F4S Group Annual Report and Accounts 2024-2025

This year marks the tenth anniversary of F4S as a charity. Over the past decade, we have

fuelled the futures of hundreds of thousands students, schools and small businesses.

However, the heart of our story lies not in the big numbers, but in the personal connections

that spark ambition and growth every day. This is where our true impact is felt: when a

young girl first recognises herself as a future scientist after meeting a relatable role model;

when a young man begins to imagine becoming the next great entrepreneur after a work

experience placement at a rapidly growing company; or when a small business owner

overcomes their fear of AI and unlocks precious time through a conversation with a mentor.

As the rapid acceleration of AI and global economic shifts transform the world of work right

before our eyes, F4S’s work is more vital than ever. Young people need confidence,

resilience, and curiosity to thrive. Today’s small businesses must adapt and evolve fast to

stay competitive. Future jobs will need skills that don’t even exist yet.

Looking ahead, I have shared with the Board my wish to retire as Chair once the Executive

Director we are now recruiting has been appointed and is well settled into post. At that

point, the Nominations Committee will commence the search for my successor, ensuring a

smooth and orderly transition in leadership. This staged approach will provide stability while

opening the way for fresh energy as F4S embarks on its second decade of impact.

I would like to acknowledge our trustees, advisors, mentors, colleagues, partners, and

volunteers, whose commitment and guidance have shaped F4S into the organisation it is

today. Your contributions — whether in the classroom, the boardroom, or behind the scenes

— have been central to our impact and success. Thank you.

I look forward to working together to build a more confident, connected, and inclusive

workforce that’s ready to embrace the future.