Charityworks Graduate Scheme 2025

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Just got the results yesterday for the 2025 graduate scheme. The first assessment round, that is the group activity is scheduled soon. Does anyone know how the group activity goes? If we should be prepared for anything before hand?

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lunar20

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Congrats! Has anyone else not heard back yet? I applied for the non-fast track scheme

Reply 2

RosieJones29

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by Huco_08

Just got the results yesterday for the 2025 graduate scheme. The first assessment round, that is the group activity is scheduled soon. Does anyone know how the group activity goes? If we should be prepared for anything before hand?

I got through to the group activity stage too! i think we just need to read over the info they've shared. it looks like it should be an interesting experience at least

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NWal

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by Huco_08

Just got the results yesterday for the 2025 graduate scheme. The first assessment round, that is the group activity is scheduled soon. Does anyone know how the group activity goes? If we should be prepared for anything before hand?

Congratulations!! May I ask when you applied? It’s really hard to gauge how they’re going to do this as the programme application is year round this year.

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Shaaayxp

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by NWal

Congratulations!! May I ask when you applied? It’s really hard to gauge how they’re going to do this as the programme application is year round this year.

I asked them about the timelines if they are recruiting year round. I think the response is for applications after the original February 11th deadline:

Applications are currently open for the next cohort of trainees, and we expect the deadline to be end of August-September 2025 (though I'd suggest applying early regardless, just so you have plenty of time to complete your application). Assessment and Selection will occur in October during which we will conduct the two stages of the selection process: Group Exercises (assessment centres, which last 90 minutes) and 121 Interviews.

Given that applications close about a month before the Assessment and Selection process starts, you will only hear about the outcome of your application closer to the time. So, if you apply in May, for example, your waiting time might be longer because we let all candidates know about the outcome of their application in October. You can expect to hear if you have made it to the placement matching stage within 2 weeks after the 121 interview.

Regarding how long the placement matching process can take, unfortunately we are unable to give you an accurate prediction of when you will be given a match, so August 2025 - April 2026 is the most accurate timeframe we are able to predict.

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NWal

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by Shaaayxp

I asked them about the timelines if they are recruiting year round. I think the response is for applications after the original February 11th deadline:
Applications are currently open for the next cohort of trainees, and we expect the deadline to be end of August-September 2025 (though I'd suggest applying early regardless, just so you have plenty of time to complete your application). Assessment and Selection will occur in October during which we will conduct the two stages of the selection process: Group Exercises (assessment centres, which last 90 minutes) and 121 Interviews.
Given that applications close about a month before the Assessment and Selection process starts, you will only hear about the outcome of your application closer to the time. So, if you apply in May, for example, your waiting time might be longer because we let all candidates know about the outcome of their application in October. You can expect to hear if you have made it to the placement matching stage within 2 weeks after the 121 interview.
Regarding how long the placement matching process can take, unfortunately we are unable to give you an accurate prediction of when you will be given a match, so August 2025 - April 2026 is the most accurate timeframe we are able to predict.

Thanks for this,
As I recently applied that means I’m probably going to have to wait a while.

Reply 6

RosieJones29

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Just had the group interview this morning. it was pretty chill. goodluck to everyone who has them later this week!

