Social mobility and ethnic diversity celebrated at the “UShine Awards 2024”
Urban Synergy’s 2024 UShine Awards finalists announced
UShine Awards recognise outstanding individuals contributing to social mobility through Urban Synergy in 2024, celebrating excellence in mentorship, student leadership, and corporate partnership.
Celebrating Young Talent: Jack Petchey Awards
Dad’s the word! We’re thrilled to celebrate four amazing Urban Synergy mentees who were nominated for the prestigious Jack Petchey Awards this October.
Opening doors to STEM and financial careers with Visa
A new partnership with Visa started this month with our young people saying hello to phenomenal expertise, especially in the STEM-related arena.
TheCityUK works with Urban Synergy to inspire Generation Alpha
TheCityUK financial services membership body starts its search today to support the future.
Empowering Futures: Urban Synergy Teams Up with PwC
At Urban Synergy, we’re passionate about empowering futures for young people. On October 1st, we partnered with PwC to deliver a Corporate Insight Day for 60 students from Christ the King Sixth Form, St Mary’s, South London. The day was packed with career insights, real-world advice, and inspiration from PwC professionals like Emily Fielder, Emily Webb, Simon Harris and Ian …
Black History Month: Recognise the heroes in your own community
Reclaiming narratives is vital for inspiring future generations. Our CEO explores stories of resilience and strength that celebrate Black heroes and their legacies.
Mentoring Excellence: Our biggest, heartfelt thank you
We shine a light on mentoring excellence, WTW’s DreamBig programme supported 11 young people during two amazing years.
Work experience: Remember your first day at work?
With a bumper crop of young people doing work experience via Urban Synergy, our CEO & Founder speaks about the benefits.
Charity’s new offering reveals the value of “knuckling down”
Award-winning youth empowerment and social mobility charity Urban Synergy believes that self-esteem grows when you see people like yourself enjoying success in education and work.
From Catford to Cambridge
Meet Urban Synergy’s young man with a first class degree and a future role at a world-leading law firm
London borough announces Urban Synergy as Mayoral Charity
Mayor Brenda Dacres announces Urban Synergy as Mayor of Lewisham’s Charity for 2024