Business transformation consultancy Develop Consulting has announced its sponsorship of a charitable initiative, supporting a young volunteer’s mission to help communities in Kenya. Amber Benham will work in the East African nation to build new schools and support sports activities in the local community.
Facilitated by African Adventures, Rams in Kenya is an annual trip to the schools in the slums of Nakuru, Kenya, which invites Derby County fans, Derby County Community Trust supporters or simply anyone with an interest to take on the trip of a lifetime and improve life for children in the project’s partner schools.
The 2025 edition trip will take place from 17th May to 1st June, and this year will include Amber Benham – a 19-year-old NHS team administrator. Benham is the daughter of Develop Consulting Associate Rich Benham, and so the firm is sponsoring her to go the extra mile in Kenya this year.
Steve Boam, CEO of Develop Consulting, commented, “When Rich approached us about supporting Amber’s mission in Kenya, we didn’t hesitate for a moment. Her dedication to making a real difference in these communities perfectly aligns with our own values of transforming and improving lives. We’re incredibly proud to sponsor Amber in this endeavour and look forward to seeing the positive impact she’ll make.”
Despite facing personal challenges, including recently completing a business administration apprenticeship with triple distinctions and overcoming various health obstacles, Amber has shown remarkable determination. She recently demonstrated this spirit by completing a challenging 10k sponsored run – her first-ever running event – even after dislocating her collar bone just two weeks before the race. She will now contribute to building new schools, providing teaching supplies, and supporting sports activities within the local community in Nakuru.
Amber Benham noted, “I am extremely excited to be going on this amazing journey in May. When I was completing my apprenticeship, I was telling other colleagues ‘I will be going on this trip I want to help others and explore’ and I can finally say I am. I am proud to say this year has the most volunteers and I am one of seventy. I am most excited to teach in the schools, dance with the community, build new friendships with teachers, families and students and also learn their culture.”
Develop Consulting, alongside the firm’s educational platform Click2Learn, will have their logos featured on Amber’s volunteer shirts, contributing to essential costs including flights, accommodation, and the valuable community projects in both Kenya and Derby.
Speaking on his pride in Amber’s commitment to making a difference, Rich Benham added, “Amber wanted to do this challenge for a while, and I believe it will be transformative for her – pushing her out of her comfort zone while giving something back to others.”