Investec: Arrival Education

Investec supports Arrival Education who run an innovative, year-long programme to help disadvantaged young people maximise their future potential. The ultimate aim is to have the participants apply for places at top universities and employers. Investec volunteers work with students by running workshops and coaching.

Cash contribution:

• Cash: £35,000
• Time: £5,256 of paid company time from 70 volunteers 
• Total value of contributions: £40,256

Community benefits:

• The programme has directly benefitted 331 students.
• Participants are more engaged in school, have better relationships with parents and teachers, are better community leaders, and are producing better school grades & attendance results. They are also more successful in interviews for colleges and extra opportunities, have more confidence, and gain better GCSE mock results.

Business benefits:

Investec has measured the employee benefits of its volunteering programmes, including the Arrival Education initiative:

• 70% of volunteers developed their adaptability, influencing and negotiating skills
• Nearly 80% of volunteers stated that they had developed their communication and skills used to guide and develop the performance of others, as well as increased motivation and commitment to Investec
• 86%  increased their sense of wellbeing; their understanding of and empathy with others; their awareness of wider social issues; and their pride in the company
• 90% would recommend volunteering to a colleague and would talk positively about Investec to others