We are deeply grateful to everyone who believes in our mission and supports our work to break down barriers to education across England and Wales.
4,430+
Total hours of tutoring and mentoring since founded in 2020, including our earlier community and library programmes
7,468
Views on our educational YouTube videos since 2020
990+
One-to-one tutoring lessons delivered to 45+ young people since May 2023
58
Exam practice questions we’ve created to support our learners
What our supporters have helped us achieve in 2024
Thanks to UoNSU Cascade Fund: Community Education Network success
Thanks to funding from the UoNSU Cascade Fund, our Learning Outreach Network (then called the Community Education Network) completed its first year. Here’s what that funding delivered:
23
Tutoring sessions delivered across 11 weeks
100%
Student satisfaction with our service delivery
2
New library learning hubs in our education network
Strategic growth opportunity
Feeder programme opportunities identified for sustainable growth and expansion across the region.
Our Valued Collaborations
These are the organisations we have worked with.
Schools & Colleges
- 8+ School Partnerships across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Kent
- Workshops Delivered run in 3 schools with targeted academic support
- 27 Towns & Cities career talks & mentoring across England and Wales
Public Libraries
- Nottingham City Libraries partnership creating vital learning hubs
- Weekly Sessions in Nottingham libraries (paused for now)
- Restart planned when funding and volunteers allow
Higher Education
- University of Nottingham funding and alumni networks
- UoNSU Cascade Fund Community Education Network funding
- Student Volunteers opportunities and society partnerships
Tech & Media
- Lessonspace enhanced digital tutoring platform
- Educational Charities website development and digital solutions
- Student Music Societies creative showcases and digital resources
2024 Funding Sources
We are incredibly grateful for the diverse funding that sustains our work and enables us to keep education accessible and affordable for more families.
Why support our work?
What your support pays for
Every contribution makes a real difference to young people across England and Wales. Through collaborative partnerships, generous donations, and in-kind contributions, our supporters enable lasting educational impact.
01
Direct Educational Impact
Your support directly funds tutoring, mentoring, and educational opportunities that help students achieve their academic goals and unlock their potential.
02
Breaking Down Barriers
Every contribution helps make quality education accessible regardless of financial circumstances, creating opportunities for students who might otherwise go without support.
03
Community Strengthening
Our work enhances local community resources like libraries and schools, creating lasting partnerships that benefit entire neighbourhoods and regions.
04
Sustainable Growth
Your support helps us build scalable programmes that can expand across England and Wales, multiplying impact and reaching more students in underserved communities.
Join our community of supporters
We are always grateful for new supporters who share our vision of accessible education for all. Whether through one-off donations, regular giving, or collaborative partnerships, every contribution helps us reach more young people and create lasting change in communities across England and Wales.
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