Formally established at the end of 2016, the 2025 Foundation aims to identify and support talented young people who would benefit from financial and other support to start to pursue a career in banking. The Foundation has been set up in anticipation of the Chartered Banker Institute’s 150th anniversary in 2025 and is aligned with the original aims of the Chartered Banker Institute - the promotion of education and development of young bankers entering the profession.
 
The Foundation’s aim is to open up the opportunity to pursue a career in banking to those who would not otherwise have this opportunity or who would not otherwise consider such a career. Put simply, the Foundation’s aim is to change lives.
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WIBF Partnership April 2022

WIBF’s new social mobility strategy & partnership

WIBF's new social mobility strategy, an exciting partnership with the EY Foundation and the Chartered Banker Institute.

Smart Futures Video

Supporting the next generation of bankers: Smart Futures programme

A Smarter Future

A Smarter Future Summer 2022

Success is in the pipeline Winter 2021

Success is in the pipeline Winter 2021

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