Blue Sky Financial Planning Autumn Newsletter 2017

PROUD SPONSORS OF
THE YOUNG CHAMBER AWARD
THE YOUNG
CHAMBER
AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR
One of Gary’s great passions is working towards
better financial education for young people.
This led him to become involved in the Dorset
Chamber’s ‘Young Chamber’ programme –
working particularly with Queen Elizabeth School
in Wimborne.
Gary firmly believes that there is so much more
that businesses can do to engage with children of
all ages, to teach them not only about money but
share experiences and inspiration to get young
minds thinking beyond the school walls.
It seemed a natural progression therefore to accept
Ian Girling’s invitation to sponsor one of this year’s
Dorset Chamber Awards categories; the one that
honours an organisation making a huge difference
to young people through their engagement
with schools, colleges, universities, clubs and
other educational establishments. The Young
Chamber Award looks to recognise companies
that strengthen the link between education and
business.
Gary was responsible for putting together a panel
of judges to review and mark the award entries, and
in early October our three finalists were announced:
Atlas Elektronik UK based in Dorchester, Biotrack
Ltd based in Wareham and LoveLove Films based
in Bournemouth. Representatives from all three
businesses are pictured below with Gary.
Gary says “it has been an eye-opening experience
to find out just how much effort some businesses
go to in order to engage with youngsters. Not only
for their own gain in recruiting excellent new talent
but for the greater good of society, showing a real
dedication for spreading knowledge, experience
and information. The business leaders we have
met have been nothing sort of inspirational!”
We are all looking forward to the Gala Dinner on
the 23rd November when the winner for the Young
Chamber Category, and all the other categories, will
be announced. Nothing like a good celebration!