Eve Williams

CEO, ebay UK

“Joining the 93% Club has been an enriching and motivating journey right from the beginning. As I reflect on my University days, I can’t help but imagine the profound impact it could have had if the 93% Club had been available back then”

Alastair Campbell

Political Advisor

“The 93% Club represents the substantial majority of our nation's population. This group holds the potential to create a more expansive and robust network that ensures opportunity is distributed more equally. I wholeheartedly encourage you to lend your support and become a part of it.”

Matt Barbet

Broadcaster, Sky News

“Joining The 93% Club is about lifting people up towards better future by providing the tools they can't buy.

I would urge anyone who cares about creating a more modern, equitable society that's not held back by an antiquated class system to join the club.”

Paula Ruffell

Director, EY

“For me, it has just been so inspiring to being in a room with other state educated people where it just feels like I'm at home. There are no barriers here. Everyone's helping each other.”

Peter Downie

Executive Managing Director, JLL

"I've really benefited my career from people who backed me and trusted me and found ways to help me out and introduce me to people. And it's so rewarding to get a chance to do that with other younger people coming into our industry, and especially people who don't have the usual access points or networks. So I really enjoy meeting people who come from different backgrounds and bringing them into our business and helping them be successful.”

Minaya Arachilage

Capital Markets Graduate, JLL

“I wanted to join the network because I actually started off as a member of 93% Students. I went to every single event held by the Club when I was at university. I actually ended up being President, running my Club on campus. Over the course of my time in the Club I spoke to people around the network, and that helped me get me my job, and now I'm here as a professional!”

Joanne Conway

Global Head of Inclusion, DLA Piper

“Our partnership with The 93% Club has been an important part of our social impact investment. It has allowed us to connect authentically with clients who share a common purpose, and it has provided a unique platform to network with other organisations.

Understanding that it's not just about getting in but also getting on in an organisation, the network provides a supportive community for state-educated people as they navigate and advance in the professional world.”

Tanya Creavalle

Senior Director, Moody’s

“I've been the beneficiary of a lot of social mobility initiatives in the past. So for me, it's just really important to be able to give back in return.”

Jenna Colaco

Haringey Council

“I've met people that worked in pharmaceutical companies. I met people in the civil service. I met people in teaching. It' has been crazy, because no other place had such a variety of different people here, and I got to learn again and again about all of their experiences.”

Lauren Trigg

Graduate Surveyor, JLL

“93% Professionals provides a sense of belonging and it really is serving its purpose, in the first year of its inception, the network has grown from strength to strength. It has provided me with opportunities to connect cross-industry with peers and seniors, so much so, I have been able to generate a genuine business opportunity for JLL with a prospective client!”

Gemma Townsend

Partner, EY

“What really resonated for me about 93% Professionals is that completely focused on people that went to a state school. We're all in different industries, different backgrounds, different levels, but we have this common thread, and I think it's really important".”

Andrew Jolly

Partner, Slaughter and May

“Over 180 of our employees have now signed up to 93% Professionals and have been very positive about the benefits of having access to the online professional network, in person and online events, mentoring and opportunities to pay it forward.”

Liseli Sumbwanyambe

Associate - leading management consultancy

“As a mid-level consultant, a key aspect of my career progression is my ability to engage effectively with clients. This does not come by default when state educated. Being part of 93% Professionals has given me access to a diverse network of people, all supporting each other to achieve. Through the network I have been able to expand my connections across a range of industries and career levels, which has not only been beneficial to my professional development but also my personal development.”

Paul Leamy

Partner, Taylor Wessing

“93% Professionals is a powerful networking tool connecting state-educated professionals at all stages of their careers. Through the network I’ve met and assisted two experienced real estate investment and development professionals who’ve just launched a new advisory business.  I'm also currently supporting an NQ solicitor looking for their next role – our paths may not have crossed if we had not been introduced by 93% Professionals.”

Toby Lewis

Head of Threat Analysis, Darktrace

“Through the 93% Professionals community, I was introduced to an early career professional who lacked any local network to lean on. Over the last few months, I’ve been able to work with him as he grows in his role, building out his own confidence and expertise. A fellow 93% Professional member, who made the introduction, recently provided the following insight: He’s found it so helpful and it’s great to see him so enthusiastic after your talk ... it’s helped a lot for him to have someone with so much knowledge to call on.”

Jo Hughes

Jo Hughes Solicitor Apprenticships

“ Being a part of 93% Professionals has brought me a wealth of opportunities I wouldn’t have encountered otherwise—like securing a spot at JLL's fantastic recent workshop for women interested in Board positions. The benefits go beyond individual opportunities; it’s the incredible sense of community that truly stands out. The network has grown so extensively that I can almost always find someone at any event who is either a member or interested in joining.”

Naomi Sargent

Marketing, Campari Group

“93 Professionals, which has since connected me with inspiring individuals from my industry. I was fortunate to be paired with Tony, a former marketing director at PepsiCo. Through our partnership, I’ve gained valuable insights into branding and advertising, while sharing my experiences from Campari Group with him. This access to resources has encouraged me to push beyond my limits and advance my career.”