NatWest Accelerator has partnered with the Nishkam Group of Organisations offering an Executive Senior Leadership Programme to entrepreneurs and senior managers equipping them with values-based leadership skills and strategic insight to drive sustainable growth.
The programme, rooted in Nishkam’s principle of selfless service to humanity, will be delivered through the Nishkam Civic Association (NCA) Apprenticeship team, supported by NatWest’s extensive Accelerator network. Speaking at the leadership awareness session, Amrick Singh Ubhi DL, Director of Civic Engagement and Partnerships at Nishkam Group, said: “Our mission has always been rooted in service for the benefit of all.
“By joining forces with the NatWest Accelerator team, we are developing a generation of leaders equipped not only for business growth but also to create lasting social impact. The added bonus was having the NatWest Chair and Board members in the room for the leadership discussion.”
Pam Sheemar, Regional Accelerator Director, Midlands Southwest and Wales at NatWest Group, added: “Partnerships with community anchor organisations like Nishkam are vital in helping us reach and support founders from diverse sectors and backgrounds.
“Entrepreneurs and charity leaders are not only wealth and job creators in our cities but also agents of social transformation. Through the NatWest Accelerator’s leadership development strand, and by working with trusted partners such as Nishkam, we can provide the tools, networks, and confidence for leaders to thrive, creating sustainable businesses, resilient charities, and stronger communities.”
The event brought together 15–20 entrepreneurs from the Accelerator alongside 11 NatWest Group Board Directors, creating a unique platform for dialogue, collaboration, and future growth.
Key Features of the Level 7 Senior Leadership Programme:
- Postgraduate-level qualification (Level 7)– Equivalent to Master’s, with progression options to MBA or EMBA.
- Practical, work-based learning– “Live” business challenges act as case studies.
- Chartered Manager status– Professional accreditation with CMI membership included.
- Values at the core– Integrity, accountability, respect, humility, courage, and transparency embedded throughout.
- Funding support– 95–100% Government-funded, making it highly accessible to SMEs, charities, and larger employers.
- Programme schedule– Induction on 13th November 2025; programme begins 27th November 2025.
Professor Upkar S. Pardesi OBE, Executive Chair of NCA and former Dean of Birmingham City University Business School, added: “This programme is about more than leadership. It is about preparing principled, visionary leaders who can transform organisations while serving communities with integrity. With Government funding for Level 7 Apprenticeships ending in December 2025, this is the final opportunity for entrepreneurs and employers to secure fully funded places.”
The Nishkam Team gave a heartfelt thank you to the NatWest Accelerator team, especially Pam Sheemar and Harinder Kunor (Accelerator Community Manager), for convening such a high-impact audience. Employers and aspiring leaders are invited to register interest now.