ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS ONCE AGAIN INSPIRES FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH ‘DARE TO DREAM’ PROGRAMME – AutoMart Canada

•    Rolls-Royce Motor Cars supports the ‘Dare to Dream’ programme,
reaching 46 individual students across three West Sussex
schools
•    The partnership, now in its fifth consecutive year,
is part of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ focus on youth and community
engagement
•    ‘Dare to Dream’ helps local students build
confidence and resilience through mentoring, workshops, and workplace
visits
•    Participants and educators share feedback on the
programme, its positive impact, inspirational content and engaging
delivery
•    Rolls-Royce reaffirms its commitment to nurturing
young talent, helping shape the aspirations and future careers of the
next generation

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is proud to mark another year of
partnership with the ‘Dare to Dream’ programme, continuing its
commitment to supporting young people across West Sussex. In 2025, the
initiative reached an impressive 46 individual students through
one-to-one mentoring and around 600 Year 9 pupils via school
assemblies, all across three secondary schools, empowering them to
unlock their potential and raise their aspirations for the future.
This year marks the fifth consecutive year that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
has supported ‘Dare to Dream’.

Hosted by the charity LoveLocalJobs Foundation, ‘Dare to Dream’
helps young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of
purpose – skills that are vital in both life and the world of work.
Through assemblies, one-to-one mentoring, and community engagement,
students have the opportunity to explore their goals, overcome
challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of what they can achieve.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars remains committed to creating
opportunities for young people and developing meaningful partnerships
with schools and educational organisations. Initiatives like ‘Dare to
Dream’ are one of the many ways the company invests in the future of
its community and future talent – helping to shape the leaders,
innovators, and craftspeople of tomorrow.

VOICES FROM THE PROGRAMME

Lydia Woodroff, HR Sustainability Business Partner at
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said:
“At Rolls-Royce, we believe that
investing in young people is one of the most meaningful ways we can
support our local community. ‘Dare to Dream’ gives students the tools
and encouragement to see what’s possible – not just in their careers,
but in themselves. It’s a pleasure to be part of their journey and to
help open doors to futures they may not have imagined.”

Kristi Challen, Mentor at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars,
said:
“It’s been a real privilege working alongside the ‘Dare to
Dream’ foundation and the young people that it reaches. As a mentor,
it’s given me the opportunity to provide guidance, encouragement and
support to pupils in both their personal and educational lives, as
they develop the tools to unlock their full potential. It’s been
especially rewarding to witness their growth as they’ve overcome
challenges, built upon their confidence and develop essential life
skills that they will take forward.”

Jack Hayes, Programme Leader at the LoveLocalJobs Foundation,
said:
“Once again, the support we have received from Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars has been truly outstanding. If it were not for their
backing, three Year 9 cohorts across three different secondary schools
would not have received ‘Dare to Dream’ and the powerful messages of
empowerment it delivers. This support from one of the world’s most
prestigious brands shows just how much they care about the aspirations
and wellbeing of the next generation who are growing up in
Rolls-Royce’s home of West Sussex.”

Joanne Skinner, Teacher at Ormiston Six Villages Academy,
added:
“The students who took part in this year’s ‘Dare to Dream’
gained so much from it – from the group work to the assemblies and
especially the workplace visit. They all spoke so positively about the
experience. We look forward to the next ‘Dare to Dream’.”

And from a student at Chichester Free School:
“I’ve had a
great time with this programme. It was engaging and fun. I liked the
tour – it was eye-opening – and the mentor talks were exciting and
different. The mentors were kind and understanding.”