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Think you can analyse your way to a better world? Think again. David Puttergill, October 2014 Associate, shares the lessons he learnt at StudentFunder, a company offering loans to postgraduates.

Two weeks into the On Purpose programme and I have to say it feels like I have been part of the On Purpose journey for months. Right from the start it felt right — being with my fellow Associates, meeting January 2012 Associates, listening to the...

African enterprises still face barriers in accessing lucrative Western markets. But the quality of their products is attracting the interest of major retailers — and Rebecca Dove, October ’14 Associate, feels optimistic.

David Puttergill, October 2014 Associate, shares this week’s highlights from the social enterprise scene, plus some insider news from the On Purpose programme.

One of the many reasons I wanted to join On Purpose was due to the skills and knowledge I was expecting to develop over the course of the year. This has indeed been the case, with some of my favourite trainings looking at business culture,...

Its hard to believe but On Purpose is today welcoming a new intake of Associates. This marks a first for On Purpose — the introduction of twice yearly intakes. We are also welcoming on board a whole range of new placements including Virgin Unite,...

Andy Smith, April 2015 Fellow, talks about his experience with London Youth Rowing, where he’s the Programme Director, Life Skills. I joined LYR in late August 2016 and the time has flown by ever since! Following a year with On Purpose exploring...

Benjamin Hay, October 2012 Fellow, explores what was important for his career change and how he ended up at Virgin Unite as Strategy & Operations Director. Change often happens slowly, without you realising. Small decisions that at the time can...