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Cost of Living and University Choices Report: Our recommendations for protecting young peoples’ futures
The Access Project is today launching its ‘Cost of Living and University Choices’ report, exploring the impact of the cost of living crisis on under-resourced young people. The Access Project is a leading social mobility charity dedicated to supporting under-resourced students… more
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Bouncing back from health struggles – “The Access Project has helped me gain my confidence back”
Imaani joined The Access Project in 2022, during a crucial time in her life. Having missed three years of school due to ongoing health issues that required frequent hospital stays, Imaani found herself in a challenging situation that put her education… more
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Cost of Living: Introducing our student researchers
The Access Project is investigating the impact of the cost of living on student prospects. Over the course of 2024, we have explored the strengths and challenges of our programme amidst the backdrop of financial uncertainty, investigating how The Access Project… more
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Impact report 2024: A time for growth
Understanding the impact we are making on the lives of our students is central to our ethos. By analysing our data and the feedback from our students we can show real, positive change which helps to break down educational barriers and… more
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When the student becomes the teacher: Mehmetcan’s journey from tutee to tutor
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re spotlighting Mehmetcan – a former student on The Access Project programme who is now a dedicated volunteer, giving back to young people just like him. Mehmetcan’s first experience with The Access Project came when he was in… more
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Volunteers’ Week: Spotlight on Diana – “You can offer students something that teachers can’t”
Happy Volunteers’ Week! Every June, we celebrate Volunteers’ Week by highlighting some of the amazing work our 1,000-strong volunteer base take part in every day to help young people achieve brighter futures. Today, we’re spotlighting Diana MacDowall, a volunteer tutor from… more
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“Support students now or you won’t have any in the future” – Mentoring for university access in the Cost of Living crisis
At The Access Project, our programme centres around expert mentoring to support students applying to top universities. Our mentors help young people at critical junctures in researching universities, selecting subjects, exploring choices and making applications. Financial considerations are at the heart… more
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Our partnership with The Reading List Foundation: £7,000 to help low-income students pay for uni essentials
The Access Project is thrilled to announce its partnership with The Reading List Foundation to award low-income students with scholarships to assist them on their journey to university. The Reading List Foundation will award a £275 scholarship to one exceptional Year… more
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“It’s kind of scary” – Students worried about Cost of Living at university
Student worries about finances are nothing new. The popular image of the ‘skint student’ is pervasive, but the current pressures of the cost of living crisis are making student life financially untenable, particularly for those from under-resourced backgrounds. As we covered… more
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The Access Project appoints new trustees Ashwin Tirodkar, Neil Miley and Mike Crowhurst
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Trustees. Ashwin Tirodkar, Neil Miley, and Mike Crowhurst join The Access Project as Trustees to help steer the organisation and ensure we are on track to achieve… more
