Impact Report_2016_web version

IMPACT REPORT 2016
RAISING ASPIRATIONS
CREATING ACCESS
ACHIEVING DIVERSITY

CONTENTS
Our vision p 3
Setting the scene p 4
Raising aspirations p 6
Creating access p 12
Achieving diversity p 16
Our Alumni and Ambassador Network p 19
Our work with businesses p 20
20 year highlights p 22
Key achievements of 2016 p 26
Funders and donors p 27
Message from our
Executive Director
2016 was an action-packed year for The Brokerage,
as we celebrated our 20th anniversary as a charity.
Alongside the celebrations and reflections, we also took a
long, hard look at what we want to achieve in the future.
Our new vision is:
A world where a young person’s ability and aspiration alone determine their
career path.
It would be good to think that in 2036 The Brokerage no longer needs to work to
achieve this vision.
Meanwhile, I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress with our
2016-19 strategic aims. We continue to strengthen our programmes and are
focusing on measuring the difference we make to the lives of young Londoners on
the one hand and to the diversity and inclusiveness of the corporate workplace on
the other.
I hope you enjoy reading about our achievements over the past 12 months. A key
highlight of 2016 for me was this comment from a Year 6 student attending St.
Agnes Primary School in Tower Hamlets at a City Careers Open House workshop at
CFC Underwriting:
“It was the best day ever!”
Bridget Gardiner
Executive Director
This young girl’s eyes were opened to a world she did not know existed. We’ve seen
so many of these lightbulb moments in our young people this year and it’s a
privilege to help them build their aspirations, skills and knowledge.
Thank you to all our partners - corporates, schools, volunteers and not-for-profit
organisations - for your support. We look forward to working with you all in 2017!
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Our vision: A world where a young
person’s ability and aspiration alone determine
their career path.
MISSON RAISING ASPIRATIONS CREATING ACCESS ACHIEVING DIVERSITY
PURPOSE
Experience of work Employability skills Jobs
PROGRAMMES
Corporate visit
Workshops
Employee engagement
Mentoring
Networking
Careers advice
Interview &
presentation skills
Assessment centres
Placements
Internships
School-leaver jobs
Apprenticeships
Graduate entry jobs
BENEFICIARIES
Years 6-13 (age 10-18)
from London
state schools
Years 12-13 and
undergraduates
(age 17-21)
School-leavers
Undergraduates

Setting the scene
Why we exist
• Despite being one of the world’s largest financial
centres, London’s financial districts are surrounded
by areas of severe deprivation, disadvantage and
income inequality.
• The world of work is changing rapidly and young
people need all the help they can get to ensure they
reach their full potential.
• Though London is currently leading the way in
terms of education standards, it is also ranked
highest in terms of youth unemployment.
• Young people from London have some of the
best and most exciting careers available on their
doorstep, but relatively few of them have the
information, guidance and support to help them
access these roles.
We are helping to bridge the gap, working towards
a world where a young person’s ability and
aspiration alone determine their career path.
37%
of employees in
the financial
services sector are
educated at
private schools
65%
of students starting
primary school now
will be in roles in
the future that do
not currently exist
(2015, Social Mobility and
Child Poverty Commission)
(2016, World
Economic Forum)
69%
of business
leaders believe that
secondary schools
are not effective at
preparing young
people for work
(2015, British Chamber
of Commerce survey)
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Our work
The Brokerage is a charity based in the City of London working in partnership with
businesses and institutions in London’s financial districts.
Our mission is to work with young people to raise aspirations, create access and
provide opportunities within financial and professional services to achieve diversity
in the workplace.
We’re committed to working with those students who are least likely to find roles in
these sectors. All the young people who take part in our programmes are or were
educated at state schools or colleges in Greater London.
We help them to compete on a level playing field with their more affluent peers by
providing experiences of work, opportunities to develop key employability skills
and, ultimately, paid jobs.
Help young people
from disadvantaged
backgrounds
Work in
partnership with
other organisations
Our
3 year
strategic
aims
Meet the recruitment,
diversity and inclusion
needs of employers
Focus on
businesses related
to professional &
financial services
Extend our reach
geographically

