Transforming Lives Through Mentorship
Our case studies showcase the incredible impact of our mentorship programmes. Read inspiring stories of personal growth and empowerment.
Case Study categories
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.