Explore the many ways you can support the Zone29 community, whether through a financial donation or pro-bono opportunities like mentoring, volunteering, guest speaking and more.
Why support Zone29?
You can make a real difference to emerging talent, the local community and those who might not otherwise have access to support. Learn more about who we are and what we do.
Powered by diversity, inclusive by nature
One of the most diverse student and graduate talent pools in the UK. Inclusion is not a buzzword – it’s an institutional strength.
A true champion of social mobility
We're ranked 2nd in the UK for social mobility among English universities, helping people from all backgrounds realise their potential.*
Improving lives in the local community
Through its enterprising activities and pledges, Zone29 supports a more happy, healthy and sustainable local ecosystem.
* Report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and Sutton Trust in 2021.
Sponsor Zone29
Your donation will go a long way. Sponsor our enterprising talent and community programmes in just a few minutes.
Ways to support Zone29
Recruit emerging talent
Explore flexible, free ways to offer jobs, internships and placements to our students and graduates – you could help launch someone’s future.
Volunteering and pro bono support
By giving your time and expertise, you can help us supercharge graduate and community prospects. Opportunities are tailored and wide-ranging, but here's a typical volunteer journey.
Connect with us
Start your journey by meeting us at an event or emailing [email protected]Email us about Volunteering and pro bono support.
Support diverse talent
From mentoring a student and giving a talk to running a workshop or live brief, explore ways to share your time and expertise.
Amplify your impact
In your own time, you’ll decide whether to continue your support, become a sponsor or progress to a formal business collaboration.
Empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to build their futures is not only an investment in them, but also in our communities and the economy.
Mentor future talent
Your story, experience and real-world insights can inspire and accelerate our students’ career journeys.
Discover our award-winning mentoring programme, which has supported more than 10,000 students over the past four years.
Support our careers and enterprise events
Events are a memorable and engaging way to raise your profile, connect with emerging talent and share your industry expertise.
You could deliver a talk, run a workshop, set a live challenge or join a networking session.
Mentoring allows me to give back to the community and help Westminster students find their perfect path to success. This is an incredibly rewarding programme for both mentors and mentees to grow together.
Sponsorship opportunities
Donors can fund, co-design and name scholarships, prizes, events, bespoke workshops and more. Here's a typical sponsor journey.
Let's chat
To identify where your support can have the greatest impact, contact [email protected]Email us about Sponsorship opportunities.
Create opportunities
It could be a funded programme, scholarship, skills bootcamp, prize or event, aligned with your ethos.
Launch programme
We’ll manage logistics and communications, launching with a soft or public announcement.
Feel the impact
We’ll send you regular project updates, student insights and invitations to events.
The Ignite Fund has been instrumental in supporting my project. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and chance to showcase my work in such a meaningful way.
Giving back helps create a virtuous cycle. Students who benefit today will pay it forward when they can. Even a small gesture can make a struggling student feel supported and motivated.
Future impact of new investment
New programmes and initiatives
We continue to expand and refine targeted careers and enterprise programmes to provide students and graduates with the opportunities they need to transform ideas into real-world outcomes.
Building and facilities enhancements
We’ll expand digital studios, create more flexible maker spaces and adopt emerging technologies to meet the needs of creative start-ups, freelancers and entrepreneurs. Read more about our building.
Community outreach and inclusion
We're committed to supporting local communities and marginalised groups, with plans for hackathons, school and youth outreach, and programmes for aspiring entrepreneurs without university access.
Skills and leadership development
Building on the success of past programmes, we aim to invest further in activities that build confidence, digital skills, and business readiness – for those who might otherwise be left behind.
Our impact in action
Our community impact
Learn more about the community we serve, the impact we’ve made and what your support could help to achieve.
Collaboration stories
Discover real stories of how we’ve collaborated with organisations to empower talent, innovate solutions and make a difference.