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Sharing our impact with Britain Progress to June 2021
Contents
The problem 3
Our charity mission 5
Words from our Patron 6
Our vision and outcomes 7
Key impact numbers 12
Our story 14
Income & charity effectiveness 22
A bright future through collaboration 23
About the Founder 24
Thank you 26
Appendices 27
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
The problem 2020
THE POSITION IN 2020 SHOWS INSUFFICIENT PROGRESS
PARKER REVIEW 2017 PARKER REVIEW 2020
Citizen Directors of colour represent only Citizen Directors of colour represent only
2%
of FTSE 100 Boardrooms
14%
of UK population
3.2%
of FTSE 100 Boardrooms
Considering non-responses,
a full dataset may paint a
picture broadly consistent
compared to A further 6% are non-British whites with the Parker Review 2017
MIGRANT LEADERS REVIEW ALL PRIVATELY EDUCATED FTSE 250 ONE BY 2021
Citizen Directors of colour who Citizen Directors of colour who Citizen Directors of colour FTSE 100 Boards which have
migrated to Britain represent only migrated and grew up in Britain represent only no ethnic minority Directors:
1.3% 1.8% 37%
who made it into that 1.3% were all
privately
educated
of FTSE 100 Boardrooms apart from one person of FTSE 250 Boardrooms of FTSE 100 Boardrooms
WE ARE GOING TO CHANGE THIS ...
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
Estimated impact on UK population
100%
We are going
80%
to step up
60%
our work …
40%
20%
0%
2017 2030 2051
Citizens of colour White British
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
Our charity
“ There is an endless source of energy
to use to the advantage of the UK
mission
economy and communities: first
and second generation migrants
are hungry for achievement. They About Migrant Leaders to capture opportunities to fulfil their
are driven to prove themselves and Migrant Leaders is an independent UK
potential. Concurrently they will feel
productive and valued members of
gain recognition in their host registered charity programme, which
British society, thereby boosting social
works directly with young people from
country. I know from my own mobility, tackling discrimination and
deprived backgrounds, educational
experience that 3 0 years after institutions, communities and large
strengthening communities.
moving to the UK, I still have corporates to inspire and develop About The Fardad Foundation
disadvantaged young people and in
a strong sense that I want particular young migrants. Our aim is The Fardad Foundation’s aim is to
to do something f or this to provide bespoke support to equip support ethnic minorities and social
country that welcomed talented young migrants with the mobility in Britain. The foundation
knowledge, skills and confidence to comprises of Migrant Leaders and also
me as a young person.” enter and take on leadership roles includes Mentee Mentor which aims to
Elham Fardad, in major public and private sector bridge the gap that starts early in the
Migrant Leaders Founder & CEO lives of disadvantaged families, through
organisations.
this scheme we provide role model
Our mission tutors who the young children can relate
to and aspire to emulate their life and
Our mission is to equip every
educational success and EduTech Kids
young migrant regardless of their
which helps alleviate digital poverty by
background, with the leadership
providing digital equipment.
mindset and capabilities they need
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
Words from
our Patron A dynamic, entrepreneurial, award
winning Top 100 BAME Leaders
in Business, Yvonne has a proven
record for building high performing
teams. Since starting her own PR
company over 30 years ago she has
“As a patron of Migrant Leaders it The value of this diversity to the been involved in many successful firsts
gives me enormous pleasure to growth of the British economy and in the UK. She also has over 20 years’
provide a message of support of the the benefit to everyone in British experience for which she is well known
work that our charity carries out to society is immense. I wholeheartedly on public sector boards, which includes,
develop and help young migrants believe in the Migrant Leaders Chairing, DTI’s Ethnic Minority Business
fulfil their potential. mission and the intelligence and Forum, African Caribbean Business
resilience it has taken to bring it to Network, and many others to where
The valuable Parker Report where it is today.” she brings energy and experience.
highlighted that citizens of colour Often called upon for media
represent only 2% of FTSE100 interviews, on issues concerning
Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE FKCL,
Boardrooms compared to 14% of small businesses, women and
The Parker Review Steering
UK population. Migrant Leaders Committee Member minorities; Ms Thompson is no
carried out further research and stranger to engaging with Prime
looking at the same population this Ministers, Ministers, and high
number goes down to only 1.3% profile personalities in business.
who migrated to Britain and almost
all were privately educated. Migrant
Leaders sets out to change this.
