Rolls-Royce Motor Cars continues to drive change—not just on the road but in communities. Through its fifth consecutive year of partnership with the Dare to Dream programme, the luxury carmaker is actively inspiring young minds across West Sussex. This year, the Rolls-Royce Dare to Dream Programme impacted 46 individual students and nearly 600 Year 9 pupils across three local secondary schools.
With a powerful mix of one-on-one mentoring, workshops, and school assemblies, the initiative helps students build confidence, set goals, and develop key life skills.
Rolls-Royce Dare to Dream Programme – Nurturing Talent Beyond Engineering
Organized by the LoveLocalJobs Foundation, Dare to Dream is beyond an education support programme. It focuses on empowering youth to overcome obstacles and believe in their potential—both in life and in careers. For Rolls-Royce, this is part of a larger commitment to investing in community and future talent.
Lydia Woodroff, HR Sustainability Business Partner at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, shared,
“At Rolls-Royce, investing in young people is our belief as its one of the most meaningful ways we can support our local community.”
Mentors Making a Real Difference at Rolls-Royce Dare to Dream Programme
Rolls-Royce employees have played a direct role in mentoring students. Kristi Challen, one of the programme’s mentors, said,
“It’s been especially rewarding to witness their growth as they’ve overcome challenges and built confidence.”
These personal stories from mentors and students alike reinforce the transformative impact of the Rolls-Royce Dare to Dream initiative.
Positive Impact Across West Sussex Schools
Jack Hayes, Programme Leader at the LoveLocalJobs Foundation, emphasized the importance of this partnership:
“Without Rolls-Royce’s support, three Year 9 cohorts would have missed out on the programme’s powerful message of empowerment.”
Teachers also observed significant changes. Joanne Skinner from Ormiston Six Villages Academy noted how students spoke highly of the sessions, particularly the workplace visits to Rolls-Royce.
A student from Chichester Free School summed it up well:
“I liked the tour – it was eye-opening. The mentor talks were exciting and different.”
Rolls-Royce: Driving More Than Cars
While Rolls-Royce is known globally for its bespoke luxury vehicles. This programme reflects its broader role as a community leader and youth advocate. As the only manufacturer of its kind operating out of the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood. Further, the company blends world-class craftsmanship with a genuine investment in people.
With over 2,500 employees and a £4 billion contribution to the UK economy since 2003, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars isn’t just building cars—it’s building futures.
Conclusion
The Rolls-Royce Dare to Dream Programme showcases how an iconic luxury car brand can also be a driver of social impact. As young participants gain the tools to pursue their dreams, Rolls-Royce continues to prove that true luxury means lifting others along the way.
