The work that the Social Mobility Foundation is currently doing is highly admirable.  The student we hosted for an internship was the epitome  of ambition, drive and optimism and we would happy to continue to support the SMF and their students in the future. Lauren Hatting, Client Manager, Clarendon Marketing

We were extremely impressed both with the operation of the programme and with the work experience student we took on. He was matched to a placement that he had expressed a particular interest in and the information provided to us on the application form beforehand was very helpful. It was easy to

The experience at the SMF of shadowing a barrister provided me with a highly insightful outlook into the world of law as a profession. I gained so much inspiration from actually being able to watch first hand, court room proceedings, as well as witnessing the barristers using their highly pragmatic skills under the pressures in [...]

I had a great experience, everyone was really friendly and helpful and I had my own

One of Unity Trust Bank’s core values is its commitment to enabling social development and supporting community involvement. The opportunity to act as a mentor for financially disadvantaged students is a way of bringing the values to life. Mentoring offers scope to pass on thoughts and experiences as well as challenging assumptions through offering another way of looking at a particular issue.

I feel that the e-Mentoring programme is very useful for finding out information about architects and the work that they do. The programme has been brilliant in helping me understand more about the work that I could do in the future, and I feel that I have gained a lot from the experience. Kieran, Architecture [...]

The e-Mentoring scheme is a great way to learn about architecture and to learn how the environment works. Jordan, Architecture Futures Mentee

A great way to get support and an insight into your future potential. Nisha, Architecture Futures Mentee

I feel very lucky to have been given a place on this mentoring programme and I am very grateful to have had a mentor like Tom. His help, advice and assistance has been invaluable to me. Thank you SMF. Halima was a Mentee on the Law programme in 2008.

Being a mentor for the SMF has been a very enjoyable experience. They have enthusiastic, eager and engaging students who are hungry for knowledge.