Urban Synergy, a youth empowerment and social mobility charity dedicated to helping young people achieve success, has partnered with Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment insights, to empower young people through mentorship and access to opportunities.
Since its inception, Urban Synergy has supported over 43,000 young people aged 9–24, helping them to thrive in education and the workplace through relatable role models and tailored mentoring programmes.
Morningstar reflects a mutual dedication to promoting financial literacy and social mobility, supporting Urban Synergy’s ambition of reaching 50,000 young people by 2027.
“Partnerships like this are what help us turn vision into impact. Together with Morningstar, we’ll continue opening doors for young people and building pathways to lasting success.”
— Leila Thomas, Founder & CEO, Urban Synergy
Partnership Highlights
- Morningstar and Urban Synergy will collaborate to design and deliver targeted mentoring programmes aimed at supporting youth from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Through access to Morningstar’s workplace, investment research and expertise, and professional networks, young people will gain exposure to careers in finance, data, technology, research and more.
- The partnership will offer skills-based workshops, interactive sessions, and work-experience placements, to build confidence and capability in young people who may not otherwise have access.
- Both organisations will implement monitoring and evaluation measures to track outcomes and ensure the long-term impact of the programmes, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable change.
“At Morningstar, we believe in the power of education and opportunity to drive meaningful change. Partnering with Urban Synergy allows us to help young people from all backgrounds unlock their potential and build brighter futures.”
— Connor Sloman, Managing Director, UK, Middle East and Africa, Morningstar
Urban Synergy and Morningstar are planning a rollout of mentoring cohorts across London, with the first initiatives set to launch in early 2026. Young people, schools, and youth-serving organisations are encouraged to watch for further announcements via Urban Synergy’s website and social channels.
About Urban Synergy
Founded in 2007, Urban Synergy is a youth empowerment & social mobility charity, dedicated to helping young people succeed in education and work. Since its inception, the organisation has supported over 43,000 young people by connecting them with relatable role models, mentoring, and real work experience opportunities in professional organisations. With a goal to empower 50,000 young people by 2027, Urban Synergy is committed to turning barriers to bridges and creating a future where everyone has a chance to thrive.
About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar UK Limited is a subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (“the company”), a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. The Company offers an extensive line of products and solutions that serve a wide range of market participants, including individual and institutional investors in public and private capital markets, financial advisors and wealth managers, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and issuers of fixed-income securities. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately US$369 billion in assets under management and advisement as of Sept. 30, 2025. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries. For more information, visit www.morningstar.com/company. Follow Morningstar on LinkedIn @Morningstar.