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
Our vision and outcomes
Our programme aims to ‘Give Back to Britain’ by sharing the programme with all
young people from under-represented and deprived backgrounds. We deliver this
development programme at no cost to young people or educational institutions:
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
Mentee: B
avisha Guiga Babu Mentee: K
anav Moudgill
A Level Student A Level Student
Mentor: B
arbara Gottardi Mentor: L ester De Leon
Chief Information Officer, HSBC Vice President, Standard Chartered Bank
“Due to my parents being immigrants from India and Portugal, it was hard “I moved to the UK at the age of 11 with hopes and dreams of becoming
for me to make use of their experiences and contacts however Migrant an Aerospace Engineer. I knew that I may not be able to afford to go to
Leaders has provided me with the opportunity. Learning about and university and that I should explore different career options. Migrant Leaders
utilising the experience of my mentor has made me more aware about matched me to a mentor I could relate to and when I decided to explore
the importance of always developing new skills through jobs or work degree apprenticeships Elham personally connected me with her senior
experiences I take. My mentor’s understanding and friendly behaviour contacts in GSK, Airbus and GKN Aerospace. I was even one of the 6 Migrant
meant that it was much easier for me to ask questions to my mentor Leaders mentees who were selected for the ABB Engineering Internship.
and thus form a clear vision of how I can get into a good career.” The mentoring, experiences, advice and contacts the Migrant Leaders
programme has given me has been incredible. I hope that I can give back
Impact: Gaining corporate insights, senior connections and vision of a to the programme by fulfilling my potential.”
top future career. Now studying for a Masters Degree in Mathematics at
Kings College, London. Impact: Connecting to senior leaders in top companies in the chosen field.
Now studying for a Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering at University
of Manchester.
“ The leadership in the FTSE100 is
not as diverse as it should be. That
is why I chose Migrant Leaders to
be my programme of choice.”
Diego Henriques,
General Manager, Anglo American
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
Mentee: H
eli Shah Mentee: S ara Renmiu
A Level Student A Level Student
Mentor: J ohn Ashworth Mentor: A mer Hassan
Senior VP Finance, Smith & Nephew Research Manager, Kantar
“I want to be the most successful accountant in the UK. My parents are “I have always aspired to gain opportunities through which I could thrive.
originally from India and my father works hard as a bus driver so I have I joined Migrant Leaders Development Programme during my A levels at
learnt so much by hearing from my mentor about the life of an accountant school and it has been elemental in helping me widen my horizons early
and what needs to be done to be a successful accountant in the UK. I have on with great work experience opportunities. I was thrilled to be accepted
really enjoyed listening to him and learning from him. Thank you for setting onto Kantar’s Virtual Industry Internship which was made possible due to
me up with such a great mentor. I want to build my skills, learn and put my the hard work of Elham Fardad, Migrant Leaders and the Kantar team.”
knowledge into big firms to make them the most successful in the UK.”
Impact: Widening horizons to discover application of mentee’s greatest
Impact: Building the roadmap and knowledge to achieve career aspirations strengths and providing opportunities for quality work experiences and
& personal dreams. Now studying for a Bachelors Degree in Accounting & connections in those roles and sectors. Now studying for a Bachelors Degree
Finance at Kings College, London. in Psychological & Behavioural Sciences at University of Cambridge.
“ There are so many high potential people who come from
circumstances which makes it hard for them to fulfil their potential.
The Migrant Leaders programme is a perfect example of how to
bridge this gap and we look forward to continuing this partnership.”
