Grants
We have four key grants giving areas of support. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation or religion
Students and Learners
Employed
Not work ready
Jobseekers
More than one type of support
Each grant package is tailor made to support for each individual and is specific to identified needs. For instance, learners may also receive grants for contribution towards the cost of their Oyster card for travel to work, a gym membership and contribution towards the cost of afterschool activities for children.
Long-term assistance
We prioritise long-term support and benefits over an one-off grant. Our team will work together with you to identify realistic goals and support you in reaching those. We recognise the diversity among people, firmly believing that collaboration yields best outcomes, and we are deeply invested in your journey.
Learners
Scholarships for under 24s at Sixth Form or College
Up to £1,870 scholarship grant - can be used to buy a laptop
Up to £4,000 accommodation grant if living independently
Financial contribution towards hiring a private tutor
Financial support when undertaking an unpaid work experience - can be voluntary
Budgeting and financial education workshop teaching about pensions, savings, interest rates, essentials bill payments etc.
Apprentices
A possible grant to top up the apprentice wage
Signposting for benefits entitlement check and money management
Employment support
Scholarships for university students
Up to £3,000 scholarship grant
Up to £4,000 accommodation grant if living independently or studying outside London
Additional additional support for forth, fifth and sixth year students undertaking a medical degree and receiving NHS bursary
Financial support when in mandatory clinical work placement
Budgeting and financial education workshop teaching about pensions, savings, interest rates, best student bank accounts and special offers for students
Adult learners
Grant to cover vocational course fees
Grant for travel to college
Grant towards the purchase of required course materials and tools
Financial contribution towards the cost of living if full-time studies result in the loss of means tested benefits
Grant to buy a laptop
Grant towards the balance of childcare costs when undertaking vocational courses
Job-seekers
Interview clothing
A cash grant to purchase new clothes for interviews
Interview preparation
Mock interview sessions with feedback and tips how to build confidence for the interview
Help with writing a CV
Guidance and one-on-one assistance with creating an effective and professional resume
Employment support
Advice on available vocational and realistic employment paths with the aim of securing better paid work
Training
Help with identification of beneficial training and financial contribution towards course fees. This includes vocational courses and confidence building
Employed
Childcare
Grant towards the balance of childcare cost when in work
Employment support
Support with finding better paid employment
Travel to work
Grant towards the cost of oyster card for travel to work
Training
Grant towards course fees and certificates to help with upskilling in order to secure a better paid employment
Essentials for work
Grant towards the cost required work tools, DBS fees, license renewals, uniform or clothing for work and others
Benefits entitlement
Signpost to receive advice on the individual’s benefits entitlement when in employment
Not work ready but as a part of journey to employment
Gym membership
A gym membership to help improve physical and mental well-being
Volunteer incentive
A cash grant for those who are newly engaged in volunteering for a minimum of two days per week, as part of their journey toward training or employment
Activities
Grant towards the cost of activities to learn new skills, including workshops
Signposting
Signposting to local organisations and community centres in the area
Contact us
If you would like to learn more about the support we offer, please call us on 07949 345 449 to discuss how we could work together. Our team will be happy to answer your questions
Alternatively you can apply online and we will call you: