18th, January 2017

Active Financial Planners Join Industry Members

We’re delighted to announce Active Financial Planners are the latest organisation to join our industry members and pledge their support to young people in our region.

Industry Insight

As one of the largest independent financial planning firms in the North East and Yorkshire, Active offer another insight into business and industry, adding to our established and diverse group of members.

Our industry members are vital in helping us deliver our range of unique, industry-led programmes throughout Teesside and the North East, strengthening skills in the area and providing young people with the opportunity to discover career opportunities and work experiences.

Active Financial Planners Join Industry Members

Established in 2000, Stockton based Active are a specialist team of independent financial advisers, providing a full suite of holistic financial planning services to private individuals, corporate businesses and professional practices. In 2013 Active achieved Chartered Status, meaning they work to standards matched by only a tiny proportion of Financial Planning Firms.

Active become the 96th industry member from across the North East and England, joining the likes of AV Dawson, Barclays, Emirates, Middlesbrough FC, P&O Ferries and SABIC, in helping deliver schemes such as cadetships and apprenticeships to our number of secondary schools and colleges across the region.

If you’re interested in getting involved in becoming a member of the High Tide Foundation, or would like more information on any of our programmes or schemes, please contact us on info@hightidefoundation.co.uk.

33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

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