Philip Smiley,
Chief Executive Officer, Kantar Consulting
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder
Mentee: W
asifa Khalid Mentee: Israel Johnson
A Level Student A Level Student
Mentor: D
r Sayee Papineni Mentor: R
achael Winter
NHS Consultant Senior Director, Head of Global Clinical Operations,
Smith & Nephew
“This development programme and my mentor have given me opportunities “My story began when I moved to the UK in 2010 with my family when we
by visiting the UCL campus with me before my interview where my mentor sought safety from the violence of Boko Haram in Nigeria. I want to dedicate
graduated from herself and she did a mock interview with me which led to my life to the field of science and being ineligible for student finance, Migrant
UCL offering me a place. She even worked with Migrant Leaders to arrange Leaders is giving me that opportunity by paying for my tuition fees to study
for an afternoon of talks by doctors from different specialities including the Biomedical Science at the University of Warwick. I feel so lucky that my
first female black orthopaedic surgeon appointed in the UK who was born in Migrant Leaders mentor is actually a Biomedical Science alumnus herself
Guyana. The Migrant Leaders special development programme has made me and working in a clinical role at Smith & Nephew. Elham Fardad is currently
realise I can achieve my dream of helping people and developing countries connecting me to top people at GSK and other pharma companies and
through my career in medicine.” getting me ready for my industrial placement opportunities.”
Impact: Providing insights and access to inspirational relatable role models in Impact: Career insights from senior mentor in chosen technical field and
chosen field. Now studying Medical Sciences at University College London (UCL). sector. Connections to coach and provide industry opportunities. Now
studying Biomedical Science at University of Warwick.
“ I really believe in the cause that Migrant Leaders
supports which is to create a landscape where
there is equality of opportunities for 1st and 2nd
generation migrants to really succeed.”
John Ashworth,
Senior Vice President, Smith & Nephew
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderMentee: M
achi Onuorah
University Student
Mentor: O
lesya Potorti
Adviser Partner Practice, St James’s Place
“Born in Nigeria and growing up in the UK, as one of the few black
individuals in a predominantly white institution, secondary
school was a challenge. This has been my source of motivation
to apply for the Migrant Leaders Development Programme.
The challenge posed by the diversity gap can be overcome through
such a programme that strives to connect disadvantaged students
to real-life opportunities that expands into the corporate world.
Such exposure is the leverage needed to break social barriers and
will provide valuable insight into the seemingly inaccessible top
firms. I started with no hope of securing internships but my mentor
helped me gain the Spring Internship at multiple investment
banks including BNP Baribas, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and
an internship at EY. I just know that my path will pave the way
for the next generation.”
Impact: Guidance and advice on attaining top internships.
Now studying for a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry at University
College London (UCL).
Permission has been obtained from individuals
to use their full names in this report.
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderKey impact numbers:
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED SINCE 2017:
700 1,833
15,700
senior mentors
45
Corporate experiences &
from more than 95 workshop participants
FTSE100 and leading
organisations
Digital Modules and Content Views
UK locations
650 96% £180,000
Migrant Leaders Opportunity Fund
mentees between Ethnic minority mentees allocated to funding all tuition fees to enable exceptional
16 and 25 years old migrant students to attend top universities
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderOur mentors
We have over 700 volunteer mentors who have joined us to support our
programme and the talented young mentees we select. Our mentors work
in senior roles in FTSE100 and leading organisations including:
FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRY SECTORS
HSBC SAP GSK Uber Entertainment Royal Mail
Barclays Oracle Pearson The Telegraph Rio Tinto Amazon
Goldman Sachs Microsoft Thomson Reuters BP Hitachi Direct Line Group
Morgan Stanley Cisco IHS Markit GE Transport for London Toyota
JP Morgan HP Sky Gartner AECOM Emergen
UBS EY G4S BT NHS Dixons Carphone
Citi PwC Conduent Ciena Thames Water Boots
RBS KPMG Anglo American Travelers Network Rail Omnicom
AXA Deloitte Experian Mitie BBC World Atos
Mastercard Clifford Chance Kantar Aon Risk Solutions Cambridge Uni Air Products
American Express Capita SAS Nissan Dyson KBR
Lloyds BG IBM Tata Fujitsu ABB WNS
NatWest Accenture Intertek Travis Perkins Rolls Royce IBEX
Blackrock Wipro Consulting Black & Decker Jacobs Ericsson PepsiCo
Barclaycard Tata Consulting Unilever Vodacom eBay Westcon
Moody’s GENPACT Astra Zeneca Penguin Essentra
Visa Infosys Smith & Nephew Burberry Balfour Beatty
Grant Thornton Diageo Chanel
Alvarez & Marsal Whitbread Pfizer
Kantar GKN Aerospace Tarmac “ I am delighted and humbled to have
Vodafone BAE Systems been asked to support the great work
Jaguar Land Rover Airbus Group
BAT Coats Group that is being led by Migrant Leaders.”
