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Enthused, intrigued, curious, empathetic, rearing to go, inspired – these are just some of the descriptions our 15 new Mentors used yesterday as we kick-started on Checkatrades latest mentoring drive with Goal 17.

Having worked with Checkatrade for several years we have seen some...

Goal 17's Founder, Fran Boorman, has been featured in the Sunday Telegraphs Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in recognition of her work building the company. 

The exclusive list identified women from across the UK making a significant impact to the economy through their business endeavours. Goal...

Fran Boorman (Goal 17's Founder) is set to participate in a CEO Sleepout on Monday 21st November 2022 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

They are raising funds jointly for the London Irish Foundation (of which she is a Trustee) and the CEO Sleepout, which supports...

This week saw the launch of the Women In Football Mentoring Programme in partnership with Heineken. Over 2 days we trained and inducted 99 ladies to identify their mentoring needs and then find a suitable mentor to support them. 

Inspired by the recent Women's EUROs football competition,...

This week the charitable foundation established by Dragon's Den investor Peter Jones CBE, announced an exciting new partnership with Goal 17 to be launched in Autumn 2022.

Harnessing Goal 17's unique mentor training the foundation will welcome corporate sponsors to fund and mentor young...

In March, Goal 17 has brought together two organizations whose shared goal is to give back to the communities they work within.

The Clancy Group is one of the largest privately-owned construction firms in the UK. This year, they have decided to do more than ensure the safe and...

As Goal 17 Founder, Fran Boorman, Joins The Line Up For The UN and Peace One Day ‘Anti Racism Live’ Event, We Want To Encourage Everyone To Tackle Racism One Relationship At A Time.

About The Anti-Racism Live Event on 21^st March:

Anti-Racism Live on The International Day for...

Goal 17 was pleased to announce an exciting new program with clients Reed Smith LLP. We have designed and will be implementing a mentoring programme with a focus on increasing the diversity within the organisation.

Reed Smith, who have an active Munticutural Network are taking decisive action...

Goal 17 were honoured to be featured on BBC News showing the wonderful moment when a group of our Mentors from Balfour Beatty and Southampton City Council came together for an important Graduation Ceremony.

Despite lockdowns and restrictions from COVID-19 a group of 14 mentors had worked...

Despite one of the toughest economic climates, the last three months has seen charities and businesses from across Southampton City come together to support some of the city’s young people who are furthest away from the employment market.

A collaboration between Saints Foundation,...