To encourage a broad participation in social practices by the students from both China and UK, Bank of China London Branch (the Branch) actively participated in the sponsorship in the 2011 Frontrunner - Leaders of Tomorrow program, organized by Common Purpose.
The kick-off ceremony was held at 6 pm on May 11 local time in the Branch's new building, with a total of more than 130 participants including leaders from nearly 70 well-known universities in UK, the British Council of Culture and local educational institutions, and student representatives.
On the ceremony, Fang Wenjian, the general manager of Bank of China London Branch reiterated that the Branch had long supported the social practices carried out by the Chinese students in UK and would provide more financial products and services to the Chinese students currently studying in UK. A video was also played featuring Ronald Arculli, the Board Chairman of Common Purpose Hong Kong Division and Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) who had expressed his appreciation to Bank of China and other sponsors and encouraged a comprehensive personal development by the young people through the application of theories in the practices and mutual communications.
Established in 1989 by Madam Julia Middleton, Common Purpose is an independent training organization with the headquarter in London, UK, and divisions in Germany, France, Republic of Ireland, and Holland. Its Hong Kong Division was established in 2010. Common Purpose provides internship opportunities in public, private and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of enhancing the creativity, improving the professional and communication skills, and preparing the young people with leadership abilities necessary for the future work and social activities.
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