Emirates JLL Michael Brennan
Mind Tree Merlin Transformation Director, BAE Systems
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderOur story: “ Elham’s vision for what can
be achieved for young people
by working collaboratively
2017 2018 and empowering them is
highly motivating. Her efforts
JULY JANUARY
have seen top business leaders
come together to support
Consultation: Migrant incredible young people to
Leaders Youth Conference achieve great things.”
to introduce programme Kate Kettle
and seek feedback from Migrant Leaders Advisory Board
potential participants. Kings College Participation Department
Design: Elham developed
the charity programme
proposal on a family holiday
Future Britain Young Leaders Workshop:
in China. Hit by jetlag, Elham
saw this as her luck that the Opened programme to
encourage economic
jet lag gave her 5 hours a Launch: Migrant Leaders
day to work on this while her participation from all
Leadership Conference
children slept. ethnicities across Britain,
with representatives from
in consultation with our
Accenture, Deloitte and
Young Leaders Panel and
EY among more than 100
Kings College Widening
attendees from private
Participation Programme.
and public sector to seek
further consultation.
OCTOBER JUNE
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder“ It is equally important 2019
for ethnic minority talent SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY
to hold up a mirror to
themselves as it is for
organisations to support
them. The need for a
collaborative approach is
greater than ever.”
Rene Carayol MBE
Migrant Leaders Patron First Mentors Conference: First Education National Coverage: Engaged
Inclusion Expert & CEO Coach
65 senior Mentors attended Conference: Migrant with universities and schools
the inaugural Migrant Leaders Leaders Education across the country to help
Afro-Caribbean Youth: Mentors Conference to hear Conferences aim to inspire address regional disparity in
Commenced drive towards our Founder Elham Fardad and boost participation at youth training and employment.
targeting young girls and boys introduce the programme top universities and provide
from Afro-Caribean ethnicity to and Patrons Dr Yvonne practical expert training on
raise their aspiration and access to Thompson CBE and university applications. Corporate Partner:
opportunities to fulfil their potential. Rene Carayol MBE speak.
Mentees Access to Corporates
Mining Conference.
NOVEMBER
JULY OCTOBER
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderAPRIL
Digital Programme Launch:
To provide further guidance,
training and tools as well
as inspirations through our
First Connect Conference: OCTOBER
Leaders Like Us and Imagine
Connecting our Mentors
If campaigns.
and Mentees. NOVEMBER
Leaders Like Us Charity Times Awards: Corporate Partner:
Selected as Finalist for Mentees Access to Corporates
Campaign: Interviews with
Charity Times Awards 2019. Marketing Conference.
leaders as relatable role
models to inspire and share
experience with diverse young
people across the country.
Corporate Partner:
Mentees Access to
Corporates STEM
JUNE Conference.
