In 2008 Carl appeared on Channel 4's 'The Secret Millionaire'. His reasons for doing so were to help those who help young people.
Young people who may have dreams and aspirations but whose personal goals and ambitions are not supported by those around them - very much his own story.
After a successful career in marketing Carl now shares his story of Council Estate to Secret Millionaire across the country with young people in schools, colleges and universities. Inspiring thousands of young people into careers and enterprise.
The business was created in 2010 by 'Secret Millionaire' Carl Hopkins following several invitations to address school pupils up and down the country. Carl has prepared and delivered a series of inspirational and aspirational presentations to thousands of students to support the enterprise curriculum put in place by a number of schools, colleges and universities.
Carl is also a member of the Rt Hon Vince Cable Entrepreneur's Forum
He is a trustee of the Leeds United Foundation which supports people through health, physical, mental and social issues across the Leeds City Region.
Carl is a non-executive director of the charity 'Are You Ready' which aims to instil enterprise into the primary school curriculum.
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