upReach Annual Report 2023-24 - Report - Page 21
Where We Work
At upReach, we recognise that although career potential is spread nationally, unfortunately
opportunities are not. For that reason, we are committed to improving the geographic
representation of our Associate base across the UK, making sure we reach students who are
eligible and need upReach’s support. 71% of our Associates study outside of London, and 56%
have home postcodes outside of the capital, so we are mindful of the importance of accessible
regional opportunities.
In recognition of these regional inequalities, upReach has 昀椀ve of昀椀ces in Bristol, London,
Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham, using our staff and resources to provide localised
support to our Associates. We work with our employer and university partners to provide
geographically-diverse opportunities, including regional Insight Days, Exclusive Internships,
Professional Experience Weeks and Work Experience Placements. This year we have seen a 37%
increase in event attendance outside of London and a 106% increase in the amount of Exclusive
Opportunities outside of London. We hope to continue to be able to provide more regional
opportunities for our Associates and to host more local and accessible events as part of our
national development initiatives.
150+
Associates had in-person
work experience outside
of London
Scotland 1.1%
37%
Northern
Ireland 0.3%
North East 1.2%
Increase in event
attendance outside of
London between 22/23
and 23/24
Yorkshire and
Humber 5.4%
North West 11.2%
East Midlands 6.7%
Wales 1.4%
East of
England 6.1%
West Midlands 11.2%
Greater
London 43.1%
106%
Increase in the number of
Exclusive Opportunities
outside of London between
22/23 and 23/24
South West 4.6%
Regional diversity of Associates’ home postcodes
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