BGF Legal and Finance teams drive impact via Foundation partners

Here at BGF, making a difference goes beyond funding — it’s about creating meaningful change in the communities we serve. Through our social impact days initiative, every BGF employee can dedicate two days each year to work with charities, leveraging their time and expertise to drive real impact.

Our Legal and Finance teams recently partnered with BGF Foundation charity partners LTSB and MyBnk, as well as The King’s Trust, to support young people in boosting their confidence and developing professional skills.

Read on to find out how we’re helping young people kickstart their careers.

Hosting aspiring lawyers from LTSB

Our Legal team welcomed 10 young people from LTSB’s law graduate programme for a day at the BGF Birmingham office. The day was packed with career insights, skills workshops and mock interviews, providing invaluable experience and advice to those starting out in the legal profession.

Beyond the session, our Legal team also reviewed live applications and provided direct, actionable feedback to attendees looking for new opportunities. We’re incredibly proud of the dedication our Legal team showed while volunteering, and the young people involved were equally inspired.

This heartfelt feedback demonstrates the impact of creating spaces where young talent is nurtured, supported, and inspired.

Empowering MyBnk participants

Our Finance team, meanwhile, has recently collaborated with MyBnk and The King’s Trust. Hosting eight young people, they led a session designed to increase their practical skills and confidence. Participants engaged in financial money management training, CV-building workshops, and one-on-one mock interviews. Working in small groups, alongside MyBnk facilitators, our team ensured every participant felt supported and valued.

The value of social impact days

For our team members, social impact days such as these provide a sense of purpose and a tangible way to contribute beyond their professional roles. One of the facilitators commented that BGF volunteers had “helped contribute towards a positive change in the young people’s perspective of themselves. Now they’ll be more confident that they can and do fit into these professional settings.”

By investing our time, knowledge and expertise, we hope to create a ripple effect — improving individual lives, strengthening community connections, and driving long-term positive change.

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