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PROMOTING OPPORTUNITY
In2ScienceUK
Lattitude7
In2scienceUK is a charity that helps young people from low income backgrounds progress to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The In2scienceUK Programme enables young people to gain work
Lattitude7, established in 2010, provides training in personal
development, teamwork, leadership and business
improvement. It has a CSR initiative where 30%of its in-kind efforts are focused on helping disadvantaged individuals and groups. This is geared to promoting opportunity and achieving significant change in the lives of others, especially their acquisition of skills, attitude, confidence and resilience, to have a better chance of finding and staying in work. Dr Martin Haigh MBE says: “It is an honour for our business to be recognised with a Queen’s Award. We work hard to support the
placements with STEM professionals, positive role models and essential skills. In2scienceUK has expanded rapidly since its founding in 2011 and now supports over 700 young people across England each year. Independent analysis shows that 83% of young people taking
Two young people proudly show their In2scienceUK certificate
From their West Yorkshire base, the Lattitude7 team continue to promote opportunity.
part in the programme progress to higher education. As a result, In2scienceUK makes a significant contribution to greater diversity, inclusion and social mobility within the STEM sector. In2scienceUK aims to expand to every region of the UK and help more young people receive the support they need to excel and become the next generation of doctors, medical researchers and engineers.
disadvantaged in our community, and it is pleasing to see young people gain the confidence and skills to enter the world of work. I would like to thank our staff and associates for their support since 2010 and wish all our participants the best of good fortune.” LATTITUDE7 7 Pond Farm Drive, Hove Edge, Brighouse HD6 2RT Tel: +44 (0)7801 030004 • martin@lattitude7.co.uk • www.Lattitude7.co.uk @martinhaigh martinhaigh7
IN2SCIENCEUK 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE luke@in2scienceuk.org • www.in2scienceuk.org In2scienceuk @in2scienceuk
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Based inYorkshire, Sewell Group is amulti-disciplined group of companies with Sewell Group a long and illustrious history dating back to 1876. Alongside its retail division, which operates 13 fuel and convenience stores across East Yorkshire, Sewell Estates is made up of Sewell Investments, Sewell Construction, Sewell Facilities Management, Illingworth and Gregory, and Shared Agenda.
YMCA North Staffordshire
YMCA North Staffordshire, based in Stoke-on-Trent, has been recognised in the Queen’s Awards for Promoting Opportunity. The charity’s Creative Youth Minds programme, which focuses on young people aged 16-24, seeks to develop young people by offering them a series of activities that are meaningful and engaging, and helping to build their confidence levels to help them lead successful lives. With activities centred around the arts and widening learning and participation, as young people
Sewell Group staff from across the business celebrate their Queen’s Awards win.
At the heart of the business’vision and strategy is delivering value for the communities it serves, promoting opportunities by employing local people and investing in developing talent, as well as giving back to communities and supporting the regional economy through commissioning the local supply chain. Since winning the Queen’s Award, the Group, which has spent over 10 years in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies toWork For, has pledged to triple its investment in graduates, apprentices and trainees over the next five years to aid local economic recovery post-Covid.
Young people participating in the YMCANS Creative YouthMinds programme.
engage they are then supported to participate in life-changing opportunities, such as UK-based residentials and international projects. The programme also provides young people with bursaries to help unlock their potential. YMCA North Staffordshire was able to demonstrate that as a result of its programme design, young people were able to develop their skills, progress their education and secure employment.
SEWELL GROUP Geneva Way, Leads Road, Hull, East Yorkshire HU7 0DG Tel: 01482 701251 • communications@sewell-group.co.uk www.sewell-group.co.uk @Sewell_Group
YMCA NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE Edinburgh House, Harding Road, Stoke on Trent ST1 3AE Tel: 01782 222376 • hello@ymcans.org.uk • www.ymcans.org.uk ymca.northstaffordshire @ymcans
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