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.
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.
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.
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.
UpReach
I’m a member of upReach, an organisation helping disadvantaged students from across the UK realise their potential.
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.
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.
Crisis
Crisis is the UK’s national charity for homelessness. I have volunteered for the charity since 2018, focusing on wellbeing services.
…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!