Shared Growth Ambition at Barclays

Investing our resources for the greater good. Because when society prospers, we all prosper. That’s the crux of our Shared Growth Ambition.

We do it because it makes sense. We do it because we have a responsibility to invest in the communities we’re based in. We do it because it changes lives for the better.

In practice, our Shared Growth Ambition is about creating prosperous futures – for our clients, customers, shareholders and the communities we serve.  It’s about drawing on our expertise, applying our skills, using our resources wisely and creating innovative ideas that make a difference that counts, where it counts for as many people as possible.

We can’t change the world all in one go. But we can start to make meaningful, lasting change by concentrating our efforts where they can deliver maximum impact.

We give access to financing. Our ability to leverage capital and access financial markets means we can provide the rock solid foundation a projects needs to get it off the ground and sustain it going forward.

We give access to financial and digital empowerment through our many initiatives which means customers and communities have the tools they need to make change happen.

• Digital Eagles

It’s all about building up people’s internet skills and offering practical and helpful advice about getting more out of the Internet. Digital Eagles offer online courses and sessions in our branches to put the power of the Internet in the hands of people.

• Eagle Labs

Barclays Eagle Labs is a community resource available for everybody. Its’ spaces are conducive to nurturing and growing new ideas – from accelerating UK business, enabling collaborative innovation to digital empowerment for everyone.

• LifeSkills

LifeSkills is a group-wide citizenship programme which aims to equip young people aged 11-24 with the skills they need to enter the world of work. It includes free learning resources and working experience placements. In addition, we encourage businesses to offer opportunities to bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.