Your journey into investment management starts here
Discover the world of investing, build your confidence, and connect with top firms – through GAIN’s free programmes, mentoring and events.
Backed by leading investment firms across the UK
Why GAIN
Helping you discover your future in investment management
Most students never hear about investment management careers.
At GAIN (Girls Are INvestors), we’re changing that. We’re a UK charity helping young women & non-binary students explore investment careers through free programmes, learning resources and real connections to the industry.
Whatever your background or degree, if you’re curious about finance and want to make an impact, GAIN is here to help you take your first step.
Our Programmes
Find the right programme for you
Whatever stage you’re at — exploring, learning, or applying — GAIN has a programme to help you take the next step.
School Investment Challenge
Learn the basics and discover new possibilities.
Insight Programme
Meet investors, discover career paths & explore the industry.
University Investment Challenge
Test your skills in a national competition.
Internship Programme
Real experience with leading firms, open to students from all degrees.
Need help choosing a programme?
Each programme is free, supportive and designed to help you see yourself in the industry.
Learn & Prepare
Build the skills and confidence to succeed
Your next opportunity starts with the right knowledge.
Explore our library of free resources — from video interviews and podcasts to practical guides and real student case studies — all designed to help you learn more about investing and prepare for applications.
Hear from Students
“GAIN helped me realise I could belong in this industry.”
I’m more confident speaking about finance now, and I can actually see myself working in the industry. Before, it felt hypothetical – now it feels possible.
Dasha
My life would probably be very different without GAIN. GAIN gave me some fantastic internship experience, alongside learning opportunities and training to develop my professional skills.
Shivali
GAIN provided invaluable resources, guidance, and networking opportunities that helped me build confidence and learn more about the industry.
Maud
GAIN has changed my outlook on investment as a whole. Now I have so much more of an understanding I can enter a previously daunting room and make a significant difference.
Georgia
64%
of interns were offered an investment role or subsequent investment internship (in 2025)
Get involved
The investment industry is changing — be part of it
GAIN works with volunteers, partners and schools to open doors for the next generation.
If you’re already in the industry or part of an educational institution, there are many ways to support our work.
Volunteer with GAIN
Mentor a student, speak at an event, or host a session.
Partner with Us
Join a growing network of firms supporting and building a more inclusive industry.
Schools & Uni Societies
Invite us to speak or run a challenge.
Impact
Together, we’re making real change
63,000+
students reached
2,000+
volunteer newsletter sign ups
60+
partner firms
64%
of interns were offered an investment role or subsequent investment internship (in 2025)
Support GAIN
Help us reach more students
Your support enables us to offer free programmes, mentoring and resources to young women & non-binary students across the UK.
Every donation helps us make investment careers more accessible to everyone.