To celebrate the achievements of our 2019 mentoring cohort, and kick-off the 2020-21 round, we are inviting all mentees and mentors to join us for a celebratory event at the Royal Institute, London, on Wednesday 18th March

The event is a great opportunity for the 2019 cohort to look back at the year and celebrate their achievements, and for the 2020-21 cohort to meet their mentee/mentor in-person, learn about the programme, get support setting SMART objectives, and meet others involved in the scheme. The day will also include a training session, which will be relevant to all attendees.

For the 2020-21 cohort, we hope to let all applicants know who they have been paired with by Friday 13th March. As we endeavour to match everyone who applies, we encourage all applicants to sign up for the event, ahead of the formal pairing process.

Please note: certain parts of the event are relevant only for the 2020-21 cohort. If you are a participant on the 2020-21 programme, please register for the 10:00 – 17:00 session. If you are a participant on the 2019 programme only, please register for the 12:00 – 17:00 session.

Provisional agenda

10:00 – 10:30

Registration

10:30 – 12:00

Launch of the 2020-21 mentoring programme: introduction to findacure, mentoring participants, overview of the programme, setting SMART goals (2020-21 group only)

12:00 – 13:00

Registration for 2019 cohort and lunch for all attendees

13:00 – 14:30

Training session: topic tbc

14:30 – 15:30

Progress talks from 2019 cohort

15:30 – 15:45

Presentation ceremony for graduating mentees and mentors

15:45 – 16:15

Afternoon tea (and networking time until 17:00 for 2020-21 group)

16:15 – 17:00

Focus groups (2019 group only)

Expenses

Findacure will reimburse travel expenses for all attending mentees and mentors up to the total value of £75.00 per person, contingent upon the production of valid receipts.

In some circumstances, we may be able to cover expenses claims over £75.00. If your travel is likely to exceed this amount, please contact maryrose@findacure.org.uk. Please note, we can only guarantee further reimbursement if this has been agreed through prior communication with the charity.

Read more on our expenses policy here.