Pledge to create ‘life-changing opportunities’

Newcastle University and wealth manager Raymond James, Monument have joined forces to “help transform the lives and aspirations” of disadvantaged young people.

The financial firm has made a five-year pledge to support pioneering charity IntoUniversity’s Newcastle East Centre, which offers face-to-face educational support to local students from year four through to sixth form, many of whom lack access to academic guidance or mentorship at home.

And bosses at Newcastle-based Raymond James, Monument say it provides an opportunity to give back to the local community.

James Carrick, Chartered wealth manager, said: “By supporting this centre, we can help transform the lives and aspirations of over 1000 students annually.”
 
Gary Fawcett, branch principal, added: “Our pledge aims to help address educational disparities and empower underprivileged young people across Newcastle.

“Around 60 per cent of students who use IntoUniversity go on to apprenticeships, degrees or higher education that otherwise wouldn’t have done, which is an amazing result.”

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