This year, Sparks are one of two Deutsche Bank Charities of the Year, working to engage employees in a year long programme of support.
The bank recently hosted over 160 men and women at an event titled: “What does it take to change our worlds? Let’s go.” Our CEO, Zillah Bingley, facilitated the event, which focused on how individual choices can influence change in our worlds.
Sky Sports presenter and Sparks supporter, Vicky Gomersall, interviewed Professor Gudrun Moore, our Chief Scientific Advisor as well as Deutsche Bank’s Kim Hammonds, Chief Information Officer and Global Co-Head of Group Technology & Operations, together with Garth Ritchie, Global Head of Equities.
The panel talked about the importance of role models and mentors, the people who had inspired them during their careers and the benefits of working in an organisation where everyone can be themselves. 
The panel discussion was followed by a lively round table discussion involving everyone in the room followed by networking and drinks.
‘It was a fantastic event and we were delighted to be part of it’ says Zillah. ‘To have brought together so many experts in different fields from across industries meant that we all learnt a huge amount and a wealth of knowledge and opinion was shared. It was an honour that Sparks was able to be involved. I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did!’