Academic year 2025/26, that's a wrap... and what an incredible year it's been!
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
We had our final event Thursday 16th July, which means that's it for the Dare to Dream programme over the Summer months.
We'll be using this time to look at how we can keep improving the programmes, keep growing our offering and how we can best take the momentum we're building into the new academic year.
But first, some thank yous, and our man Jack has a few words of gratitude he'd like to share.
We're delighted to say that between the primary school visits, Year 7s attending the celebration events, several Year 8 taster sessions, and the Dare to Dream programmes delivered to Years 9, 10 and 11, more than 14,000 students across Sussex and Surrey were involved in some capacity this year.
A simply incredible achievement and one we're incredibly proud of!
So, whether you've had us in your school, been involved as a supporting business or mentor, provided funding or a donation or even just engaged with our social media posts and helped spread the word, you've played a part in this and it really does mean an awful lot to us.
Through your support, and the support of so many others, we've engaged with more young people than ever before at a crucial time in their lives and helped them to believe in themselves, build the skills that matter and connect with a future they're excited about.
That's what we're passionate about and that's what your involvement allows us to do more of each year!
Like we said, our Dare to Dream events may have stopped for the Summer, but our amazing team certainly haven't.
We'll be hard at work taking feedback on board, tweaking things, refining our programmes and doing all that we can to ensure everyone involved gets as much value from their experience as possible.
We're looking forward to getting back to doing what we do best in September, but until then, the team will be enjoying some time over the Summer for a fully deserved rest and recharge... and of course, there'll be the chance to wash and dry the kit before the new term starts.
Can you help us grow this impact?
To bring Dare to Dream to even more students, we need the support of more local businesses and funders.
If you know a values-led organisation or individual who you think would love to help us inspire the next generation, please send us their details or simply forward this email to them.
Together, we can create phenomenal futures for more young people by inspiring them to reach their full potential, personally and professionally.
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The team can only do what we do thanks to the time, commitment and generosity that you’ve all poured into our programme over the years.
We're delighted to have you on the journey with us, and of course, we'd LOVE to hear from anyone who might be able to help us do even more during the 26/27 academic year! If you know someone, please do send them our way.
Thanks again from all of us here. We hope you have a great Summer!
The Love Local Jobs Foundation Team