JULY DECEMBER
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderOur response to Covid-19 is to scale up our
impact and expand the scope of our support
of ethnic minority communities:
Mentee: M
ichas Morris
A Level Student
Mentor: G
iovanni Sobrero
Production Leader, Rolls Royce
2020 First Digital Education
Conference: Live webinar
APRIL training in collaboration with
Varsity Scholars to support
“My dream is to one day work for BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin or Resilience & Confidence university applications
even Rolls Royce. I want to be successful in engineering to ensure my
Training: Launched Migrant JUNE and enhancing mentees’
family never have to worry about anything. My mentor, Mr Sobrero
Leaders Resilience digital module communication skills with Kantar.
has been a fantastic mentor to me, helping me develop and has
followed by live webinar training
connected me to opportunities such as work experience at a Rolls
with Winston Ben Clements on a
Royce site as well as introducing me to the Royal Aeronautical Society.
mission to inspire 1 Billion people.
We are working on finalising my university choices and creating a
LinkedIn profile. He is really the mentor I needed for the future I had
dreamed of and I would not have had these opportunities without the STEM Careers Deep Dive:
Migrant Leaders programme.” In collaboration with
our corporate partner
Impact: Guidance and advice on attaining top university offers, Smith & Nephew.
Migrant Leaders approved for
resulting in offer from Imperial College. Quality work experience
funding by the The National JULY
in chosen sector and company.
Lottery Community Fund.
JULY
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderGet with the
Programme
Join Kantar’s Virtual Industry Internship Migrant Leaders
Opportunity Fund:
Interested in people, trends and brands?
Looking to gather some real work experience to set your career up for success? Establishment of our
Founder & CEO Elham Fardad IoD charity’s fund to enable
Keen to sharpen up your presentation, communication and analytical skills?
This certificate has been awarded to
Well, we have just the thing for you…
Director of the Year Awards Finalist exceptional migrant students Dhyey Ghetia
for her work on Migrant Leaders. to attend top universities.
CERTIFICATE OF AWARD
For success in being awarded scholarship through the
Migrant Leaders Opportunity Fund, funding all tuition
fees to enable exceptional migrant students to attend top
universities.
www.migrantleaders.org.uk
Marketing & Consulting AUGUST SEPTEMBER
Virtual Internships:
In collaboration
with our corporate
partner Kantar. AUGUST “ I have always dreamt of studying engineering
to solve global challenges, I believe as an
Charity Times Awards:
Selected as Finalist for
engineer I will be able to help countless
Charity Times Awards 2020. people. I was born in India and moved to
the UK aged 10. After tackling many other
challenges, I wasn’t able to access student
finance, therefore I decided to take a job as
a Chef. Migrant Leaders have now given me
an opportunity to access higher education,
allowing me to study Mechanical Engineering
JULY
at The University of Manchester.”
Dhyey Ghetia
Migrant Leaders, Mentee
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder“ I am proud of our Mentee “ Mentee Mentor is a unique and hugely “ EduTech Kids donations
Mentor programme which aims valuable scheme that not only bridges to our school is helping
to bridge the gap that starts early the educational attainment gap, but families with multiple
in the lives of disadvantaged also helps build aspiration in children siblings, giving them access
families. Through this scheme through mentoring with role models. to remote learning during
we provide role models who the I am very excited to be part of this team.” this lockdown and beyond.”
young children can relate to Kerry Scott Raphael Moss
Migrant Leaders Advisory Board Headteacher, Elsley Primary School
and aspire to emulate their life Headteacher, Ainslie Wood Primary School
and educational success. This
is also a valuable leadership Sponsored by
opportunity for our charity’s Swan Partners
DECEMBER
established mentees to become
Mentee Mentor Programme: Launch of our
mentors and to earn an income charity’s mentoring and tuition programme to
during their time at university. support disadvantaged primary school children
They will build confidence and and help close the educational attainment gap
which has widened further due to Covid-19.
feel proud of their social impact
and giving back to Britain.”
EduTech Kids Scheme:
Launch of our charity’s scheme
to help alleviate digital poverty in
Elham Fardad education by providing laptops,
Migrant Leaders
Founder & CEO smart phones and other digital
equipment for their homes,
by mobilising our network of
NOVEMBER corporate partners.
