Hanover Foundations

"I'm a great fan of Hanover Foundations and the work they do"

David Willetts, Shadow Minister for Universities and Skills, with special responsibility for family policy

November 2009

Senior educationalists attended a breakfast sponsored by Barclays Bank plc and hosted by Hanover which featured David Willetts as guest speaker.

Further Education Colleges - Ofsted and Hanover - September 2009

With equality and diversity now a limiting grade for colleges, Hanover offers targeted intervention to help colleges 'narrow the gap' for vulnerable groups of students.

Much of Hanover's work is focused on raising the performance of groups of individual students to meet rigorous outcomes required by inspecting organisations and stakeholders.

Hanover can advise and help colleges structure their internal interventions to assist in meeting the new Ofsted requirements.

See; Ofsted Handbook for the Inspection of further education and skills (September 2009)

p.65 [Ofsted will consider] 'how effectively a provider is narrowing any achievement gap between groups of learners'

p.67 [description of outstanding for Equality and Diversity] ' the development or progress of all or nearly all its users (including those from vulnerable groups) in relation to their starting points is improving significantly and the achievement gaps have narrowed significantly'

Hanover Responds to Financial Services Skills Council – Spring 2009

and their question "Are the UK's competitors in a better position to climb out of the credit crunch due to higher skill levels?" to see the response follow this link - http://www.fssc.org.uk/573_5.html?i=5

IM MEMORIUM - LOUIS SHERWOOD

It is with great sadness that I have to report that Hanover’s last and principal Founder Trustee, Louis Sherwood died on 26th March 2009 after a battle with cancer.

Louis Sherwood was born in Hammersmith, London in 1941. He attended Westminster School as a Queen’s Scholar, got a scholarship to Oxford, graduated with a Double First, then studied at Stanford Business School.
After a brief spell working in banking, he turned to a career in retail business management. He joined Cavenham Foods, became a director of various other companies within James Goldsmith’s Anglo-Continental Group, and become senior vice president in charge of development in Grand Union Group in mid 1970s. Six years later Louis took charge of the Great Atlantic and Pacific group, which had a nationwide chain of 1,200 stores and sales of more than £10 billion. He was appointed group president in 1985.

Louis then returned to UK and settled in Bristol so that he could send his children to English Schools.

During his later working life he was Chairman of Gateway Foodmarkets, HTV West and Clerical Medical Investment Group, a non-exec. director of Wessex Water and building company ROK, as well as sometime Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers. He was recently honoured with a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Bristol.

In addition to his commercial working life Louis devoted significant time to education; as a governor and member of Council at Clifton College from 1992, as a member of the governing body of the University of the West of England and as a trustee and deputy Chairman of the Merchants’ Academy.

Although only a small role in his productive life - to us - most importantly - Louis was a member of The Trustee Board of Hanover Foundations since its theoretical establishment in 1992. He was one of only 2 Trustees who remained on the board when Hanover became active in 1997. Until the end of 2008, when he stepped down due to ill health, Louis participated actively in the growth and success of Hanover, an initiative which he backed both with his wisdom and with financial support in its early days. He brought a huge array of experience in the business world to the running of the Foundation and his knowledge, wit and his incisive mind were greatly appreciated both by Members of the Trustee Board and the Executive Team. We will miss his kindness, and his encouragement of excellence.

Serena Standing
Chief Executive

Hanover Holds Breakfast Event in the City – Spring 2009

on the 10 February Hanover will showcase its work and launch a new programme for an invited audience at a breakfast event to be held in the City. If you are interested in hearing more about the event then please contact us.

Hanover Accredited Provider for Young Gifted & Talented Scheme – Summer 2008

Hanover Foundations is delighted to announce that it has successfully been approved to provide services under the YG&T scheme for the DCFS. To find out more about the scheme click here.

Hanover Graduate on Channel4 – Summer 2008

We at Hanover are very proud to announce the special feature on Channel 4 Talent by a Graduate of its programmes -Yemisi Blake. Yemisi continues to act as an Ambassador for Hanover and still has input into the Hanover Connect facility for all Hanover Graduates. To access the feature click here.


	Driven by your personal agenda, so far more effective in realising personal change. Karen Jones - Marketing Director, GMAC

Hanover Re-brands – June 2007

The Hanover Foundation is changing its name to Hanover Foundations. The addition of an S serves to emphasise the firm foundations for personal performance established by Hanover programmes. At the same time Hanover’s programmes are receiving new titles including “Foundations for Achievement” and “Foundations for Leadership”.

Impetus for the change was an external perception that “The Foundation” infers an organisation distributing funds from a wealthy benefactor, whereas Hanover is itself in constant search for funding to make possible its work with young people. A complete change was ruled out when market research revealed that the existing name was both recognised and well respected, while the organisation’s young clients significantly appreciate its anonymity and lack of stigma.

In line with Hanover’s mission to enable young people, a competition was organised for young designers to create a new corporate identity. Top industry professionals from VirtuAd and Ogilvy generously gave their time and expertise both on the judging panel and in a workshop with young people developing designs for the competition. The judges were delighted with the standard of entries but unanimous in selecting Regina Viveiros from Ravensbourne College as the winner. She received a cash prize and a contract to work on further design work for Hanover.

