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Small grants, big impacts from our Bursary
08 August 2023
1 min
The Hymans Robertson Foundation introduced our Bursary in October 2020. Our funding now supports 11 charity partners across the UK to distribute bursaries to young people who are either in real hardship or need a financial grant to help them into or maintain their journey from school into learning, education, training or employment. This is a key part of our mission to support the most vulnerable young people in our communities.
How we help
Here’s what some recipients have to say about how bursary funding has helped them open doors, build skills, and achieve their goals.
"This money will be a huge relief and benefit to my family and hopefully help us in the future, especially with all the cost-of-living increases that are happening at the moment."
"This money will be a huge relief and benefit to my family and hopefully help us in the future, especially with all the cost-of-living increases that are happening at the moment."
"It will give me the head start I need to being more independent and relying on others less, also being able to attend job interviews etc with professional/suitable clothing."
It’s regrettable that our funding is still needed, however with the continuing cost of living crisis and its impact on low-income people and families, we recognise the urgency and necessity to continue to support the Bursary. So, we’re pleased to share that our Board have approved further funding for the 23/24 financial year. We know from the feedback from our charity partners and the young people who have received funding, the impact the Bursary has, from achieving qualifications, securing necessary clothing and equipment for college, to training and employability skills. For those in real hardship, it helps towards food, fuel and warm winter clothing.
We have, in less than 3 years, supported nearly 900 young people with the bursary. We hear the difference a small amount of funding can make to their lives.
Gill Tait - Chair Hymans Robertson Foundation
Gill Tait, Chair of the Hymans Robertson Foundation Board says “The Bursary is now an established fund for young people who need financial support to get into or continue their positive journey into a secure financial future. Our charity partners (and young people supported) continue to highlight this fund as a key element of the Foundation’s support. We have, in less than 3 years, supported nearly 900 young people with the Bursary. We hear the difference a small amount of funding can make to their lives. With our financial education partner, MyBnk, we can also ensure that young people have access to financial education services that can sustainably support them.”
Need bursary or financial‑education support?
If you could benefit from bursary funding or financial education support, please get in touch directly. We’ll connect you with the right charity partner to help.
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