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On Purpose

About On Purpose

  • “The On Purpose community was an inspirational set of people to be around, which helped fire me up for what I wanted to achieve in my career. Through learning and development, mentoring and coaching I learnt a lot more about my strengths… and how to use them fully.”

    Tim Motz
    October 2016 Fellow

  • “I’m so glad I made the jump. It’s not just about the job at the end or figuring out what you actually want to do. I’ve taken so much more from the programme – inspiring people and ideas to name a couple!”

    Christiana Lewis
    October 2020 Fellow

  • “The power of this network that you get access to as an On Purpose Associate really is one of the biggest selling points of the programme. I am now part of an amazing group of human beings that are doing impactful things in the world and who I can always reach out to.”

    Roser Preuss
    October 2020 Fellow

Many professionals are no longer satisfied with only creating shareholder returns and instead believe that socially and environmentally-focused business models can help solve society's toughest problems. In 2010 we started our Associate Programme in London to attract and develop leaders for purpose-driven businesses. We have now expanded to Paris and Berlin and launched the On Purpose Pathfinder Programme to help professionals create a life and career which aligns with their values.

Associate Programme

Want to develop your purpose-led career? The year-long Associate Programme provides you with practical work experience, training and mentoring to help you find work that aligns with your values.

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Pathfinder Programme

Want to make a positive impact in the world but unsure where to start? The shorter, online Pathfinders Programme is designed to empower you to create a life with more purpose.

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At On Purpose, we...

Choose optimism

We believe in a better future and that everyone has a part to play in making it happen.

Learn together

Magic happens when we welcome diversity and learn together.

Step up

We take action in the interest of the whole.

Engage our head and heart

We are proud to be strong problem solvers, we are more proud to be a caring community.

Act with integrity

We walk our talk and live up to our responsibilities

The Team

Meet the team who work across London, Paris and Berlin.

Our Impact

  • Backgrounds of Associates

  • General stats

    • Total number of Associates

      300+

    • Days of training, mentoring and coaching delivered

      1,500+

    • Value delivered to placements, as estimated by placements

      £10m+

  • Outcomes

    of our Associates continue working to create social and environmental impact after the programme

Awards

  • ESC 100 badge 2022 Escape the City Top 100 Winner, 2022
  • SE100_top100_badge NatWest SE100 top 100 social enterprises, 2021
  • Donut_econ.png Kate Raworth Doughnut Economics Award, 2019

Case Studies