Become a Mentor
Become a Mentee

Bridging Barriers, Building Careers

Through our 1-1 personalised mentoring, we empower young people aged 16-25 from disadvantaged backgrounds with the soft and hard skills needed to thrive, whilst building employment networks to strengthen access to opportunity.

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Our Vision

A world where every young person is fairly represented across all industries regardless of their ethnic and socio background and are able to succeed.

Our Mission

To equip ambitious young people from underrepresented backgrounds to become the best versions of themselves and achieve career success.

Our Impact

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Become a Mentor Today

  • Develop your leadership and management skills
  • Give back and connect with the next generation of diverse talent
  • Help contribute to driving systemic change
  • Get the opportunity to receive reverse mentoring and learn from your mentee
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Become a Mentee Today

  • Build your career knowledge and receive readily available careers advice
  • Get help developing skills tied to a working knowledge of your preferred industry
  • Receive tailored support from an industry professional, helping you to distinguish from a crowd of candidates
  • Join a community of like-minded individuals
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Our Programme

August 2025/December 2025

Applications Open

September 2025/January 2026

Applications Close

October 2025/February 2026

Programme Commences

I am particularly grateful to Bridging Barriers who I believe had a part to play in me receiving a training contract

Joy

Trainee Solicitor at Ministry of Justice
Bridging Barriers helped me to secure two graduate offers since pairing me

Celine

Higher Executive Officer Valuer at Valuation Office Agency
Bridging Barriers has helped me secure a internship with Legal & General Investment. The mentoring programme provided me

Michael

Portfolio Specialist IP at AON
My experience with Bridging Barriers has been a great one, as I was able to secure a graduate role at Vanguard.

Umaesh

Graduate Trainee at Vanguard
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Joy

Trainee Solicitor at Ministry of Justice
I am particularly grateful to Bridging Barriers who I believe had a part to play in me receiving a training contract with the Ministry of Justice. My mentor was a great help, from reviewing my CV to offering me valuable advice on networking as well as giving me a sense of direction within my legal journey. I look forward to continuing my relationship with my mentor under the Bridging Barriers mentoring scheme as I commence my journey as a trainee solicitor.

Celine

Higher Executive Officer Valuer at Valuation Office Agency
Bridging Barriers helped me to secure two graduate offers since pairing me with the amazing Rosie. Rosie helped me revamp my CV, prepare for interviews and gave me confidence that I could succeed. Before entering my final year of university and applying for graduate jobs, I had been unsuccessful in my internship applications the previous summer. As as result, I did not have much faith that I was going to secure a role, but Rosie helped me to believe in myself and taught me many necessary skills. Thank you so much, Kevin for setting up such a fantastic mentoring service and thank you to my mentor Rosie, for being such an amazing mentor.

Michael

Portfolio Specialist IP at AON
Bridging Barriers has helped me secure a internship with Legal & General Investment. The mentoring programme provided me with unique insight to the application process. Learning directly from someone who has been successful in your field of interest is a valuable experience. The meetings are a great opportunity to get answers for those questions you might not otherwise have the opportunity to ask. I made sure to act on the advice received and I have had multiple offers as a result. I really appreciate the help my mentor and everyone else at Bridging Barriers has provided me. I would highly recommend this program not just to anyone looking for their desired role but for anyone who wants to grow personally and professionally.

Umaesh

Graduate Trainee at Vanguard
My experience with Bridging Barriers has been a great one, as I was able to secure a graduate role at Vanguard. My mentor Marina has been a pleasure to work with. I look forward to my role in Investment Management at Vanguard and the journey that I am about to take, especially with a mentor in the industry helping to guide me along the way. I could not have asked for anything better from Bridging Barriers!