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Corporate partnerships

Unleash potential and inspire your people

Spear has been independently rated as one of the UK’s most effective youth employment programmes. A corporate partnership with us will energise your team.

Opportunities to meet and inspire young people as a volunteer
Make a powerful impact that will elevate your brand and values
Hire motivated young people other employers miss

Some of our corporate partners

“Spear graduates have brought a huge amount to our business – 10% of our workforce now are Spear graduates. They’re quick learners, they’re keen and they inspire the rest of our staff by their enthusiasm. I’d really encourage any business to consider hiring Spear graduates.”

John Spiers, Chief Executive of EQ Investors

Eight Roads are proud to support Spear, empowering young people to kick off their careers with the much-needed skills and confidence.

Daniella Smith, Executive Assistant, Eight Roads Europe Ventures

Spear is one of the very few programmes in the country that has an innovative approach to coach young people to secure a job and help them progress their career.

Chiku Bernardi, Investment Director, Impetus

Ways to get involved

Fund

Fund a programme

Transform young lives and create a pipeline of diverse talent for your community.

Charity of the year

Choose Spear as your charity of the year and engage your employees.

Other ways to give

Support us through gifts in kind and payroll giving.

Volunteer

Let your employees share their expertise. They’ll grow as leaders while changing lives. Volunteer to do a mock interview with a young person. Host a visit from a group of Spear trainees.

A recent study by Oxford University found that, in a range of workplace wellness perks, volunteering was the only one that improved wellbeing.

Hire

Access motivated young talent. You’ll get fresh perspectives, a strong work ethic and loyalty. We give trainees exec-level coaching in work skills and mindset to equip them to thrive in a job. Contact us to find out more.

“I believe the tools Spear gave me have massively changed the course of my life forever.”

Matt, Spear Programme Ambassador

“The interview practice & the mock interview really helped. I did the interview yesterday. I got the job.”

George, hotel food and drink assistant

“Before the Spear Programme, I would never have imagined having the confidence to work in this kind of role.”