24th March 2025

We Are Change wins Best D&I Initiative!

At last week’s Professional Adviser Awards 2025, the Verve Foundation won Best D&I Initiative for our We Are Change Programme.

We’re so proud to have WAC recognised! Since 2021 we’ve been working to get new talent into finance – especially people who are outside of the industry.  

The We Are Change programme aims to increase diversity by providing opportunities for people who would otherwise be unlikely to choose a finance career, or unable to afford the qualifications.  

Cathi Harrison, CEO & Founder of the Verve Foundation said: “It’s so important that we connect with passionate people who are interested in a career in finance, but who feel it’s out of reach.

We’ve helped a diverse mix of students feel comfortable and welcome in this industry and encouraged them to change the face of finance by looking past stereotypes.  

It feels great to have this important work recognised at the Professional Adviser Awards. The future is bright for the Verve Foundation, and this win sets us on the right trajectory to increase cohort sizes, so we can nurture even more new, diverse talent.”

Learn more about the We Are Change (now NewTalent!) programme, and how you can get involved, here.

Cathi Harrison

Founder & CEO

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