News and blogs
Volunteer blog: I come from a low-income household, so I want to help young people just like me
The Access Project is proud to work with more than 1,000 volunteers who help change the lives of under-resourced young people. This week, we're featuring a guest blog from one of our volunteer tutors, Dan, who dedicates one hour per week to tutoring biology alongside...
“I never would have thought it was possible…” – Year 13 student Patrice dreams of becoming an accountant
What do students say about The Access Project? Today, we’re sharing the story of Patrice, a talented and determined Year 13 student from London, who has ambitions of going to university to become an accountant. Patrice joined The Access Project when he was in Year 10....
“It has been a wonderful experience” – Uni student Sonia reflects on her volunteering journey
Today, we're sharing the story of Sonia, a volunteer tutor who joined The Access Project in 2021.Sonia is one of more than 1,000 volunteers at The Access Project, working to transform the lives of under-resourced young people. She volunteers for one hour per week,...
GCSE students embark on enriching university trips with The Access Project
February marked an exciting month for The Access Project as our Year 10 students embarked on their first university trips.Across the month, almost 500 students from The Access Project programmes were taken on trips to some of the country’s top universities. Our...
The Access Project gains Mindful Employer accreditation
The Access Project is thrilled to announce our accreditation as a Mindful Employer. On 15 February 2024, we signed the Charter for Employers Positive About Mental Health, a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace...