Invest in Futures
Invest in Futures is an initiative that unites
the financial services industry for the common cause of investing
in disadvantaged young people and helping them become economically
active.
Launched in 2005 by Michael Marks CBE, the
initiative has raised more than an incredible £12.5m for The
Prince’s Trust, supporting tens of thousands of young people into
jobs, education, training or volunteering. This in
turn has impacted on the wider UK society, saving millions in
state benefits.
The centrepiece of the Invest in Futures initiative
is the annual gala dinner, supported by leading members of
hedge fund communities, senior investment banking executives across
Europe and the US and high net worth supporters of The Prince’s
Trust.
Each year the events have become higher profile and more
glamorous with previous performances from Eric
Clapton, Jools Holland,
Sting, Joss Stone and
Bryan Adams.
February 2012 was the most spectacular yet. The evening, support
by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, saw city high flyers coming
together at the newly re-opened Savoy Hotel to raise an inspiring
£1million for The Prince’s Trust. The evening was hosted by
favourite British comedian Michael McIntyre and the guests were
entertained with performances by Jools Holland and his Band, Lulu
and Alison Moyet.
You can read more about the evening here.
Invest in Futures 2013
Information on Invest in Futures 2013 will be
released shortly. For more information please contact Rosie Peschardt,
020 7543 7477.
Invest in Futures Committee
Invest in Futures is led by a voluntary committee of
senior individuals in finance who help us to raise
awareness of The Prince's Trust in their sector.
Chair
Michael Marks, NewSmith Capital
Members
- Rafi Berber, RP Capital Group
- Ian Carton, Standard Bank of South Africa
- Peter Cruddas, CMC Markets
- Patrick Flaherty, Credit Suisse
- Jeremy Isaacs, JRJ Group
- Ben Iversen, Nomura
- Jeff Kushner, Blue Mountain Europe
- Lou McCrimlisk, Citi
- Ian Mukherjee, Amiya Capital
- Donald Pepper, TT International
- Xavier Rolet, London Stock Exchange
- Adrian Valenzuela, Barclays Capital
- Mike Ward, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Key individuals
In addition, Invest in Futures has introduced a number of key
individuals from the global financial sector to The Prince’s Trust.
These individuals now lead philanthropic giving in these
financial communities as committed Patrons of The Prince’s
Trust. They truly are catalysts for change.
Find out more about Patrons of The
Prince's Trust