Our impact
Understanding the impact we are making on the lives of our students is central to our work. By analysing our data and the feedback from our students we can show real, positive change which helps to break down educational barriers and improve social mobililty in the UK.
Going to a top university gives students the best chance of social mobility. Higher education opens doors to better job opportunities, higher earning potential, and ultimately, a shift in the socioeconomic landscape. However, students from the areas in which we work are significantly under-represented at these universities. Our widening participation work challenges this and helps more students from under-resourced backgrounds unlock a pathway to higher education.
Since 2008, we have supported over 10,000 students, helping them to realise their potential and transform their future prospects.
According to an external evaluation by UCAS, our students are 50% more likely to attend top universities than statistically similar peers.
Our impact
Students supported in 40 schools
Hours of tutoring in 2022-2023
of our students come from the most under-resourced backgrounds
of our students received offers from top universities in 2023
31% of our students received at least 128 UCAS points (ABB or equivalent) in 2023.
93% of our students said they feel more positive about their future in our 2023 student survey.
Impact report 2024
Impact reports archive
“I’m the first in my family to go to university and moreover I’m on the precipice of breaking a generational cycle of poverty. This path that I’ve been on for the past couple of years all started with these voices in my life pushing me to become a better version of myself. For this journey that I’m on now, I can unequivocally say that it would not have been possible without The Access Project.”
Ras.I Martin, former student at The Access Project, finalist at University of Oxford
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Contact us
Contact information
The Access Project,
Canopi,
82 Tanner Street,
London,
SE1 3GN
020 4513 5999
info@theaccessproject.org.uk
Media enquiries line: 07767 100582
media@theaccessproject.org.uk
The Access Project safeguarding line: 020 4513 5999 (available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm)
NSPCC helpline (visit the NSPCC website for up to date opening hours): 0808 800 5000 help@nspcc.org.uk