Helping ambition meet opportunity

Partners and Donors

We are deeply grateful to everyone who believes in our mission and supports our work to break down barriers to education across the UK.

3,812

Total hours of tutoring and mentoring since founded in 2020

7,468

Views on our educational YouTube videos since 2020

1,106

One-to-one tutoring lessons delivered to 51 young people since 2020

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

The generous support from the UoNSU Cascade Fund has enabled our Community Education Network to achieve remarkable results in its first year, demonstrating the power of strategic investment in community-led education:

23

Tutoring sessions delivered across 11 weeks

17

Students supported across Key Stage 3 to GCSE subjects

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

We are privileged to work alongside incredible organisations who share our commitment to educational equity and community empowerment.

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 the UK

Public Libraries

  • Nottingham City Libraries partnership creating vital learning hubs
  • Weekly Sessions in trusted community library spaces
  • Midlands Network Expansion plans for growth across the region

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 all families.

Grant funding

£8,053

From UoNSU Cascade.

Individual donations

£3,336

From generous supporters.

Corporate donations

£1,721.50

From business partners.

Platform fundraising

£60

From various platforms.

Additional support & funding platforms

Beyond our main funding sources, we receive valuable support through various platforms and corporate giving programmes:

Adobe (via Benevity)

Corporate giving platform donations.

BreatheHR

Corporate donations from team.

EasyFundraising

Shopping donations platform.

In-kind support & services

We also receive significant in-kind support totaling £1,091 in 2024 from technology partners who believe in our mission:

Microsoft

Email and cloud services. £300

Canva Affinity

Graphic design software. £360

Krystal Hosting

Web hosting services. £118

Other Services

Databases & tools. £313

Why support our work?

Every contribution makes a real difference

Every contribution makes a real difference to young people across the UK. 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 neighborhoods and regions.

04

Sustainable Growth

Your support helps us build scalable programmes that can expand across the UK, 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 the UK.

See the difference our partners help create, or explore all the ways to give.

Other ways to support us

Support us at no extra cost

You can also support us at no extra cost through these platforms:

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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