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Our strategic partnership with ICG: A long term commitment to our students
We are extremely delighted to announce a further three-year strategic partnership with ICG, the global alternative asset manager. This support, as part of ICG’s flagship social mobility programme, will enable us to increase our impact, extending our reach to even greater… more
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Student wellbeing and mental health: How mentoring helps young people find calm amongst the noise
I scheduled a one-to-one session with a bright Year 12 student I’d mentored for a few months. They were usually enthusiastic, always brimming with ideas for personal statements and with curious questions about university life. But today, she barely made eye… more
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Benjamin takes on the Thames Path 100 to fundraise for The Access Project
A dedicated runner is going the distance by taking on one of the UK’s toughest endurance races in aid of The Access Project. On Saturday 3rd May, Benjamin Rose will run the Thames Path 100 to raise money for The Access… more
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Response to The Sutton Trust’s School Funding and Pupil Premium 2025 report
School cuts are worsening due to financial pressures, according to a new report by The Sutton Trust. In the School Funding and Pupil Premium 2025 report, a survey of 1,208 teachers in primary and secondary schools found that more schools are… more
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“The Access Project has equipped me with invaluable skills” – Q&A with Isabel, Year 13 student
What does student life look like at The Access Project? We sat down with Isabel, a Year 13 student at one of our partner schools in the West Midlands, to find out more about her journey with The Access Project —… more
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“My eyes are open to new possibilities” – Lucie’s education journey with The Access Project
When Lucie first joined The Access Project, she set herself a goal to improve her GCSE grades. Now a Year 12 student, she’s got a new ambition: to be the first in her family to attend university. Lucie, who lives in… more
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How do I become an A level tutor? Your guide to tutoring with The Access Project
Ever thought about becoming an A level tutor? Tutoring is a rewarding way to share your expertise, help young people achieve, and even earn extra income. Whether you’re a university student, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, tutoring can be… more
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The Access Project alumnus makes Top 10 Future Leaders list
Former The Access Project student and recent University of Oxford graduate Ras.I Martin is making waves as one of the UK’s top ten future leaders of 2025. Powerful Media’s Future Leaders — an annual publication celebrating 150 outstanding Black university students… more
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What I learned in my first year at university – Zarif’s journey to The University of Manchester
Starting university was thrilling yet daunting, especially moving away from home, which meant newfound independence but also challenges like self-reliance and navigating the unknown. Living alone taught me responsibility and resilience. Reflecting on my first year, I grew academically, personally and… more
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Widening participation in North West England – Launching our partnership with The University of Manchester
The Access Project is delighted to announce a new partnership with The University of Manchester, which will help us reach more young people through our university access and widening participation programmes. The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Humanities is supporting The… more