RAISING ASPIRATIONS
Our Education Team run a wide range of workshops for students from Year 6
through to Year 13 to raise the aspirations of students, equip them with an
understanding of the careers available to them and develop the skills and qualities
they will need to achieve their goals.
Through our education programmes, students are able to:
• Experience the world of work through visiting companies in London’s financial
districts
• Develop their confidence in key work-related skills through engaging with
business volunteers
• Develop their knowledge of the jobs that can be found across professional and
financial services
Many of the students from
Heathcote School and Science
College, in Waltham Forest, grow
up in families where university
and high-end jobs in the City of
London are out of reach. Through
Brokerage opportunities,
Heathcote students have started
to believe that they, too, are just
as capable and able to work in the
professional sectors of London.
The extraordinary work that
The Brokerage Citylink does is so
vital for the futures of our
students as they tirelessly seek to
give our students opportunities to
work within the City of London.”
Stephen McClurg, Lead
Practitioner for Enterprise,
Heathcote School and Science
College
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Primary programmes
City Careers Open House Primary
Funded by the City of London Corporation,
City Careers Open House (CCOH) Primary is
designed to give students in Year 6 their
first insight to the working world, preparing
them for their transition to secondary
school.
Pupils from schools in the City fringe
boroughs (Camden, Hackney, Islington,
Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and
Westminster) have the opportunity to
spend an afternoon at a City firm, gaining
insight into working life and the huge
variety of opportunities the City offers.
Do you understand what happens
in a business like this one?
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0
37%
Yes
before
I feel confident presenting
in a business setting...
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0
55%
Confident
before
87%
Yes
after
79%
Confident
after
1,015
students
attended 38
CCOH Primary
workshops
100%
of teachers say
their students
found the
workshops
“enjoyable or
very enjoyable”
100%
of teachers say
their students
found the
workshops
“useful or very
useful”
100%
of teachers say
they would
recommend The
Brokerage to
another school
Student and teacher comments
“The best part of today was when we went to the 21st floor at
the stunning Shard. We even saw our school”. Student
“Today I learnt about being brave to talk to people I don’t know”. Student
“Today really allowed them to practise their presentation skills and opened their
eyes to the opportunities available to them in the workforce”. Teacher
“Speaking to people in jobs outside of those we have at
school was so inspiring for our young people”. Teacher

Secondary programmes
City Careers Open House Secondary
With similar characteristics to CCOH Primary, City Careers Open House (CCOH)
Secondary is also funded by the City of London Corporation and designed to give
students in Years 7 to 10 an insight into the various roles available in a City firm.
Students experience first-hand a modern working environment and explore how
the skills they are developing at school are used by City workers on a day to day
basis and can help them secure their first work experience positions.
Do you understand what happens
in a business like this one?
I feel confident presenting
in a business setting...
100%
80%
84%
100%
80%
73%
60%
40%
41%
60%
40%
45%
20%
20%
0
Yes
before
Yes
after
0
Confident
before
Confident
after
2,040
students attended
56 City Careers Open
House Secondary
workshops in 2016
100%
of teachers say
their students
found the
workshops
“enjoyable or
very enjoyable”
96%
of teachers say
their students
found the
workshops
“useful or very
useful”
100%
of teachers say
they would
recommend The
Brokerage to
another school
Student and teacher comments
“Today I learnt confidence and personality is key”. Student
“The best part of my day was having a tour and presenting,
mostly because people are kind here”. Student
“Prior to coming, the students had little knowledge about
the City, but they have much more now”. Teacher
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Working in the City
Funded by The Worshipful Company of International Bankers (WCIB), Working in
the City is The Brokerage’s flagship programme and has been engaging students in
Year 10 to 13 for over 16 years.
Hosted by companies in London’s financial districts, students focus on developing
their self-awareness, strengthening their employability skills and preparing for
future recruitment processes.
How confident are you explaining
the jobs in this part of London?
How confident are you explaining
the sectors of business in London?
How confident are you
being interviewed?
100%
80%
74%
100%
80%
88%
100%
80%
74%
60%
40%
20%
42%
60%
40%
20%
17%
60%
40%
20%
38%
0
Yes
before
Yes
after
0
Confident
before
Confident
after
0
Yes
before
Yes
after
95%
of teachers say
their students
found the
workshops
“enjoyable or
very enjoyable”
97%
of teachers say
their students
found the
workshops
“useful or very
useful”
100%
of teachers say
they would
recommend The
Brokerage to
another school
Student and teacher comments
“I learned the skills required to ace an
interview”. Student
“Please provide more workshops, as it helped me
with my future”. Student
“By the end of the session they’ve
already shown a different confidence
in relating to new people”. Teacher
1,513
students attended
72 Working in the
City workshops in
2016

