Champions

Rt. Hon Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office

“City Year volunteers are inspirational role models who are making a fantastic difference to the schools they are working in.  City Year is making a difference in two ways.  It is helping children with their school work and attitude to life and learning, but equally importantly, it has a transformational effect on the young people themselves, who gain new skills and have a life changing experience. Read More »

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

“There is nothing more important than developing the skills and improving the employability of young adults in London. I am therefore delighted that we are supporting this outstanding volunteering programme.”

Rt. Hon Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education

“City Year volunteers are truly inspirational – it was a pleasure to meet some of them. These young people dedicate a year to helping other children through mentoring, helping with school work and acting as positive role models.  I wish City Year well and look forward to seeing them expand into other London schools and across the country.”

Rt. Hon David Lammy MP

“City Year London’s move into Tottenham could not come at a more important time. The presence of inspirational volunteers will be a big boost to children, who will benefit from their leadership and mentoring. The wider local community will be lit up by City Year’s iconic red jackets.”

Rt. Hon Tim Loughton, Minister for Schools and Children

“City Year is a brilliant organisation. It recruits fantastic young people and unleashes their idealism and passion to help children at school. I am very impressed by the dedication and professionalism of the corps members. They are clearly having a big impact on the schools they are working at.”

 

 

Brett Wigdortz, Founder and CEO, Teach First

“Meeting the pupils, colleagues and City Year volunteers at Whitmore Primary School was a fantastic experience for me. I was impressed by commitment of the City Year volunteers I met, who act as tutors, mentors and role models at the school. I spent some time at the school working with Year 4 pupils, using an online comprehension programme. It’s great to see how the school has embraced this kind of technology to benefit pupils.”

Jennette Arnold, London Assembly Member for North East London

“The City Year corps members are fantastic.  They are positive, idealistic, professional and full of energy and purpose.  They are precisely the role models that young Londoners need.”

 

 

 

 

 

Alex Fraser, CASS Chief Operating Officer

“At Cass we aim to develop positive role models and ethical future leaders. The aims and values of City Year are consistent with ours and we are very impressed with the work they have done in some of London’s most deprived neighbourhoods.  We are delighted to recognise the excellent work City Year has done to provide positive role models to children in inner city schools.”