Transforming Lives Through Mentorship
Our case studies showcase the incredible impact of our mentorship programmes. Read inspiring stories of personal growth and empowerment.
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Primrose, Elevate mentor
Discover how Primrose, a Team Secretary at the Bank of England, developed professional skills while mentoring black-heritage students through our Elevate programme. Her journey from teacher to mentor shows how just a few hours can dramatically boost a young person's confidence and career readiness.
Paul, Insight2Uni Mentee
Meet Paul, a first-generation university student from Hackney now thriving at UEA thanks to our Insight2Uni programme. His inspiring journey shows how targeted mentoring helps black-heritage students overcome barriers to higher education, creating role models for younger siblings and peers.
Lanre, Insight2Uni Mentor
Follow Lanre's rewarding journey mentoring Year 12 students while studying AI at Leeds University. His story demonstrates how the Insight2Uni programme creates powerful connections between experienced black-heritage students and those beginning their educational journey, developing crucial skills for both mentors and mentees.
Bank of England, Partnership
Learn how the Bank of England's long-standing partnership with our Elevate mentoring programme develops black-heritage talent while enhancing employees' leadership skills. With 72% of mentors feeling more engaged with diversity initiatives and 93% of students improving their communication skills, this partnership creates lasting impact for both parties.
Princess - Elevate Mentee
Learn how Princess, a 17-year-old sixth form student, transformed her view of City careers through our Elevate mentoring programme. Her journey from feeling out of place to securing her school's Head Girl position demonstrates the confidence-building power of targeted mentoring for black-heritage students.
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation, Partnership
Discover how our partnership with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation provides comprehensive mentoring support to black-heritage university students across 26 UK universities. Beyond covering fees and maintenance costs, this transformative collaboration pairs scholars with both peer and professional mentors to help them thrive in university environments.
Ipsita - Elevate Mentor
Explore how Ipsita from LexisNexis Risk Solutions developed leadership abilities while guiding a shy A-Level student interested in Economics. Her story showcases how our Elevate programme creates transformative relationships between professionals and black-heritage students, with mutual growth for both mentor and mentee.
Ramone, Elevate mentor
Discover how Ramone, a LexisNexis Risk Solutions graduate, gained confidence in public speaking while mentoring an A-Level student. His experience demonstrates how our Elevate programme connects young professionals with black-heritage students, creating meaningful mentor relationships that benefit both parties.
Rakelmi, Elevate mentee
Experience Rakelmi's journey finding educational direction through the Bank of England's Elevate Mentoring Programme. Her "absolutely amazing" experience highlights how targeted mentoring helps black-heritage students navigate crucial academic and career decisions with professional support.
Jaida, Elevate mentor
Follow Jaida's rewarding journey mentoring an aspiring clinical psychologist through our Elevate programme. Her experience shows how professionals at LexisNexis Risk Solutions develop leadership skills while helping black-heritage students build confidence and achieve concrete goals like job placement.
Fraser and Kasheef, mentor & mentee
See how Fraser, a Bank of England Data Analyst, helped computing student Kasheef secure part-time work through our mentoring programme. Their connection demonstrates how pairing black-heritage students with relatable mentors creates confidence in professional settings and opens doors to new opportunities.
Kirsty, Insight2Uni Mentor
Follow Cambridge Architecture student Kirsty's journey as an Insight2Uni mentor, helping black-heritage students navigate university applications with confidence. Her story shows how personal experience drives meaningful mentorship, creating the support system she once needed during her own educational journey.
Sharon, Elevate mentee
Discover how Sharon, an A-Level Biomedical Sciences student, gained interview skills and CV expertise through our Elevate programme with Aon's Head of Employee Relations. Her story demonstrates how professional mentorship builds confidence and creates clear career pathways for black-heritage students.
Nicholas, Insight2Uni Mentee
Read how Nicholas received a Cambridge offer after participating in our Insight2Uni programme. Paired with a black-heritage law student from Durham University, his success story shows how targeted mentoring helps students discover university options beyond London while developing crucial university application skills.
Jourdan, Elevate mentor
Discover how Jourdan, a black and queer Elevate mentor, combats imposter syndrome while developing leadership skills. Their story highlights how our career mentoring programme fosters representation, empathy, and self-reflection - showing black-heritage students they belong in spaces where they've historically felt unwelcome.
Uyi, Insight2Uni Mentor
Meet Uyi, who mentors black-heritage students pursuing STEM and law degrees through our Insight2Uni programme. His story highlights how university student mentors create transformative educational pathways, helping mentees develop independence while increasing African and Caribbean representation in higher education.
Imani, Elevate mentee
Experience Imani's journey developing professional confidence through our Elevate programme with Aon. Her story shows how career mentoring helps black-heritage students bridge the gap between aspirations and achievements, building workplace skills not typically taught in schools.
Paul and Mario, mentor & mentee
Discover how Paul, Head of Client Leadership at Aon, helped Economics student Mario develop interview and public speaking skills through our Elevate programme. Their story demonstrates how intergenerational mentoring relationships benefit both black-heritage students and experienced professionals.
Parise, Insight2Uni Mentor
Meet Parise, a Psychology PhD student using the Insight2Uni programme to be "the person I needed when younger." Their approach to mentoring black-heritage students combines authentic conversations about identity with practical university preparation, while embracing reverse mentoring to learn from today's youth experiences.