Sixth form opportunities
We are increasingly finding that schools and students are calling out for
opportunities which allow teachers to put classroom learnings into the context of
the wider business world. Our sixth form opportunities really focus on how skills
and knowledge can translate from the classroom to the boardroom.
Specialised City-based workshops
In 2016, with support from Rabobank, we delivered 13 specialised workshops
taking an in-depth look at communications, IT, law and engineering.
The strength of these sessions lies in the fact that we design each workshop in
collaboration with businesses, using volunteers who are experts in their field to
create case studies that truly showcase the individual sectors.
Everyone was so
friendly, the sessions
enabled me to improve my
decision making skills and
get a take on real life work”
Student
Talking to the
internal workers/ finding
out about the many
opportunities was very
useful and has given me a
lot to think about”
Student
Communications is
the fastest growing area
for our firm and
something that students
need to be aware of if they
are to succeed in the City”
Volunteer, Allen & Overy
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WCIB Essay Competition
137 students took part in the annual essay
competition, which we run in partnership
with the Worshipful Company of
International Bankers (WCIB). 16 schools
submitted essays on an economic subject,
with winning essays chosen by members of
the WCIB and prizes given at a prestigious
event hosted by ING.
I’d like to thank you for giving
students the opportunity to take
part in the inter-schools essay
competition. It was an enriching
experience for all participants.”
James Warner, teacher,
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Mock assessment centres
Recruitment processes have changed a lot in recent years and more students than
ever are struggling with the challenges that new interview structures can present.
The Barnett Waddingham-funded mock assessment centre programme began in
late 2016.
Through the programme, sixth form students learn about recruitment and
assessment practices, such as psychometric testing, group assessment tasks and
job interviews and have the opportunity to practise each area, receiving feedback
on their performance from company volunteers.
Confidence taking part
in a psychometric test
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0
0%
Confident
before
72%
Confident
after
Confidence preparing
for an interview
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0
66%
Confident
before
88%
Confident
after
Confidence taking part in an
assessment centre
100%
93%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0
48%
Confident
before
Confident
after

CREATING ACCESS
Through mentoring programmes, networking events and employability guidance,
we create unprecedented access to financial and professional services
opportunities for young non-advantaged Londoners.
Our mentoring programmes connect young people with employees at leading
London companies, providing an invaluable opportunity for mutual learning.
We offer mentoring programmes for students in Year 12 right through to
undergraduate level. Mentoring offers the opportunity for personal development,
helping ambitious and motivated young people to achieve their professional goals
through a series of structured meetings.
I really benefited from
communicating with my mentor
during the programme. She was
there to support me at any point
if I needed advice and
encouraged me to develop my
ideas for my future goals.”
2016 mentee, Rabobank
Thank you so much for the
opportunity to take part in the Reed
Smith Mentoring Programme. I have
learnt so much; it gave me information
about being out in the real world, how
tough it can be, and how to overcome
the struggles.”
2016 mentee, Reed Smith
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Year 12 mentoring programmes
Our Year 12 mentoring programmes have been created to allow students to
develop their skills, knowledge, and career aspirations as they begin to make key
decisions such as whether they will go to university or pursue a different route to
their future careers.
In 2016, we launched three Year 12 mentoring programmes with Rabobank, Reed
Smith and MS Amlin. Each programme was tailored to the business, highlighting
key areas of the sector they operate in, and core values of the organisation, tying it
to the students’ development.
Over 95%
of students found the
relationship with their
mentor to be beneficial to
their professional
development
Over 90%
of students found their
mentor offered relevant
careers guidance and
knowledge

