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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 people through their enterprise programmes.

The aim of the programme is to unlock the potential of young people who want to start their own enterprises.

Through this experience, corporate sponsors will learn vital mentoring skills and how to harness the passion and capability of young people with innovative minds.

The programme is also supported by our partner technology platform, www.wowment.app

Managing Director of the Peter Jones Foundation, Bill Muirhead said: "In an unprecedented step that will enable us to support more young entrepreneurs than ever before, the Foundation are looking for partners to join us in our mission to reach the hidden hustlers...

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 reliable provision of water, power and other essential utilities to homes and businesses and will be reaching out to the community to help build better lives for young people. The company’s goal in this project is to help make a difference within the communities it serves while making sure that the colleagues involved are able to learn and grow from the experience.

The Clancy Group, through Goal 17, has reached out to sponsor the London Irish Foundation, the charity arm that is attached to the London Irish Rugby Club. The foundation does a whole range of amazing work in the community, everything from helping get homeless young people off the streets to helping schools, and...

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 the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2022, is being produced in association with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. International leaders, activists, actors and musicians, inspiring and engaging a global audience on Anti-Racism Day, manifesting action for a more equal and just world.

The initiative is being produced by Peace One Day. An incredible organisation that has campaigned globally for over 20 years and made over 2 billion people aware of an annual International Day of Peace (which happens on the 21st of September each year).

How Peace One Day Inspired our Founder:

Our founder, Fran, was deeply inspired by Peace One Day’s founder,...

Fran and her business Goal 17 were 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 diversity within the organisation.

Reed Smith, who have an active Munticutural Network are taking decisive action towards leading the way for diversity. Goal 17 are pleased to be working alongside them to support this work.

The collaborative programme received praise in an article published in Legal Weekly which can be viewed here: https://www.law.com/international-edition/2021/05/26/reed-smith-launches-uk-mentoring-scheme-applicable-for-billable-hour-credit/

Already 22 senior mentors have been recruited ready to launch at the start of July 2021.

Goal 17 and it's founder, Fran Boorman, 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 through the pandemic, remotely supporting young people from across the city. These were some of the young people furthest away from the jobs market, many suffering from mental health challenges and homelessness. 

Through Goal 17's programme the team from Balfour Beatty and it's partners sponsored 14 young people through a 3-month employability programme, delivered by Saints Foundation of Southampton Football Club.

Alongside providing the funding they also learned the skills needed to mentor these young people and it was this human connection that made a real difference to everyone involved.

As the programme came to an end restrictions...

Women in Football are proud to announce the launch of the Women in Football Mentoring Programme, working in collaboration with Goal 17.

Goal 17 will be designing and implementing this exciting programme, which will be open for Women in Football members only.

This partnership will see both organisations demonstrate their commitment to increasing diversity in the industry and ensure that female talent is nurtured and elevated.

The partnership was kicked off with an exciting live event hosted by renowned football broadcasters Faye Carruthers and Kait Borsay and Brighton FC Cheif Executive Paul Barber. A replay of that event can be seen here: https://www.womeninfootball.co.uk/news/2021/03/03/webinar-special-the-power-of-mentoring/

Mentoring can help increase representation at senior levels, with well-trained mentors providing an effective strategy to help women progress their career and prepare them for these roles.

 Women In Football has already...

Fran Boorman, Founder of Goal 17 Ltd has been appointed as an Entrepreneur in Residence by Oxford Brookes Business School.

Fran is one of 11 Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) and Visiting Industrial Fellows (VIFs) appointed who will support students and aspiring entrepreneurs at Oxford Brookes Business School and through the University’s Enterprise Support programme. They will provide business insight, knowledge and experience to further boost the success of current students and recent graduates.

"It's an honour and privilege to be joining the University in this role and deepening our collaborative work together. Brookes are an incredibly forward-looking academic institute committed to making a difference. I look forward to supporting that work further" says Fran Boorman

EIRs and VIFs will work with students and staff within the relevant Business School subject or research area and have the opportunity to contribute towards future project developments,...

Blushing... but sharing the love and hoping to inspire others...

Earlier this week I discovered that I have been voted onto the #ialso100 list. Compiled by Small Business Britain, the list name is the U.K.’s most inspirational female entrepreneurs.

There are some quite literally outstanding women on this list and so I’m honoured to be amongst them.

Those of you that follow me will know, 99% of the time I just have my head down focusing on my vision. Promoting ‘Business for good is good for business’. As for most of us, the last year has been incredibly challenging. The economic landscape completely changed and life is completely changed!

This time last year I have no idea that I would have to potentially reconsider my whole business model whilst at the same time trying to homeschool. But, as my parents taught me, every problem creates an opportunity.

With greater problems, there were more people in need of help, and my businesses were perfectly placed to...

Leading Investment Firm, Smith&Williams, name Goal 17 in their Top 20 of "The Most Exciting and Impactful Emerging Companies"

Featured in 2020 edition of Enterprise Magazine, Goal 17 were highlighted for their ability to help engage and retain the best talent for their clients whilst at the same time addressing social problems.

In his opening remarks, Nick Travis, Head of Entrepreneurs, Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP quoted Goal 17's Founder, Fran Boorman, noting that 'Business for Good is Good for Business" and highlighted that "It is increasingly unacceptable to conduct ‘bad business’. Customers and employees vote with their feet and want their time and money to be aligned with a purpose. This can translate into profits as businesses gain a competitive advantage by attracting and retaining the best talent."

Goal 17 are proud and determined to continue leading the way for a more diverse and socially...

On this very day 8 years ago I watched a TED talk that blew my mind and inspired me to take action (and even take to twitter and Facebook! - see image below). It was Jeremy Gilley talking about Peace One Day. 

Watch the TED talk - CLICK HERE

This was the beginning of a personal journey to believe that we can all make a difference. I began to understand that to change the world around us we didn’t need to be World Leaders or even God’s; each small step forward by every individual counted. 

That year (2011) my small step forward was to stand up at a conference I was attending on the 21st of September and share what I had learned about this special annual amnesty. It was the first day I put myself out there as someone who wanted to literally stand up for what mattered. 

Roll on 8 years and that small step lead me to a place where I now dedicate my working (and much of my social) life to driving positive change through business. I live by my...