Regina Viveiros receiving her prize from Hanover Chairman, Christopher Martin

Regina Viveiros biography and portfolio

Two New Members of Staff – February 2007

The Hanover team is expanding as demand for the charity’s work grows apace. In December 2006, Ruth Culver was engaged as Head of Marketing and Development, coming from 18 years managing marketing, fundraising and communications projects for charities including Breakthough Breast Cancer, the Soil Association and the Inside Out Trust. In March 2007, Julie Simpson joins Hanover from SkillForce as Fundraising and Relationships Manager.

Major DfES Contract – June 2006

Hanover has commenced work on a ground-breaking collaborative project under the Government’s 14-19 Agenda. The Re-Ach Project runs over 2 years, involving 7 Hanover trainers, 18 coaches and up to 540 Young People and 120 Adult Professional “Champions”. The pilot will run in 3 areas: Hillingdon, Leicester and Barking & Dagenham. The project involves a variety of agencies including schools, FE colleges and Young Apprenctice schemes. Youth Offending Service, Looked After Children and re-engagers in Education. The emphasis is on getting NEETS – those Not in Education, Employment or Training – back into positive action.

Student Council Launched – June 2006

Hanover is forming its first Student Council which will be chaired by Yemisi Blake as part of his new role with the charity. Hanover is currently recruiting the remaining 8-9 members from the student clients that have participated in their programmes during 2005. Members will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in many exciting projects and should benefit greatly in developing their personal skills.

Prudential Sponsorship – April 2006

Hanover is delighted to announce that the Prudential have very kindly offered to host a breakfast briefing for the Foundation on 20th June 2006.

Patron Announced – January 2006

The Hanover Foundation very proudly announces that Estelle Morris – Baroness Morris of Yardley – has agreed to become our first Patron. Estelle Morris first became aware of Hanover's work when she was Secretary of State for Education and has supported the activity of the charity since then.

Coaching/Mentoring Conference – September 2005

Serena Standing, Chief Executive, and Joy Wright, Operations Director, presented on the effectiveness of coaching at the Specialist Schools Trust conference on coaching/mentoring on 29th September 2005. Lord Adonis and Jon Coles were keynote speakers. For further details of the conference please go to the Specialist Schools Trust web site www.specalistschools.org.uk.

Former Student Client Joins Staff – August 2005

Hanover is delighted to announce that Yemisi Blake, a former student client, has been appointed as a part-time Operations Co-ordinator for the Foundation effective from September 2005.

Humanities Conference 2005 – June 2005

Operations Director Joy Wright and Yemisi Blake, a former student client, were invited to speak at the first Specialist Schools Trust Humanities Conference about how Hanover transforms aspiration with young people in London secondary schools.

House of Commons Breakfast – January 2005

On 27th January 2005, The Right Honourable Estelle Morris MP, Minister of State for the Culture & Sports, hosted a breakfast briefing for Hanover at the House of Commons. The audience included representatives of charitable organisations and executives from industry, finance, the media, education and Business in the Community. The Minister spoke of the vital need for charities, agencies and politicians across the spectrum to engage in the process of raising the aspirations and achievement of young people.

Marks & Spencer Sponsors Breakfast – June 2004

A breakfast briefing entitled "Transforming Aspiration to Raise Achievement" took place on Thursday 24th June 2004. It was held at North Westminster Community School and was the second M&S sponsorship for Hanover. Among the keynote speakers were The Rt Hon Stephen Twigg MP, Under Secretary of State for Schools and Guin Batten, International Olympic Rower.

Marks & Spencer Sponsors Coaching – January 2004

North Westminster Community School in West London are being sponsored by their new neighbours Marks & Spencer plc. E-J Walker, Community Involvement Manager for Marks & Spencer said: "Marks & Spencer are proud to support the students of North Westminster Community School by offering a coaching programme provided by Hanover. This programme will help to build the student's potential and enhance their chances of employment in the longer term. This forms part of our wider commitment to our new community in Paddington."

Pilot Programme for the DfES London Challenge – October 2003

Hanover has been commissioned to run a pilot programme for the DfES London Challenge following approval by Rt Hon Stephen Twigg MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Schools, and sponsored by Professor Tim Brighouse, Commissioner for London Schools. Three London Challenge schools have been selected to participate from March 2004.

Launch of Pilot Co-Coaching Programme – September 2003

Hanover is launching a pioneering pilot “co-coaching” programme. Sixth form students from a College in Finchley are being coached in the usual way for their own personal development and are also in turn coaching a Year 10 student from a neighbouring secondary school, under the supervision and guidance of their Hanover coach.

Breakfast Briefing – June 2003

The Foundation held a Breakfast Briefing "Raising the Game" on June 24th 2003, hosted by Marks & Spencer plc. Keynote speakers were Rt Hon Estelle Morris MP, Minister for Arts and Rt Hon Lord Alton of Liverpool. The event was a great success and certainly met the aim of raising awareness of the benefits of coaching as an effective intervention with young people, helping them to expand their personal horizons.