10/08/2026
Few people have contributed more to Form the Future’s Ambassador community than Stephen Blackmore.
Stephen has supported Form the Future since its earliest days, giving his time to help young people recognise their potential and find their place in the world of work.
His contribution includes completing an 18-month mentoring programme at Impington Village College, supporting seven students facing challenges as they worked towards their goals. One of those young people later contacted Stephen for job advice and a reference, demonstrating the lasting value of his time.
Stephen’s dedication was recognised with a special Long-standing Contribution Award at Form the Future’s 10 Year Anniversary Party.
Stephen said:
“When I started going into schools, I very quickly realised that actually the bright kids, the kids that will do okay, will be alright. But it’s the kids who have had the disadvantaged upbringings, who have really struggled in life. But what they needed was someone to listen to them. They needed someone to give them guidance. And to make them realise that they had a place in society. And that’s been my aim over the 10 years. I’ve had some amazing rewards from that, and I’ve had a great career in my life, but doing the work for you guys has been by far the most rewarding.”
Thank you, Stephen, for your extraordinary commitment and for showing what can happen when a young person has someone willing to listen, guide and believe in them.
Want to join our growing Ambassador community? Find out more and register here: https://formthefuture.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-with-us/
07/08/2026
“I know my younger self would have appreciated volunteers like the ones from Form the Future.”
Amara McCalla returned to her former school as a Form the Future Ambassador, giving students the kind of careers support she felt had been missing from her own experience.
As a Trainee Development Surveyor at Hill Group, Amara was able to share her perspective with young people while building her own communication, leadership and feedback skills.
Her story demonstrates that you do not need to be decades into your career to have something valuable to offer. Your experiences could be exactly what a young person needs to hear.
Read Amara’s full Ambassador Spotlight: https://formthefuture.org.uk/ambassador-spotlight-with-amara-mccalla/
Want to join our growing Ambassador community? Find out more and register here: https://formthefuture.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-with-us/
07/08/2026
"I don't think I'd be where I am today without all those experiences and support."
When Krisha, first got involved with Form the Future, she was searching for work experience.
After getting in touch with Form the Future and securing a placement with Bango embarked on an exciting two weeks.
Following the success of the placement, Krisha attended our 10-year anniversary celebration, spoke on a panel at our collaboration event with Indie Cambridge and, most recently, joined us at Westminster, where she shared her story, helping bring the impact of our work to life.
Krisha has recently completed her A levels and is hoping to go onto study Law at University.
We're proud to have been part of her journey and to have helped unlock the potential that exists within every young person.
If you'd like to help us support young people like Krisha, get in touch with our Head of Business Development, Gwen Bergius, at [email protected].
05/08/2026
Over the past two weeks, a group of students from across Cambridge had the opportunity to step inside Bango and experience what working at a leading technology company is really like.
From Marketing and Product to Technology and Finance, each student joined a team aligned with their interests, contributing to real projects, learning from experienced professionals and building the confidence that comes from meaningful workplace experience.
The internships concluded with presentations reflecting on everything they had learnt, from the new skills they had developed to discovering career paths they may never have previously considered.
A huge thank you to everyone at Bango for creating such a supportive environment. By opening their doors and investing their time, they've helped these young people take an important step towards their future.
If you're a parent or carer of a young person who would benefit from opportunities like this, follow our page to keep up to date with work experience placements, careers events and programmes designed to help young people explore their future.
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