“The Credit Suisse EMEA Foundation is committed to addressing disadvantage and improving employability of young people, and has a track record of funding innovative new programmes in this field. We are confident that City Year London will be an impressive partner in this endeavour.”
Mark Seligman, Chair, Credit Suisse EMEA Foundation

“Much is expected from the young people taking part in City Year and we wish them well in rising to this challenge, enabling them to grow into more resourceful, capable and active citizens. In a time of rising youth unemployment, it is good that this high quality opportunity is available to them, helping them to fulfill their potential and to find their place in society. We are confident they will influence it for the better.”
Jo Rideal, Grants Manager, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

“These diverse young leaders will make a difference in the lives of the children and transform schools and communities. We are excited to have found in City Year London a partner who is willing to try something different and make a real impact on children’s lives.”
Lesley King-Lewis, Director, Man Group plc Charitable Trust

“We are passionate about supporting City Year’s development in London and believe that it has an important contribution to make in channelling young peoples’ engagement in their communities.”
Chris Robinson, Chief Executive, The Mayor’s Fund for London

“SHINE is excited and proud to be a founder sponsor of City Year London. We have seen evidence of measureable gains in the academic performance, behaviour and attendance of children at US schools where the City Year programme runs – and we have met individuals whose skills, attitude and life chances have been transformed by volunteering on this unique programme.”
Jim O’Neill, Head of Global Economic Research, Goldman Sachs and Chairman, SHINE

“We have been extremely impressed by the impact of the City Year programme in the US and were keen to support the model being replicated here. We think it has huge potential to make a critical difference to the lives of children and young people in London.”
Filippo Cardini, COO, Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, TowerBrook Capital Partners LLP

“As the National Young Volunteers Service, we know that young people care about their schools and neighbourhoods. We’re delighted to be supporting City Year London, providing high quality, full time volunteering opportunities for young people to make that difference. And as many of the young people taking part will be NEETs, the experience they gain will be particularly helpful in today’s economic climate”
Terry Ryall, Chief Executive, v