Working to give every young person in Wales the opportunity of accessing a career in STEM and the life-sciences, regardless of their background.

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ONLINE MENTORING

Our award winning programme matches young people aged 14-19 with a dedicated professional e-mentor who provides personalised advice and guidance.

“My mentor has helped me think about what steps I need to take to achieve the career that I want.

- Year 11 student

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WORK EXPERIENCE

As an integral part of our online mentoring programme, we offer enriching experiences through work placement opportunities, exposure schemes and work shadowing initiatives to give young people a taste of the professional world.

“It is a thrilling experience to talk to someone with a scientific background and get advice on life choices.

- Year 12 student

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

The Mullany Fund doesn't stop at mentoring. We also celebrate achievements! If you're a university student excelling in Physiotherapy at the University of West England or Medicine at Swansea University, you might be the next recipient of on of our prestigious awards for outstanding students.

“I have not always had a tremendous amount of self-confidence… However, receiving the Mullany Prize for Excellence has truly helped to develop my self-confidence.

- Previous winner

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Enabling social mobility motivates us to do what we do

Social mobility is low in Wales. This means young people have fewer opportunities to be in a better socio-economic position than their parents.

Did you know?
61% of the UK’s doctors were educated at a private school, while only 7% of the school population receive private education.

Our work so far:

Over 1700 young people engaged with Mullany e-Mentoring

Working with 50+ schools in South Wales

More than 400 mentors offered advice and support

Mentors are empowering young people to achieve the next steps in their STEM/life-science journey.
Students that have been supported by e-Mentoring have gone on to a wide range of exciting higher education courses including: Nursing, Biochemistry, Psychology and Engineering!