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founder“ The donations of laptops
from EduTech Kids is helping Strengths Profile
to support some of our most Assessments: Provided
disadvantaged students. to Migrant Leaders mentors Public Sector Strategy
and mentees in partnership Virtual Internships:
This means a lot to them
Trust the
Public
with Cappfinity. In collaboration with
at these difficult times.”
Join Kantar’s Public Division Virtual Work Immersion
Interested in understanding policy, people and communities?
Looking to gather some real work experience to set your career up for success?
our corporate partner
Kantar Public.
Keen to sharpen your presentation, communication and analytical skills?
Ian Walsh Well we have just the thing for you…
Deputy Principal, Oasis Academy
MARCH APRIL
Migrant Leaders
Featured: Charity
Times Magazine
“ The ethnic minority
communities need the
allyship of a network that
supports and connects
them. They need hope that
the future will be better
than the past.”
Chrisann Jarrett
Migrant Leaders, Young Leaders Panel
2021 FEBRUARY
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderSEPTEMBER
Digital Education 12/07/2021, 15:11
Conference: Live webinar JUNE
training with Varsity Scholars
to support university
applications and training
Migrant Leaders
mentees on social media, AUGUST
internships and graduate
Mentors Conference:
jobs in collaboration with
Virtual Internships Bringing together our
Across Multiple mentors and expert
Granger Reis.
Divisions: Kantar speakers to inspire, engage
MAY Insights, Public, and inform our supporters.
Consulting and Hosted by Anglo American.
Marketing.
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JULY
First Digital Connect
Conference: Bringing
together Migrant Leaders
mentees and mentors and Charity Leader of the Year: Corporate Partner:
training in collaboration Founder & CEO Elham Fardad Engineering Internships
with University of Warwick. selected as Finalist for Charity in collaboration with ABB.
Times Awards 2021.
JULY
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderIncome & charity effectiveness:
In the 12 months to March 2021 We continue to work to deliver our programme as cost effectively as possible, while supporting
the charity increased its income more young people each year. We are committed to delivering high quality and impactful
by 53%, achieved mostly through programmes to even more disadvantaged young people across the UK.
corporate partnerships:
In the 12 months to March 2021
£870,000 the charity increased the number In the 12 months
71%
of young people it supports by to March 2021
63%
the charity
increased the
£627,500 number of
mentors by
£411,262
We launched our EduTech
Kids and Mentee Mentor
programmes as well as
delivering multiple digital
conferences,
webinars,
workshops and
2020 2021 2022 We launched our Migrant Leaders
our first of a Opportunity Fund to enable exceptional
series of virtual
Actual Projection migrant students to attend top universities.
internships
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderA bright future through collaboration:
Our vision is to scale up the charity’s In response to the disproportionate
impact to reach out to more young impact of Covid-19 and economic Mentee: J ames Rhodes
people across Britain. We will downturn we are addressing the University Student
concurrently continue to build deeper root causes of the challenges Mentor: R
ena Patel
further corporate partnerships to migrants and ethnic minorities face Chief Marketing Officer,
widen young people’s horizons and by launching a mobile app to deliver Kantar Consulting
provide them with opportunities further support and connections to
and work experiences. the wider economy. Furthermore, “Born in Derby, I was the first person in my family to go to university.
in 2020 we launched our EduTech I took the difficult decision of moving down to London to fulfil my
Kids scheme and Mentee Mentor aspirations for a career in marketing. Migrant Leaders has given
programme to help alleviate digital me all the opportunities I needed to seize in order to fulfil my
poverty and to close the educational potential. Elham Fardad saw something in me and connected
attainment gap which has widened me with Kantar and while at university I spent the next couple
further for disadvantaged of years being mentored by the Kantar CMO Rena Patel, doing
communities due to Covid-19. the Migrant Leaders Kantar Public Spring Internship and working
with the Migrant Leaders team as their Marketing Intern. This really
gave me the direction, skills and confidence I needed to do them
and myself proud.”
Impact: Identifying greatest talents and passions, devising roadmap
to a marketing career and gaining skills in quality internships. Now
working in graduate role at Kantar.
