Boris Johnson

“Hardly a week goes by without more evidence of the challenges facing young black males in our society. There is now a widespread consensus amongst experts in the field that the absence of enough positive male role models in the lives of black youngsters has played a significant part in this group’s poor educational performance. That’s why I am proud to support the work of the Hutchinson Foundation. Research shows again and again that good teachers can have a massive impact on a child’s life. I am convinced that by incentivising more achieving black male students to become teachers, society will be creating the positive role models that young black males require to go on to make a success of their adult lives. This charity deserves your support in any way you can give it.”

Boris Johnson
London Mayor