News and blogs
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 our mission and support...
“Students are facing huge barriers to education” – Spotlight on Safia, University Access Officer
"Our students are facing huge barriers to education". It’s a tough time to be a young person in the UK. The university access gap is growing, rapidly, putting social mobility opportunities at risk. Students from the most under-resourced backgrounds are almost three...
Cost of Living Crisis: The impact on education
The cost of living crisis is affecting people across the country. As prices soar and inflation remains unstable, the ongoing crisis is impacting students, schools and universities dramatically. Cost of Living for students, schools and universities University students...
Volunteer blog: I come from a low-income household, so I want to help young people just like me
The Access Project is proud to work with more than 1,000 volunteers who help change the lives of under-resourced young people. This week, we're featuring a guest blog from one of our volunteer tutors, Dan, who dedicates one hour per week to tutoring biology alongside...
“I never would have thought it was possible…” – Year 13 student Patrice dreams of becoming an accountant
What do students say about The Access Project? Today, we’re sharing the story of Patrice, a talented and determined Year 13 student from London, who has ambitions of going to university to become an accountant. Patrice joined The Access Project when he was in Year 10....