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderAbout the Founder
Professional career Personal values
Elham’s professional career spans 25 Her philosophy is underpinned by
years in senior leadership roles in blue her enduring personal values and
chip multinationals including GE, News vision for her family. Elham sees
“ Have courage and Corp and Ernst & Young, where she has
advised clients on their most challenging
her role as helping develop the
next generation of leaders both
your capabilities operational problems. She is the Founder
and CEO of the charity Migrant Leaders
in her professional and personal
life. She continues in her personal
will connect you” and is a member of multiple Advisory time to mentor many talented
Boards. Elham has been selected as ethnic minorities in the UK from
Elham Fardad,
Finalist in awards for her work on Migrant different walks of life to help them
Accelerated Leadership Conference
The O2 London March 2017 Leaders, including Charity Times Charity fulfil their true potential.
of the Year, Charity Leader of the Year and
the IoD Director of the Year.
1986 1999 1999 2004 2010-2019
Moved from Iran Executive MBA Advanced Financial Finance Director, Business Transformations,
to the UK Sponsored by GE Leadership Programme Senior Executive Client Advisory Services
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderCharity work Commitment to family
“ She is clearly very
In 2017 Elham launched Migrant Elham also devotes much of her time
accomplished and
Leaders™ to identify talented young and care towards her two children
very successful and it migrants and help them through a who are aged 15 and 12 and she
is great to see behind world class programme of bespoke manages a ‘dual career household’ as
modules, workshops, mentoring her husband works in IT Advisory at
it all the thinking and and quality work experiences at Accenture. Elham’s inspiration comes
struggles which made leading firms. She has designed this from her desire to help leave the
that happen …” programme bringing the best of her world a better place for her children Interview with
experience and the network she has and for others to be able to succeed Rene Carayol MBE
Wincie Wong, RBS
gained throughout her professional no matter where they come from.
career and charitable work.
“ The highlight of
the leadership
2017 2017 2020 2020 conference for
me has been the
opportunity to
listen to Elham
Fardad speak …”
Fardad Foundation Migrant Leaders Mentee Mentor EduTech Kids Chris Dixon, Santander
Founder & CEO Founder & CEO Founder & CEO Founder & CEO
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderThank you Be part of the Migrant Leaders story.
If you are as passionate as we are about helping young migrants fulfil their potential in the UK,
then we want to talk to you about mentoring, sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Corporates Public sector
We work with companies who We collaborate with educational
share our vision of providing institutions, charities and the
opportunities to disadvantaged public sector to provide our
young people. Our corporate programme free of charge to young
partnerships deliver conferences, people. We would like to continue
workshops, quality work to expand our partnerships
experiences and access to with other organisations who
job opportunities. Company would like to, with our support,
volunteers work closely with our give opportunity to their
experienced team to change young 16-25 year old students to
people’s lives, learn about the apply to our programme.
next generation of the workforce Support us
and develop by working with us Volunteers
We are a registered
on leading practice programmes. Become a mentor, facilitator or charity with the Charity
They find new purpose to work join us in other volunteer roles. Commission. If you
with their colleagues through You will make a pivotal difference are a UK taxpayer, the
a refreshed sense of common to the direction of young people’s charity will receive up Contact us:
values and belonging. lives, will gain the opportunity for to £250 through Gift enquiries@migrantleaders.org.uk
personal development and join Aid for every £1000 you
our network of connections. donate to the charity.
