Helping ambition meet opportunity

Our Approach

We’re more than just tutors.

We’re a comprehensive educational charity powered by students, enhanced by technology, and embedded in communities to close the education gap.

Student-Led

We started as two students with a YouTube channel, and we’ve never forgotten what it’s like to struggle with the academic pressures of school exams and UCAS applications.

  • University student tutors: So they can relate to exam prep (and stress)
  • Fair wages: We fairly pay our student tutors for their time and expertise
  • Non-profit: Our trustees and volunteers give their time to help our goals

Community-First

Instead of competing, we work with what’s already there by strengthening libraries schools, and community centres that families already trust.

  • Home advantage: Sessions online in places students already feel comfortable
  • Smart partnerships: We make existing services better, instead of competing
  • Local roots: Every area is different, so we adapt to what each community needs

Future-Ready

We actively research technological advancements in education (instead of just using it) working out how AI can help education without losing the human touch.

  • Science-driven research: Examining how tech is underutilised in parts of education
  • Built from scratch: Our platforms are bespoke to work seamlessly
  • Future-ready: Widening access without cutting corners or weakening standards

Beyond Tutoring

From creative projects to digital support for other charities, we’re building a network that supports young people from primary school through university and beyond.

  • We do a lot: Tutoring, uni application help, careers advice and more.
  • Helping others: Helping other education orgs with websites and know-how.
  • Looking ahead: Scaling what works to reach more young people nationwide

Transparent, Sustainable Education

Our flexible-contribution model, backed by the Community Education Fund, creates a transparent system that supports both learners and educators.

How it works: Families pay a flexible contribution from £10 a session for our online lessons — reduced to £5 or free for families who qualify through our Community Education Fund — while our Community Education Network sessions in libraries are always entirely free.

Explore what we do, see the difference it makes on our impact page, or browse our tutoring options to find the right support.

Why we pay our tutors

We pay our tutors £13.45 per hour – the Real Living Wage for outside London, independently calculated to reflect the real cost of living. This fair rate attracts dedicated student tutors, recognises their essential labour, and ensures consistent, high-quality support for learners.

Every contribution supports free sessions for those who cannot pay, tutor wages, and new educational resources. It’s education funding that works for everyone.

100%

of student receive completely free tutoring in libraries

£10.54

average family contribution per hour (vs £39+ market rate)

£22,285

estimated savings for families since 2020

Building Educational Networks

We collaborate with established organisations to create lasting impact within existing community infrastructure.

Schools & Colleges

Engaging with over 4+ schools across the UK, including Nottinghamshire and Kent.

  • Career talks and mentoring programmes
  • Targeted academic support
  • University application guidance

Public Libraries

Weekly sessions creating vital learning hubs in trusted community spaces.

  • Nottingham City Libraries partnership
  • In local community libraries
  • East Midlands network expansion

Higher Education

University, Student Society and Student Union partnerships providing funding and volunteers.

  • University and alumni funding
  • Partly funded by UoNSU Cascade Funded
  • Alumni networks
  • Student volunteer opportunities

Tech & Media

Strategic collaborations and technical expertise supporting the education sector.

  • Online lesson platform integration
  • Website development for educational charities
  • Student music society creative showcases
  • Digital resource creation & sharing

What’s Next?

Expanding to schools nationwide • Researching AI-assisted learning • Developing support pathways from primary through university • National expansion plans

Watch this space!

The National Society for Education, Mentoring and Media. A student-led education charity making high-quality tutoring accessible to every young person.

Registered Charity No. 1209673

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