Social Impact

I’m focused on the sustainable, long-term evolution of education, careers advice and professional guidance. I have a particular passion for projects focusing on social mobility, diversity, access and inclusion.

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I’m a member supporter of Social Value UK and Social Value International. These organisations work towards creation and measurement of social value, focusing on policy change.

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I’m a supporting member of Social Enterprise UK (via my consultancy, The Purpose Workshop). This organisation is the largest social enterprise network in the UK.

I’m an Enterprise Adviser, volunteering in a professional capacity to support students in the transition into employment. The network is co-funded by the Mayor of London.

Clore Social Leadership

I’m a student of Clore Social Leadership’s development programme, where I trained in digital leadership.

School for Social Entrepreneurs

I’m a student of the School For Social Entrepreneurs, where I trained in mission-driven entrepreneurship.

Future Leaders Connect

I’m a member of the British Council Future Leaders Connect community, and participated in the ‘Ideas for a Better World’ policymaking programme.

Career Ready Youth Board

I’m a founding member of the first Career Ready Youth Advisory Board. Career Ready is the UK’s national social mobility charity.

Allia Impact Leaders Programme

I’m a graduate of the Allia Amplify Future Business programme for social impact entrepreneurs. This programme is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Hatch Social Impact Entrepreneur Incubator

I’m a graduate of the Hatch incubator for social entrepreneurs. Hatch empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs to imagine, launch and grow sustainable and impactful businesses.

Organisations & Projects

I work with and support a number of charities and organisations. Please feel free to email me for more details, or if you’re interested in getting involved.

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Young Women’s Trust

Young Women’s Trust offers support to young women aged 18 to 30, who are living on low or no pay and want to build a better future.

Proceeds from my first book were donated to Young Women’s Trust.

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UpReach

I’m a member of upReach, an organisation helping disadvantaged students from across the UK realise their potential.

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Cambridge Access

At university, I was involved in a number of Cambridge outreach and access projects. I wrote about my experiences for the Cambridge Alumni publication, here.

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MND Association

MND is a life-shortening illness with no current cure. I have supported the Association with fundraising, campaigning and establishment of a tribute fund in 2015.

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Crisis

Crisis is the UK’s national charity for homelessness. I have volunteered for the charity since 2018, focusing on wellbeing services.

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…and some others!

Over the years, I have worked with and supported foodbank teams and mentoring services, as well as social mobility organisations. If you’d like to get involved, I’d love to chat - for project information or referrals, please drop me an email!