Our stories

Ed is currently a Pathfinder Programme participant who wants to make an impact and use his skills and experience to make a difference. Can you tell me about your background and your career? I have over 12 years’ experience of delivering...

On Purpose London April 2020 Fellow. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? My background is fintech. I first worked as a credit analyst at iwoca, gaining key insights into how SMEs operate and the day to day...

Patrick is currently an On Purpose London October 2020 Associate. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? I did East Asian Studies at University, focussing on Korea, where I lived and studied for a couple of...

On Purpose London October 2019 Fellow, now Head of Growth for an organisation that aims to transform education to employment systems to prepare, place, and support people in life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible. Can you tell...

Ella is currently an On Purpose London October 2020 Associate. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? I studied history, a very essay and detail-focused degree, so I have always been comfortable working...

On Purpose London April 2019 Fellow, now a Social Impact Consultant for an organisation striving to create, scale and sustain the maximum social impact and Co-Founder of Actionable . Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to...

On Purpose London October 2019 Fellow. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? Prior to On Purpose I had been an actuary for 14 years. (Jeez that sounds so long!) I had worked in the general insurance sector...

On Purpose London October 2019 Fellow, now Community Organiser at High Trees Community Development Trust. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? I was a mechanical engineer in the energy industry. I worked in...

On Purpose London October 2018 Fellow, now freelancing remotely in confinement from the little hamlet where he grew up, and is using this chance to reconsider the rural life. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On...

On Purpose London October 2016 Fellow, now a Product Manager at Winnow (an organisation that strives to tackle food waste created by commerical kitchens).Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose?I come from...

On Purpose London April 2018 Fellow, currently a part of the Impact Collective (an impact-economy consultancy set up by On Purpose Fellows) and involved in pro bono projects to support her home country. Can you tell me about your background and...

On Purpose London October 2018 Fellow, currently exploring how to bring his skills to the creative industry. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? Before On Purpose I spent 18 years working in the financial...