Undergraduate mentoring opportunities
76%
of participants’ parents on
our undergraduate
programmes had not
attended university
98
young people participated
in our Year 12 and
undergraduate mentoring
programmes
We have been delighted to continue delivery of our three undergraduate
mentoring programmes in 2016, in partnership with Citi, State Street and Lloyd’s.
Continuum
Continuum, developed in conjunction with
State Street, provides invaluable employability
skills, confidence and advice to ambitious and
motivated university students from London
state schools, whilst their mentors (senior
employees from State Street) develop their
communication, management and coaching
skills and experience.
I have learned to adapt my approach with
differing individuals based on their learning style
or how they prefer to grasp understanding of
something new.”
2016 mentor, Continuum
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Momentum
Momentum, run in partnership with State Street and Citi, promotes sharing expertise,
female empowerment and leadership within business. The two-tier programme sees
female undergraduates mentored by mid-level executives at one of the two firms
who, in turn, receive mentoring from senior executives from the other organisation.
I saw a clear improvement in myself from the
introduction to graduation of the programme as I was
able to relax more and begin to enjoy networking.”
2016 mentee, Momentum
120
volunteers took part
in our mentoring
programmes as
mentors, trainers
and judges
OVER
Lloyd’s IntoWork Mentoring Programme
The Lloyd's IntoWork Mentoring Programme matches university students, who
attended London state schools, with young professionals from the Lloyd’s market
who mentor them in communication, presentation and interview skills, goal setting
and networking.
The Lloyd’s mentoring programme could not have picked a
more suited pair to work together. We learnt a lot from each other
over the months of the programme and have since established a
firm friendship that has and will continue to extend into the future."
Ed Ventham, mentor, Lloyd’s IntoWork Mentoring Programme

ACHIEVING DIVERSITY
Our Talent Development team matches high calibre candidates with
apprenticeship, internship and job opportunities in a variety of sectors. We provide
support and guidance to students throughout the recruitment process and their
work placements.
City of London Business Traineeship
(CBT) Programme
The Brokerage has managed the City of London Business Traineeship (CBT)
Programme on behalf of the City of London Corporation for 16 years. The
award-winning programme gives state educated, ambitious and talented young
residents from City-fringe boroughs the chance to undertake paid internships with
City employers.
Internships last between 6 and 13 weeks and are paid at a minimum of London
Living Wage to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have enough
financial stability to support themselves while working.
The programme opens many doors for talented young people who may not
otherwise have the means or opportunities to access a career in the City.
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25% of students who
undertook CBT internships
returned to their host
companies for summer
placements after
completing their first
year at university
Sector Split:
29.5% Banking &
financial services
51% Insurance
5% Legal
8.5% Public sector
6% Other
In 2016, 95 candidates
were placed in paid
internships with City firms
Participating firms in 2016
included, Société Générale,
Bank of England, Marsh,
CNA Hardy and William Blair
Female: 53%, Male 47%
BAME Backgrounds: 83%,
Case study:
AWARD-WINNING!
The City Business Traineeship
Programme was awarded
Bronze Best Not-for-Profit
Programme at the 2016
Training Journal (TJ) Awards.
Fred was placed at William Blair where he rotated
between departments to work on small projects and
gained greater insight into investment through extra
activities. Now at university, Fred is considering a career
in analysis or trading.
One of the
common
misconceptions of
banks was that all
employees there
were accountants
or bankers. This
placement has
exposed me to
numerous fields
in finance.
Afsana Yasmi,
2016 CBT intern,
UBS
This internship has helped me in so many ways!
It has given me more clarity and I feel better
prepared to choose what career path I’d like to
pursue.”
Fred Erwin, 2016 CBT intern, William Blair