Reply 7

RosieJones29

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also just wanted to copy this message from last years board in case it is helpful:
from joemama8
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A Cautionary Tale: The Reality of Applying to CharityWorks *Just in case anyone is reading this and thinking of applying for 2025's round... I don't believe there's a thread yet* I wanted to share my experience with the CharityWorks grad scheme to help future applicants make an informed decision. While the third sector is notorious for low entry-level pay, and CharityWorks is no exception (I think the current salary was only recently bumped up, too), my real issue lies in the unnecessarily grueling and misleading nature of the process. I went through three demanding selection stages, performed well, and landed on the waitlist. Fair enough. However, the way they present this waitlist makes it seem like a strong second chance - but in reality, it’s more of a false hope machine. Of course, those who pass outright deserve their offers, but the rest of us are strung along with little transparency about the actual likelihood of securing a role. Overall, this was a misleading process and several major red flags emerged during my experience:
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Lack of clarity for international students: I know applicants on graduate visas who made it to the final stages, only to find out—far too late—that they wouldn’t be accommodated if their visa was still being processed. For international master’s students whose courses run into the summer and who cannot apply until marks are processed, this essentially makes CharityWorks a dead-end option, but they fail to communicate this upfront.
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Failing to meet their own targets: By December, they still hadn’t placed the promised 120 successful candidates. Their solution? Extend the matching window indefinitely, presenting it as an "opportunity" rather than an indication that they’re struggling to deliver on their core purpose—placing grads into roles. If they can’t even meet their commitments to the main pool, what hope is there for waitlisted applicants?
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Expression of Interest roles are a joke: These roles are often in undesirable/non-city locations, with bizarre or extraneous requirements (e.g., needing a car or speaking Romanian).
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Extra stages: Even if you land a position, you must go through yet another screening process with the employer, who can reject you outright—despite CharityWorks' entire selection process supposedly acting as a "foot in the door." This might make sense retrospectively, but it is overall a lot more work than just going through a standard job application. It is also not clear from the outset.
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Unprofessional communication: In a group with other waitlisters, I certainly wasn’t the only one who found the process frustrating and demoralising. One person was even offered a placement but received zero communication from the employer until their supposed start date. While this isn’t CharityWorks’ direct responsibility, they failed to respond to repeated emails, leaving the candidate completely in the dark.
Given the sheer effort required for this application, the misleading nature of the waitlist, and the overall disorganisation of the scheme, I’d caution anyone considering it to think twice. The state of entry-level jobs in this sector is grim, but this process adds unnecessary stress and false hope on top of that. If you’re applying, go in with your eyes open—and if you’re on the waitlist, don’t hold your breath.

Reply 8

sophieee789

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by Huco_08

I have my interview soon. DO any of you know or have come across what kind of questions the panel will be asking after the 5 min presentation?

Congrats 🙂 unfortunately it’s against TSR rules to post interview questions.

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RosieJones29

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by Huco_08

I have my interview soon. DO any of you know or have come across what kind of questions the panel will be asking after the 5 min presentation?

i have mine too! there seems to be some questions on glassdoor and indeed

Reply 10

RosieJones29

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can anyone whose had the interview can tell me how long it was? Thanks!

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Celestialplants

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I had my interview on monday, can I check when we can expect to hear back about results? 🙂

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RosieJones29

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by Celestialplants

I had my interview on monday, can I check when we can expect to hear back about results? 🙂

had my interview on thursday! they said we would hear back some time next week. goodluck!

Reply 13

RosieJones29

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just got my offer! bit concerned about the sound of the matching process, but still excited!

Reply 14

Celestialplants

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I was rejected, I scored highly in all aspects so very disappointed. Congrats to everyone getting their results!

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Huco_08

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by RosieJones29

just got my offer! bit concerned about the sound of the matching process, but still excited!

I got my offer as well. And yes, the concern is real. I am wondering about the probability of those selected getting placed.

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RosieJones29

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wanted to share some key takeaways from the seminar for future applicants! : ~3000 people applied and ~200 got selected. HOWEVER being selected does not mean you have a job OR mean you are on the scheme. they said they are aiming for 150 roles this year, so not everyone this year will get a role. if you dont get a role you dont do the leadership program/mentoring/research project. being successful in the application = being added to the pool of applicants. you stay in the applicant pool for a year and then can ask to stay in the pool for another year, so potential you'd get a match then. when you get matched with a role you still need to write a personal statement and do an interview, which is annoying, but its unlikely they'd reject you. currently the leadership program/mentor etc. is all online but they are planning to make it more hybrid. all roles are likely to be hybrid or online.

(edited 11 months ago)

Reply 17

Shaaayxp

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by RosieJones29

wanted to share some key takeaways from the seminar for future applicants! : ~3000 people applied and ~200 got selected. HOWEVER being selected does not mean you have a job OR mean you are on the scheme. they said they are aiming for 150 roles this year, so not everyone this year will get a role. if you dont get a role you dont do the leadership program/mentoring/research project. being successful in the application = being added to the pool of applicants. you stay in the applicant pool for a year and then can ask to stay in the pool for another year, so potential you'd get a match then. when you get matched with a role you still need to write a personal statement and do an interview, which is annoying, but its unlikely they'd reject you. currently the leadership program/mentor etc. is all online but they are planning to make it more hybrid. all roles are likely to be hybrid or online.

I don't understand why they require an assessment centre if you still have to do an interview with the employer. Also don't understand why they accept more people than they have roles... Okay maybe I understand a little but I think they should make it clear before applying.