
Bridging the gap between aspiration & reality for those wanting to serve on a #Board. A unique 12-month Board Learning and Development Programme #GetonBoard
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ALT Infographic titled “UK Boardroom Apprentice Programme 2025 Summary Report.” It shows key data from the 2025 cohort of 67 UK Boardroom Apprentices. The group is diverse, with 67 percent female, 30 percent from ethnic minority backgrounds, 13 percent declaring a disability, and 37 percent declaring social mobility. Programme outcomes are highly positive. Ninety six percent rated confidence building and relevance to boards as excellent or good, 95 percent rated the quality of learning as excellent or good, and 93 percent said expectations were met or exceeded. The infographic concludes that apprentices leave with increased knowledge, confidence and readiness for board roles.

ALT Branded Boardroom Apprentice graphic titled “Key Findings” with the Boardroom Apprentice logo. Text reads: “Feedback strongly demonstrates the effectiveness of the programme. Overwhelmingly positive reflections from Boardroom Apprentices in terms of personal learning, acquisition of skills and growth in confidence evidence the need for the programme. Feedback in terms of quality of learner experience, both throughout the programme and at the programme end demonstrates high levels of satisfaction and a very positive learning experience overall. This is evidenced by high attendance across all 8 learning days, combined with a low programme drop out. Feedback provided from Boardroom Apprentices is powerful and clearly demonstrates impact upon them as individuals, evidencing the importance of the Learning and Development Programme and the need for it to remain a core pillar of the Boardroom Apprentice Programme. The journey of personal development is clear, and Boardroom Apprentices openly

ALT Branded Boardroom Apprentice graphic titled “Key Findings” with the Boardroom Apprentice logo. Text reads: “Boardroom Apprentices leave the programme with increased knowledge, understanding, confidence and most importantly the motivation and enthusiasm to be a Board Member. Boardroom Apprentices are at the heart of the Boardroom Apprentice Programme. Positive feedback and evaluation supports the need and appetite for a board development programme. Evidence shows where boards enabled the Boardroom Apprentice to engage fully at the table in a supportive way, unsurprisingly the learning was much richer, than where there was less support. Hopes and expectations of the programme were fully met or exceeded ranging from 84-93% of Boardroom Apprentices.” Footer reads: “UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme 3 Year Report” and “#GetOnBoard”.

ALT Large collage of portraits showing a diverse cohort of Boardroom Apprentices, each wearing a Boardroom Apprentice lanyard. Above the collage is a quote that reads: “Our diverse cohort of Boardroom Apprentices leave the programme with increased knowledge, understanding and confidence, and with the motivation and enthusiasm to be committed and capable board members.” The Boardroom Apprentice logo appears in the top right. Footer text reads: “UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme Report 2025” with the hashtag #GetOnBoard.

ALT Group photo of five Boardroom Apprentices standing side by side, wearing Boardroom Apprentice lanyards and smiling at the camera. Above them is a quote that reads: “The programme has helped me bridge the gap between an aspiration to serve and having the confidence to apply by giving me an understanding of the responsibilities of Board members as well as hands on experience with my Host Board.” The Boardroom Apprentice logo appears in the top right. Footer text reads: “UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme Report 2025” with the hashtag #GetOnBoard.

ALT Graphic titled “2025 Boardroom Apprentice Host Boards.” Text states that 67 host boards from across the UK have offered a safe seat at the table for aspiring board members to gain experience. The image displays a grid of logos from participating organisations, including public bodies, charities, cultural institutions, regulators, and national organisations across the UK. Branding for Boardroom Apprentice appears in the top right, and a footer reads “UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme Report 2025” with the hashtag #GetOnBoard.

ALT Group photo of five Boardroom Apprentices standing side by side, wearing Boardroom Apprentice lanyards and smiling at the camera. Above them is a quote that reads: “My key learning has been understanding how strategic decisions are made at board level and how effective governance shapes real-world impact.” The Boardroom Apprentice logo appears in the top right. Footer text reads: “UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme Report 2025” with the hashtag #GetOnBoard.

ALT Bar chart titled “Increased understanding across key board learning areas,” showing pre- and post-programme evaluation findings for the 2025 cohort. The chart compares levels of good understanding before the programme with excellent understanding after the programme across multiple areas, including analysis and questioning of complex information, organisational financial responsibilities, interpretation of financial information, interpersonal dynamics and relationships, governance and boardroom skills, legal responsibilities and duties of a board member, the wider public and third sector context, responsibilities of a boardroom apprentice, and the commitment required. Across all areas, post-programme understanding is substantially higher than pre-programme understanding. Footer text reads: “UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme Report 2025” with the hashtag #GetOnBoard and the Boardroom Apprentice logo.
