Apprenticeships, school leaver
and internship opportunities
In addition to the City Business Traineeship Programme, we help leading
companies to meet their diversity and recruitment needs by introducing them to a
diverse pool of local talent.
We prepare our candidates for the world of work so they are able to compete with
their affluent peers in a crowded recruitment sphere.
Some of the companies we’ve worked with in 2016 include Axis, Aspen and TMF
Group.
Commerzbank has worked with The Brokerage since 2003 to help
source candidates. We use The Brokerage for our vocational training
recruitment to ensure we have a diverse range of educational backgrounds
within the Bank. Opportunities are available to join as a school leaver and
study towards a degree whilst working at the Bank. Since 2003, 70 trainees
have been hired and 34 (49%) of them are still at Commerzbank.”
Kate Raggett, Talent Management Specialist, Commerzbank
Overall, we’ve
worked with over
125 companies to help
fill their school leaver,
apprenticeship and
graduate roles.
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Our Alumni and Ambassador Network
The connection with our beneficiaries doesn’t just end once that first placement has
been secured; further support and guidance is provided to our young people by
way of our Alumni and Ambassador Network.
Brokerage Alumni members are those who have been through our programmes
and are now working in their career of choice.
Brokerage Ambassadors are candidates currently on Brokerage programmes and
progressing towards their chosen careers.
Our alumni and ambassador members act as champions for The Brokerage,
helping to inspire the next generation of young talent. We continue to enhance
their personal and professional development through a wide range of volunteering,
fundraising, events and career opportunities.
In 2016 we have been delighted to have our
alumni and ambassador members support us by
speaking at school assemblies, delivering inspiring
masterclasses and providing valuable insights at
conferences and events. They have also been
fantastic fundraisers for us by jumping out of
planes and running for miles to raise money for
the organisation that helped them.
Going full circle
Our Alumni Board act as a steering group for the organisation, to ensure that we
stay in touch with the needs and interests of our alumni and ambassador members
as well as to inform our programmes.
I was invited to join The Brokerage’s alumni board just in time for
their 20th anniversary! It’s fantastic to grow in my career with the charity that
enabled my first opportunity. It’s a great feeling to go from being a CBT
intern, to an employer of CBT interns to joining the alumni board over the
space of several years.”
Alexandra Galviz, Head of Training and Development, Currencies Direct

