Alongside Ray's A level studies, he takes part in one-to-one skills coaching sessions with a volunteer at The Access Project. Ray says that coaching is helping him work towards achieving his dreams of studying history at a top university 🎓 Read Ray's story 👉 https://loom.ly/Fc344lw

A third of British university students now come from the wealthiest backgrounds, with 31% of undergraduates now coming from the highest socio‑economic group. https://loom.ly/oDqGkEM

Aaliyah is on track to become the first person in her family to go to university - and she's got an offer to study at the University of Oxford 👏 "The Access Project has given me the support and guidance needed to achieve things I did not think were possible."

Happy Easter to all of our followers celebrating! 🐣

We're taking a short break for the bank holiday weekend. Social activity will be paused and The Access Project staff will be uncontactable during this time. We'll be back on Tuesday 7 April. Best wishes to all of our followers recognising Good Friday and the Easter weekend.

Courtney has big dreams of studying history at Oxford - and her trip to The Queen's College is getting her one step closer. 💬 "I really enjoyed the lecture because I got to have a taste of what I actually want to do." Read Courtney's story 👉 https://loom.ly/U9R0RAI

Chag pesach sameach to everybody observing Passover this week 💚

Another brilliant residential at The Queen's College, Oxford 💚 Thanks to our partners at The Queen's College for hosting us and supporting our work in the North West. Our pupils were immensely grateful for the experience - and some of them are already thinking about applying! 🎓

This month, we've been gathering staff photos of moments that have brought us joy in our working day 💚. From colourful commutes to tidy shelves, generous gestures, and small snapshots of calm, it’s been so uplifting to see the joy in all its different forms across our staff team 🌷🌈.

Your donations make a huge impact. When you give to The Access Project, your gift provides a young person with mentoring, skills coaching, and tutoring, to help them find pathways to brighter futures. Set up a regular donation today 👉 https://loom.ly/kflPMcE

Data from HESA demonstrates that the UK is taking a backwards step for social mobility. A third of British university students now come from the wealthiest backgrounds. We're committed to supporting young people from under-resourced backgrounds to break down educational barriers.

Last year, 83% of our year 13 pupils received an offer from a top third university 🎓 Discover how The Access Project is changing lives through education in our impact report 👉 https://loom.ly/SYrNHzo

Khadijah struggled with maths - but with a little helping hand, she turned her grades around 👏 Khadijah is one of hundreds of students supported by The Access Project every year to achieve in school and go on to achieve great things. Read more student success stories 👉 https://loom.ly/kBNKI_0

Eid Mubarak to all of our Muslim students and colleagues celebrating Eid al Fitr! 🌙✨

Cambridge half marathon? Completed it 😎 Massive congratulations to fundraising star Taren Rughooputh who smashed the Cambridge half marathon last weekend. Taren's run time was 02:01:49 - and he's raised more than £2,000 for The Access Project! 🏃‍♀️ #Cambridge #TTPCambridgeHalf

New partnership! 🤝 The Founders' Brunel Charity will direct £20,000 per year for three years to support The Access Project in two partner schools. Read more 👉 loom.ly/BRS00vI

Our year 12 pupils had a fabulous time visiting the University of Sheffield this week. Big thanks to our colleagues at @sheffielduni.bsky.social for your warm welcome, and to the student ambassadors for being excellent tour guides! 🤩

"I can express my needs and goals and feel listened to" Lovely words from some young people currently enrolled with The Access Project 🤩 It's a privilege to work with hundreds of talented, ambitious young people on their paths to higher education.

Exploring Durham with year 12! 🗺️ Students from two of our schools in Cumbria took a day trip to Durham University, where they tried out subject taster sessions and toured the campus with student guides. Thanks to @durham.ac.uk for welcoming our pupils so kindly 💚

Your support changes lives. When you donate to The Access Project, you're providing young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds with mentoring, skills coaching, and tutoring, to help them find pathways to brighter futures. Set up a regular donation today 👉 https://loom.ly/kflPMcE

The sun was shining for our annual trip to @manchester.ac.uk 😎 Our Year 12 students loved exploring the campus and trying out different subjects. Enormous thanks to the uni staff and student guides for welcoming us once again - we can't wait to come back soon!

Huge shoutout to fundraising superstar Taren Rughooputh who is taking on the Cambridge Half Marathon this weekend in aid of The Access Project! Please give to Taren's fundraiser to help even more young people get the support they deserve 💚 https://loom.ly/csZQLu4

Happy Holi to all of our Hindu students, colleagues, and followers celebrating! 🎨🥳

We're #hiring for a University Access Officer to join our team ✨ Location - Birmingham Contract - Full-time, permanent Salary - £26,227.50 per annum Apply by 13 March 👉 https://loom.ly/-HDmM8c

Did you catch our latest impact report? 'Our year in voices' captures the successes of our students over the 2024/25 academic year. We're proud to work deliver real change to students' lives across the country. Read the full report on our website 👉 https://loom.ly/SYrNHzo

Earlier this week, Year 12 students from 5 of our partner schools had a fantastic day in Southampton! Thanks to the staff team and student ambassadors at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social for welcoming us, and for sharing their passion for quality higher education.

