Corporate Social Responsibility

The art of creating a future
Arts students leave college brimming with enthusiasm and creativity – but often find it hard to find the resources they need to turn their bright ideas into reality.

But with the backing of Deutsche Bank’s Pyramid Award Scheme, some of the brightest, most innovative young graduates in the creative and performing arts are receiving the resources they need to tackle major freelance projects to start new businesses.

The winners – recognised for their innovation and entrepreneurship, rather than for their artistic excellence – receive a cash prize and the support of a Deutsche Bank business mentor who helps them deliver on their business plan. Mentors offer advice and support on a whole range of business issues and provide a sounding board for the graduates.

Deutsche Bank works in partnership with colleges in London, to deliver the Awards Scheme to students of art, design, music, drama, photography, fashion and dance. In June 2008, we presented ten £8,000 awards to the winners at an awards ceremony held at the Royal College of Art. Click here for details of this year's winners!

We work with the following arts colleges:
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
London Contemporary Dance School
Royal Academy of Art
Royal Academy of Music
Royal College of Art
The Circus Space
University of the Arts London