Stories, Podcasts and Spotlight Films
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Our podcasts and spotlight films bring forward the real stories of supporters, partners, employers, speakers, and young people. Hear their journeys, insights, and the lasting impact of our programmes, and discover the voices driving our social mobility mission.
Episode 1 with Nick and Funke
Our CEO, Nick Brook, is joined by Funke Abimbola MBE, a multi-award-winning solicitor and inspirational speaker, to discuss our mission.
Together, they explore what it takes to change young people’s life chances and connect talent to opportunity.
Episode 2 with Nick and Ruth
Our CEO, Nick Brook, is joined by Ruth Spellman, a leader and champion of education and training, and our Trustee, to discuss our mission.
“People are amazing, they’re capable of great things.
I don’t believe in this country that we have a skills shortage. What we have is an opportunity shortage. We have an abundance of young talent.”
The Futures for All Podcast Series
Episode 3 with Nick and James
Our CEO, Nick Brook, is joined by James Turner, CEO of The Hg Foundation, and partner for our IntoTech programme, to discuss our mission.
“This idea of opportunity, meritocracy, and addressing educational disadvantage has been something which has stayed with me a long time. It’s really important as a country that we make the most of talents from all walks of life.”
A CEO’s Insights
Nick Brook Talks Futures For All
Our CEO, Nick Brook, discusses our mission and the transformational impact of work experience. He believes the new free-to-use Work Experience Finder has the potential to be a game-changer for levelling the playing field in access to opportunity in this country. And that our Speakers for Schools programme, the heart of the charity, makes a powerful difference:
“There is nothing quite like seeing that light going on behind a young person's eyes when they're listening to somebody who has risen to the top.”
Funke Talks Futures For All
Hear from Funke Abimbola MBE, a multi-award-winning solicitor and inspirational speaker, on why supporting Futures For All really matters and how rewarding it is to inspire young people as part of our Speakers for Schools programme.
Ruth Talks Futures For All
Hear from Ruth Spellman, a leader and champion of education and training, and our Trustee, on what equal access means and why the Futures For All Work Experience Finder is part of the social mobility solution.
Supporter Viewpoints
James Talks Futures For All
Hear from James Turner, CEO of The Hg Foundation, and valued partner for our IntoTech programme, on the role of employers in enhancing social mobility and the benefits of joining in partnership with Futures For All.
Young People’s Success Stories
My Futures For All Success Story with Ryan
Ryan, 18, from Bournemouth, has just finished sixth form and is now doing an apprenticeship with JP Morgan. His Futures For All story started when he was sixteen, on work experience with the Ministry of Justice and SSCL. Ryan reveals how these placements opened his eyes to getting as much varied experience as possible, reflecting that “you can’t be what you can’t see.”
“Work experience is about equipping the next generation with skills and insight into what they want their futures to be like. It’s the most valuable thing.”
My Futures For All Success Story with Sophia
Sophia, 20, from Bristol, having taken a gap year and now living in London, has started work as a degree apprentice with Deloitte. Her Futures For All work experience story started with Morgan Sindall and Danny Sullivan Groups. Sophia reveals that these placements introduced the idea of apprenticeships, without understanding the significance it would have on her life and early career.
“Meeting other apprentices at the time was really, really important for me, and I think was the catalyst to where I am today.”
Youth Council Experiences
My Futures For All Story with Emma
Emma, 17, from South London, discusses her work experiences and reflects on her time as a member of our 2025 Youth Council. She has loved her experience with us and found it to be an eye-opening opportunity to boost her confidence and make a difference for young people.
My Futures For All Story with Berenise
Berenise, 18, from East London, discusses her work experiences and reflects on her time as a member of our 2025 Youth Council. She gained empathy, communication, and teamwork skills, and believes every young person should have access to varied experiences in different industries to find out what’s best for them.
Employer Perspectives on Work Experience
Our Futures For All Work Experience Story with Emma from Boots
Emma Metcalf, Head of Talent, Leadership and Engagement, Boots UK, shares their experiences of offering programmes of remote placements and discovery sessions, which open doors to all areas of the business and a wealth of career opportunities for young people. Emma speaks to her partnership with us – explaining their journey, programme highlights, work experience perspectives, benefits, and impact.
“Our programmes have skill development at their heart, helping students prepare for the world of work.”
Our Futures For All Work Experience Story with Amy from TCS
Amy Shocker, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, UK and Ireland, Tata Consultancy Services, shares their ambition to get more young people interested in being in the tech industry from an earlier age. She speaks to her partnership with us – explaining their journey, programme highlights, work experience perspectives, benefits, and impact.
Amy’s advice for any organisation thinking about offering work experience is to “just do it.”
Our Futures For All Work Experience Story with Kav from Equifax
Kav Sangha, Vice President of HR, UK and Ireland, Equifax UK, shares her organisation’s work experience initiatives, reflecting on how they give back to communities and enable students to enhance their experience of the world of work and financial literacy. Kav speaks to her partnership with us – explaining their journey, programme highlights, work experience perspectives, benefits, and impact.
“Futures For All, to me, is all about opportunity!”
