Meet our members


Our members are made up mainly of professionals in their 40's, 50's and 60's many of whom have had previously successful careers and they are now exploring their future options. They are intellectually curious, open minded and ambitious for themselves.

We don't offer support to the long term unemployed navigating the benefits system: this service is provided by Job Centre Plus.

Member outcomes 9-12 months after joining:

Over 30% negotiate changes to their work: e.g. moving to a new department or role
Nearly 20% make a total career change: different job, different sector
Over 25% secure a similar job in a different sector
Around 20% make no change for varied reasons


The make up of our members:

Over 80% join for 'positive' reasons: curiosity, a desire to explore their options and wanting to meet new people
- 40% work full-time
- 20% contract or work part-time
- 18% are actively looking
- 14% are entrepreneurs
- Over 90% have a higher education qualification
- Many have Masters, PhD's, MBAs or chartered professional status

- 40% are men
- 60% are women

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Our Brave Starters

These are just a few of our awesome members who have been through our programmes and found what their next steps can be with the support our community!

Dimitri Van Kakum

Dimitri spent years as Head of IT at places like Deutsche Bank and other brands in the corporate sector. He thought he wanted a complete change of career – but after our programme changed his mind. He realised he was still interested in the IT world and realised if he wanted to make a difference and do something he felt was more meaningful, he'd have to do it in the same sector. He now works in a hospice as Head of IT. A small team and his ability to save the organisation lots of money whilst making productivity improvements has meant they have the money now to hire 2 more nurses.

Dimitri Van Kakum
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