95% of students feel more positive about their future after joining The Access Project 💚 Through skills coaching, mentoring, and A level tutoring, we're setting the next generation up for success.

Sometimes, getting into university feels more about who you know, not what you know. Young people like Kezia are breaking the mold. With support from The Access Project, she's on track to study her dream course at a top university.

Trips season kicked off last week! Huge thanks to @sussex.ac.uk for welcoming our year 12 pupils to your wonderful campus. An amazing day exploring course options, talking to student ambassadors, and getting a taste of uni life 🎓💚

Wishing you a blessed Lenten season from everybody at The Access Project 💜💚

Ramadan Mubarak to all of our Muslim students, colleagues, and followers observing the month of fasting ⭐💚

Xin nian kuai le 🌕🎆 Happy Lunar New Year to all of our students, colleagues, and followers celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Horse 🐎

It’s #StudentVolunteeringWeek, and we want to thank all the student volunteers who have helped in delivering our mission. It is wonderful to see so many undergraduates ‘giving back’ by tutoring students, and welcome volunteer postgraduate students onto our coaching programme. You’re all stars! ⭐

💚 Introducing our impact report for 2024/25: 'Our year in voices' 💚 Once again, we demonstrate that our intervention has a benchmark-beating impact on the young people we work with. Thank you to the key voices that contributed to this report. We look forward to working together in the year ahead.

We're #hiring for a University Access Officer to join our team ✨ Location - Barnet, London Contract - Full-time, fixed-term until August 2026 Salary - £29,227.50 per annum Apply by 23 February 👉 https://loom.ly/x3g8qCo

Did you know that The Access Project has a staff book group? We love to discover new gems and revisit favourite reads 🎧📚. This #NationalStorytellingWeek some of our book chat members shared their beloved favourite stories with us. What would your choice be? #NationalYearOfReading

Trips season incoming... Starting next week, Year 12 students from across our partner schools will be getting a taste of life at university on our core programme visits. Sending huge thanks to all our fantastic trips partners: your support means the world to our students! 💚

📣 Under 18 student opportunity! 📣 The pathway to a top university isn't just about academic study. There are so many amazing opportunities available for students, including the brilliant summer school programme offered by our friends at The Sutton Trust. Take a look below 👇

Fifteen Year 12 students had a day in the city last week at an inspirational World of Work event hosted by our partners, Bain Capital. The students gained an insight into the workplace, worked in groups to create a new app, and took part in a career panel Q & A session. Thank you, Bain Capital! 💚

Having access to digital technologies is important for the households we work with, which is why we are grateful to @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social for donating SIM cards and laptops. This support helps households access online resources and engage with education.

Two thirds of students take on paid work to cover basic living costs. Young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds face significant disadvantage when accessing university – they shouldn’t be facing even further financial barriers once they’re studying. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/bzWloUE

Musab wants to make education fairer for young people like him. "The Access Project provides opportunities for people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. I want to continue to be part of the change that The Access Project is making." Read Musab's story 👉 https://loom.ly/EWwNXDQ

Contextual admissions, access schemes, foundation years... 📚 There's a wide range of options available to help young people get into university - but often, they don't know where to begin. The Access Project is empowering students like Lily to take control of their education.

We are delighted to welcome Sam Davies to The Access Project as Interim Director of Fundraising and Communications. https://loom.ly/43ftGi0

Overcoming barriers to education 📈 Young people on our programme are 50% more likely than statistically similar peers to progress to top universities, giving them the best chance of achieving social mobility.

"I’ve been offered a wide range of enrichment opportunities to support me with my application." 🎓 Ilhan wants to be a doctor. Through our medicine mentoring pathway, Ilhan is acquiring the skills she'll need to thrive at uni - and make her dreams come true. #Healthcare #HigherEducation

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Neil McIntosh CBE, former Chair of the Board of Trustees at The Access Project. We are incredibly grateful to Neil for his thoughtful guidance of The Access Project. We extend our sympathies to Neil’s friends, family, and colleagues during this time.

Education should be for everyone, not just the wealthy. We work with young people to develop skills, grow confidence, and find pathways to university. We're committed to a future in which everybody has the chance to succeed.

Can we write to you? ✍️ Find volunteering opportunities, fundraisers, success stories and more in our quarterly supporters' newsletter 🗞️ Join our mailing list 🔗 https://loom.ly/aF6RgJ8

Alicia joined The Access Project during a difficult time in her life. With help from her mentors, Alicia is growing her academic skills and unlocking her potential - learning how to thrive in education and beyond. 👏 #SocialMobility #HigherEducation