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderAppendix A: Our programme
Our programme participants are guided through the learning journey designed to support and build their capability and character:
ORIGINAL HIGH LEVEL PROGRAMME DESIGN YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEARS 3-5 BEYOND
Capabilities How to Get the Best Build Character Build Life Leadership Connect Conferences Give Back to Britain ML
Out of Your Mentoring & Integrity ML Life skills workshops and Networking events alumni to mentor British
Bespoke structured learning Programme On Character Cards sustainable leadership with top firms – London in deprived areas
modules will address the key Boarding Materials & Regions
Enable Education Boost Access ML Leaders Strengthen Support ML
factors determining the future
Raise Aspirations ML Participation in Higher Like Us campaign Show Possibilities Community App for 24/7
success of migrants, delivered Think Big campaign Education Conference ML Mentees invited to support and mental health
in classroom or as interactive Unlock Capability
Workshop/Online Build Confidence & Build Future Leaders corporate events
Workshops on target Build ML Community
online modules. Resilience ML online ML Leadership online topics and Leadership Share Leading Practice ML website members
Modules and
Materials modules Young Leader modules Conferences Expert top firms speakers discussion forum
Courage Remote 1-2-1 Formal mentoring Connection to other Formal Graduation
To build confidence and the Mentor monthly mentors based on referrals from Migrant
(or as agreed) voice/ specific personal and Leaders™
courage to succeed, Migrant
video calls professional needs Programme
Leaders™ development and Ongoing
programme is designed to match Support:
participants with the right trained
Participants who
mentor given the diverse needs Bespoke graduate from
and challenges of young migrants. Mentoring the programme
successfully based
Top 10% get further support to accelerate faster on participation
Connections Based on exam results, interview with Super Mentor and other criteria and achievement
1 Week formal Other informal Ongoing learning of individual
Providing Migrant Leaders™ valuable targets would be
work shadowing at work experience through formal
network of contacts to enable given access to
mentor’s or other opportunities work placements
the participants to gain quality place of work such as a day at a such as summer the network of
work experiences in leading firms top firm or public internships at contacts of all the
and public sector organisations sector events top firms and registered mentors
of relevance to their chosen public and of the charity
Quality Work
professional field. Experiences
voluntary sector
organisations
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes FounderAppendix B: The Young Leader
Our model to develop success characteristics in young people and the sustainable leaders of the future
Adds Value Works at Pace Intense Ambition Vision of the
Attains the motivation Demonstrates continued Attains a firm belief in Destination
and self discipline determination and own ability to achieve Has the creativity, intuition
required for real focus on the physical and own objectives and has and proactivity to devise
operationalising a vision, mental endurance and the courage to commit a vision of the end result.
supporting plans and momentum required to to that responsibility.
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and gains an understanding and strengths that instil ad opportunities and makes and give people a chance
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of own needs in order trust in a leader. These Se positive contributions to so we place trust in each
to achieve happiness. include the ability to lf society. Sets an example other and demonstrates
Maintains a positive attitude, inspire, confidence, through personal integrity, this through flexibility
builds resilience and decisiveness and empathy, compassion of approach, honesty
patience in achieving clear communication. and respect for others. and tact.
own personal objectives.
These 4 level 1 ‘capability components’ describe our ‘Young Leader Model’ framework. No leader is the best in all these 8 level 2 traits, though the strongest leaders achieve a good level
on all 8 traits while showing exceptional strength in particular traits. This framework aims to balance work and people skills. The critical factor determining young leaders’ development
is early self awareness and guidance on the level 3 behaviours, capabilities, values, emotional and social intelligence needed to succeed in their life, in Britain and their chosen career.
It is assumed that ‘technical functional expertise’ to enable progression in their chosen career is developed during their education, work experience and employment when they are on
the right path leveraging the above traits.
Our charity Words from Our vision About the
The problem Thank you Appendices
mission our Patron and outcomes Founderwww.migrantleaders.org.uk The Fardad Foundation (TFF) is a UK registered
charity that works directly with young people from
enquiries@migrantleaders.org.uk deprived neighbourhoods, educational institutions
and employers to provide bespoke support pathways
linkedin.com/company/migrant-leaders towards the fulfilment of their true potential. TFF
develops and delivers programmes, working with third
twitter.com/MigrantLeaders
parties and volunteers. Incorporated independently,
facebook.com/MigrantLeadersUK TFF is governed by a diverse Trustees Board.
The Fardad Foundation (TFF) is registered as a charity
instagram.com/migrantleaders_
with the Charity Commission in England and Wales with
Youtube: Elham Fardad registered charity number 1176049.You can also read
