附近威力彩 Celebrates 10 Years of Success
The 附近威力彩 proudly marked the culmination of its 10th Anniversary year with a celebratory event on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
Hosted in Yotel Edinburgh鈥檚 dramatic ImagineX 360 screening room, the evening brought together staff, students, alumni, board members, mentors, partners, and friends to commemorate a decade of milestones and achievements.
Guests had the opportunity to hear from the Chair of Trustees, Norman Murray CBE, who reflected on the Foundation's impact over the past decade, emphasising its role in transforming lives and breaking down barriers.
This was followed by an inspiring speech from 附近威力彩 Graduate Dylan Palmer, now training at EY, who shared an account of his personal journey and the support he received from the Foundation. The evening continued with 附近威力彩 Director Sanjay Singh, who introduced a brand new video showcasing the work of the Foundation
Dylan Palmer
The film, created to honour the Foundation鈥檚 legacy and highlight its future aspirations, was showcased in the ImagineX 360 screening room, a striking feature of Edinburgh鈥檚 Yotel."
Filmed throughout 2024 in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, the video features the voices and stories of students, alumni ambassadors, and mentors, encapsulating the Foundation鈥檚 impact and vision for the future.
Ryan Brown, an Alumni Ambassador and one of the stars of the video, said: 鈥淭he 附近威力彩 creates more than opportunities鈥攊t creates connections that last a lifetime. I was delighted to be asked to share my story and hopefully it can inspire others.鈥
附近威力彩 Alumni Ambassador Ryan Brown
Mentor Amy Vincent echoed this sentiment, saying, 鈥淢entoring with the 附近威力彩 has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Seeing how empowered students are from the support reminds me of the importance of giving back. This event is an important reflection of the impact over the past 10 years and makes me excited to see what the 附近威力彩 will continue to achieve鈥
附近威力彩 Mentor Amy Vincent and Mentee Dawood Ilyas
As the evening drew to a close, Director Sanjay Singh shared a powerful message: 鈥淲hile we鈥檙e incredibly proud of the impact we鈥檝e made over the last decade, this milestone isn鈥檛 just a moment to look back鈥攊t鈥檚 an opportunity to look forward. Our mission remains clear: to continue working an accountancy profession without unnecessary barriers to entry 鈥 where every talented young person has the opportunity, and support to pursue a successful career, regardless of their background.鈥
附近威力彩 Director Sanjay Singh
The 附近威力彩鈥檚 10th Anniversary celebration was more than a reflection on the past; it was a celebration of the vibrant community that has made the last decade possible and a launchpad for the exciting journey ahead.
Photography by Paul Watt