Our work with businesses
Our work with employers underpins everything we do.
Our programmes wouldn’t have as much of a profound impact
on our young people without volunteers providing that direct
access to the world of work. Volunteers work with the young
people through our workshops, masterclasses, mentoring
programmes and networking events to help them develop their
communication, self-awareness and teamwork skills.
Through sharing their own knowledge and experiences, our
young people are able to break down their perceptions of ‘City
workers’ and understand that the people who work within the
glass towers of London are just like them.
100%
of volunteers
said they would
recommend
volunteering
with The
Brokerage to a
colleague
3,585
3,585 hours of
volunteering were
provided by our
corporate partners
in 2016
99%
said
volunteering
was enjoyable
or very
enjoyable
The children were very well
prepared and there was a good
balance of interaction. It’s been
great fun!”
Volunteer, Sapphire Systems
The experience was great
practice at thinking on my feet! It
was beneficial to meet younger
people who challenge your ideas.”
Volunteer, Berwin Leighton
Paisner
Made me realise how
creative and hilarious 11 year olds
are.”
Volunteer, UBS
It allowed me to advise and
guide young students and it allowed
them to understand the business
world and how offices operate.”
Volunteer, Markel
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The impact on the business
As well as making a difference to the lives of the young people we serve, our work
also has a positive impact on the businesses and institutions with which we partner.
From rewarding, one-off volunteering opportunities to bespoke talent pipeline
initiatives, all of The Brokerage’s programmes enable companies to support and
develop their teams.
Having to
explain what I do,
why, and what
motivates me is a
really good way
to remind myself
what motivates
me.”
Volunteer,
Berwin Leighton
Paisner
I was able
to pass on
skills and
consolidate my
learning.”
Volunteer,
Salesforce
Our wide range of programmes
can be tailored to meet
companies’ wider corporate social
responsibility, equality and
diversity objectives.
By supporting The Brokerage’s
activities, businesses not only
develop their staff but also gain
access to some of the brightest
minds in London’s state schools at
the earliest opportunity.
Corporate case study:
International law firm, Reed Smith have partnered with The Brokerage for the last
four years, providing workshop volunteers for all age groups and mentors for their
bespoke Year 12 mentoring programme. Working with The Brokerage helps them
to achieve their responsible business aims.
Reed Smith are delighted to continue their partnership with The Brokerage
Citylink, assisting primary and secondary school students in their discovery
of all the different career roles within a law firm.
Our volunteers have thoroughly enjoyed the shared experience this year,
which has led to us having to increase the number of workshops across the
year and mentors involved in the mentoring programme as these are such
rewarding programmes.”
Carole Mehigan, Responsible Business Coordinator, Reed Smith

20 year highlights
In 2016, we celebrated The Brokerage’s 20th birthday! Here we’ve highlighted a
few of our key milestones from the past two decades that have shaped our path
to helping young Londoners achieve their career potential.
Key highlights
1996: The Brokerage Citylink was established
as a registered charity.
1999: Our vision refocused to concentrate on young people.
The Working in the City programme was piloted at eight schools
with ten businesses.
2000: First awarded the tender to manage the City of London
Business Traineeship (CBT) programme (which we continue to
manage).
2003: Won Lord Mayor’s Dragon Award for promoting diversity
in recruitment in the City of London.
2006: Celebrated our 10th anniversary, with over 2,500 young
people participating in programmes that year.
2008: Over 8,500 students from 117 schools had participated in
our main programmes, and over 500 students had secured paid
internships through us.
2011: Developed and delivered the Continuum mentoring
programme.
2013: Extended reach to include a total of 23 boroughs.
2016: The Brokerage celebrated its 20th anniversary!
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Looking forward
Set against an ever-changing technological, political and economic landscape, the
world of work is changing rapidly and we are making sure The Brokerage changes
with it so that more young Londoners are able to reach their full career potential.
Making progress towards our 2016-19 strategic aims, in 2016 we:
• Secured new funding to work with the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham,
Enfield, Lewisham and Waltham Forest, which are among the most deprived
boroughs in the country.
• Established our first partnerships with businesses in the engineering, PR and
technology sectors.
• Collaborated with other charities and corporate partners to deliver conferences
and events to engage more employers in the social mobility agenda.
We look forward to continuing this progression in 2017!
Number of
schools we’ve
worked with:
then 8
now 234
Number of
London boroughs
we operate in:
then 6
now 30
Number of
students we’ve
worked with:
over
65,000
Last year
over
9,000
young people
participated in our
programmes and
activities
In our first year
156
young people
benefited from our
opportunities

