We believe in social mobility.


And we’re putting our money where our mouth is.

When it comes to making real change, talk is cheap. People need more than just kind words to help them achieve their goals.

That’s why we’re providing funding to build the skills and knowledge necessary to aid social mobility. With our dual grants programme—Learner Grants Group Experience and Learning Environment Improvement Grants—learners, staff and education providers can receive funding for the things they need to realise meaningful change.

Who qualifies for funding?

Grants are available to all members of the Skills and Education Group. If you are not sure if your organisation is a member please get in touch

Our grants

Learner Grants Group Experience

Up to £1,000 to applicants who have identified a group experience that relates to course content, employment prospects or relevant skills development

LAUNCHING 20/10/2025

Lisa Taylor of Shipley College used the grant to visit The National Childrens Museum with 40 of her Level 1 Childcare students

Learning Environment Improvement Grants

Up to £2,500 to deliver material improvements at learning providers

LAUNCHING 20/10/2025

At York College, teacher Mandy Hardy led the building of a sensory garden to provide students a peaceful and calming environment.

Learning Environment Improvement Grant Case Studies

Where students learn makes a huge difference to how they learn.

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By identifying independent, standalone funding opportunities, these grants provide a clear and sustainable impact for learners and staff.

Our grants are making a real difference.

  • The grant has allowed me to gain a year’s worth of physiotherapy [and] helped me to afford weights to practise gym at home.

    – Learner Grant recipient