do with my life”

Giving students work experience and opportunities

Last year, your donations helped to fund 37 scholarship students from lower-income backgrounds to take up work experience placements.

I spent 17 days shadowing a barrister at the Manchester Exchange Chambers. The bursary made it possible for me to travel backwards and forwards from Manchester on the train. It also gave me the belief that if you want to do something that is a bit unpractical or out of your reach, it is still very much possible. (S.P., Modern Languages)

The bursary covered my accommodation costs. Without it I could not have done this valuable work and been so sure of what direction I want to take in my future career. I am therefore, very grateful for it. Thank you. (Anonymous)
You helped another 37 young graduates take up internships, 70% of which led to long-term jobs:

This internship has literally changed my life. I had no idea about what I wanted to do when I graduated, but through this internship programme I found the perfect fit for me, and I have just accepted a permanent role with the organisation. (Anonymous)

Finally – over 1,132 alumni have volunteered as mentors this year. Thank you for helping so many people get started in roles across all industries and professions.