Summer Giving

Support a young person to thrive in education by donating to The Access Project this summer.

Support The Access Project this summer

School’s out for summer, but the hard work has just begun.

Young people from under-resourced backgrounds are three times less likely to attend a top university than their wealthier peers. Inequality in education is growing, which means more and more talented young people are missing out on valuable opportunities.

We’re working to change that. Our team works with some of the most under-resourced young people across the country, helping them to raise their aspirations, develop life skills, and achieve their dreams. And now, we’re asking you to be part of that journey.

£1,500 supports one student to attend a top university. With your donations, we can reach more young people in need than ever before – and help create a fairer future for the next generation.

Young people like Yazmin are 50% more likely to attend university after studying with The Access Project.

By giving this summer, you can help talented young people to unlock their potential and thrive in education.

Meet our students

Ras.I

Philosophy, Politics and Economics graduate at the University of Oxford

“I was feeling the full weight of poverty and dealing with the constant threat of violence as a young Black man living in inner city London. This path that I’ve been on for the past couple of years all started with these voices which instilled in me that I can truly become anything I want to become.”

Imaani

Year 12 student at The Access Project

“I have missed school a lot due to my health, but the support I have received through The Access Project has helped me gain my confidence back. It has helped me with my goals, college applications, and my grades”.

Beril

History student at the University of Cambridge

“I wouldn’t have had all these lovely experiences if it wasn’t for The Access Project, and I am now going off to my dream university. My mentors have played such a huge role in my success and well-being.“

Our impact

12,630

hours of mentoring sessions, workshops and university trips in 2024/25

620

Skills for Access coaching sessions were delivered in 2024/25

96%

of our Year 13 students received a university offer in 2025

83%

of our Year 13 students received an offer from a top university in 2025

Latest News

26 January 2026

“I want to change the way we look at education” – Musab’s journey to higher education

Musab is a Year 12 student from the West Midlands. When he started his A levels, he joined The Access Project to give his university applications a boost. “I come from a low socio-economic background and the Access Project allows me to experience other opportunities that would otherwise only be… read more
11 September 2025

From the East Midlands to Edinburgh: Riveen prepares for life at university

Picture the scene. It’s 14 August 2025 and the room is buzzing with excited yet nervous A level students, eagerly awaiting their results. Amongst the crowds at Ashfield School in Kirkby In Ashfield are 20 students enrolled on The Access Project, along with their University Access Officer, Clare. One of… read more
21 August 2025

“I wouldn’t have passed without The Access Project” – Celebrating GCSE success on Results Day

GCSE Results Day has arrived. Hundreds of thousands of young people are opening envelopes filled with exam results, and seeing their hard work pay off. At The Access Project, we work with young people aged 14-16 to support them with their GCSE studies, and put them on a pathway to… read more