Impact measurement
We commit to providing high quality, effective, programmes for all our young
people, from primary school through to undergraduate and beyond.
In order to make sure our activities are having a positive impact on young people,
we will be implementing our own STACK impact measurement tool in 2017, which
will measure the core skills and qualities we seek to develop in young people,
across all our interventions and programmes.
S
T
A
C
K
Self-awareness:
The ability to understand your own character,
abilities and motivations while also
understanding others’ perceptions of you and
how external factors affect you.
Teamwork:
The ability to collaborate with others in a
professional context.
Attitude:
The ability to maintain a positive mindset
and approach.
Communication:
The ability to impart and receive information
in a confident and professional manner.
Knowledge:
Understanding the practicalities of your career
options and the wider world of work.
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Alumni anniversary challenge
As The Brokerage turned 20, we set our alumni board members an anniversary
challenge! We asked them to describe the impact The Brokerage has had on their
lives, in just 20 words.
Due to The Brokerage, I learnt essential
skills, accessed great opportunities and built
my career in the City. Thank you!”
Darryl Mootoosamy, Sales & business
development manager, B Lab UK
We know what we are, but know not what
we may be" - William Shakespeare. The
Brokerage definitely helped me know!”
Toib Olomowewe, HR business partner, Shell
Choice words from passionate staff, keen
alumni always giving back, hard work but have a
laugh, aspiration making a comeback.”
Ime Udoh, Business analyst, ICAP
A link that is needed, a hand reaching
out, a step on the ladder, on a journey that’s
just begun.”
Alexandra Galviz, Head of training and
development, Currencies Direct

Key achievements of 2016
Challenge fundraising
Total raised
£5,509
2016 has seen Brokerage alumni members, friends and supporters dedicating
their time to raising funds for The Brokerage through a series of fundraising
activities and events. These challenges allow Brokerage supporters to achieve
their personal goals, but also give back to a charity which strongly resonates with
them or, for alumni members in particular, supported them into their chosen careers.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge
Total raised
£22,007
The Big Give Christmas Challenge helped us raise funds for our Employability Skills
Advice Service, which helps disadvantaged young Londoners who are seeking advice
or support regarding career opportunities in professional and financial services.
We’re grateful to: Barnett Waddingham, Berwin Leighton Paisner, Clifford
Chance, CFC Underwriting, CMS, Cooley, Fidelis, Markel, Liberty Specialty
Markets, TheCityUK, The EQ Foundation, Tindall Riley, Tokio Marine Kiln and
Sapphire Systems, along with many of our individual supporters who helped us to
successfully unlock all match funds, more than doubling the value of each donation!
Worshipful Company of Insurers
We’ve been delighted to receive support from the Worshipful Company of Insurers
(WCI) which, as well as making a significant and welcome contribution to our core
costs, ensures we can provide a range of additional opportunities for our students.
Thanks to this funding, over 1,300 young people have received additional support
from The Brokeragethis year through:
• The career options programme targeting Year 12s at class assemblies in
predominantly outer London boroughs.
• School-leaver registration and individual career guidance sessions held.
• The annual student summer networking event, held at Insurance Hall, supported
by over 60 representatives from the insurance profession.
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Funders and donors
In 2015/16, our programmes were supported by funding and donations from the
following organisations:
ArgoGlobal
Ashurst
Bank of England
Barnett Waddingham
Berwin Leighton Paisner
Citigroup
Clifford Chance LLP
City Bridge Trust
City of London Corporation
Hedley Foundation
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Lloyd’s Community Programme
Peter Cruddas Foundation
Rabobank International
Reed Smith
Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Scotland
Sidley Austin LLP
State Street Corporation
TD Securities
The Allen & Overy Foundation
The Childhood Trust
Tokio Marine Kiln
The Nomura Charitable Trust
UBS
Worshipful Company of International Bankers
Worshipful Company of Insurers
Fundraising for The Brokerage
With further funding we can reach more young people from disadvantaged
backgrounds, schools or boroughs in London and inspire, motivate and help them
to reach their potential. You can help us continue our great work by donating
through our JustGiving page or by contacting us directly. Details of both are on the
back page.
THANK YOU to everyone who has
supported us this year - we couldn’t
have done it without you!

Funded by
Publication of this report was supported with funding
from the Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI).
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank all our partners in schools,
corporates and everyone who supported us in 2016.
With special thanks to Suzanne Hu for her volunteered
time on this project.
Further information
To find out more about our work, please visit our
website: www.thebrokerage.org.uk
Our annual report and accounts can be found at:
http://www.thebrokerage.org.uk/about-us
Registered charity number: 1059173
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