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RAISE 2026: a bridge from school into work

'The opportunities RAISE has given us has really broadened our views on the working world.' RAISE was born out of a desire by a number of CMP partner businesses to make a positive contribution to the lives of young people. The initiative, which saw students from a local school hosted in a variety of work premises, providing an invaluable insight into the world of work, celebrated the conclusion of its third year at a graduation event, hosted by the Village Hotel. The cohort p

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'Little but fierce': the impact of CMP on our community

The Aviator in Farnborough once again played host to CMP's annual Celebration Event at which the latest Social Impact Report (2025) was formally launched. The Sky Lounge was packed with Members, sponsors, beneficiaries and guests including the Mayor of Rushmoor, gathered at the start of 2026 to reflect on the collective achievements of CMP over the past year. And what a year it has been! Paul Edwards (Chair of Trustees), in his opening address, paid tribute to the work of

Jan 93 min read

RAISE-ing the bar on education/business links

The CMP RAISE programme reached a heart-warming conclusion at The Village Hotel in Farnborough, when the cohort of students from Tomlinscote School (part of The Prospect Trust) made presentations reflecting their experiences to an audience of parents, employers and school leaders, before receiving certificates of participation from CMP Chair, Paul Edwards. RAISE is a CMP initiative involving our Members who have generously volunteered to host work place visits by the group of

Jul 9, 20253 min read