friends of Kingston matchfunded £12,500
By
Kingston University Alumni
Kingston-upon-Thames
WE'D LOVE TO BE ABLE TO REACH £30,000 FROM THIS APPEAL!
WE'VE ALSO HAD BRILLIANT SUCCESS FROM LOCAL CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS, WHO HAVE GIVEN OVER £70,000 TO SUPPORT OUR MOST AT-RISK STUDENTS. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THIS INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY.
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We are proud to have a long history of welcoming people of any and all backgrounds to Kingston, with a particular focus on those people less likely to have the opportunity to go to University.
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This includes those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, those with disabilities or caring responsibilities, and students estranged from their families or from care-experienced backgrounds.
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In addition to this, the vast majority of our students have at least one part-time job, and many hold down two or three alongside their studies. Students are overwhelmingly part of the 'gig economy', or in casual work on zero hours contracts in sectors being particularly hard hit - hospitality, childcare, pubs and clubs.
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Funds will be prioritised for current applications, but if we raise more than is needed for our students during the coming months it will be available as part of our Hardship Funding for the next academic year.
We appreciate that this is a very difficult time for many people and you may not be in a position to support us. Sharing with your friends and colleagues will go a huge way in ensuring we can support the students that need it.
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An average award from the Student Hardship Fund is £1,459. When we stand together we can make a huge difference for our most vulnerable students. In many situations, grants of just £200 or £300 make up the shortfall in a student's rent, removing a huge amount of stress and ensuring their living situations are secure.
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Whatever amount you can give, 100% will go directly to a student in need.
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50 people giving this amount would create a whole new Hardship Grant! We'll send you a personal thank you from one of our students and will keep you updated with emails about the difference your support is making. Thank you!
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2020
30 people giving this amount would create a whole new Hardship Grant! We'll send you a personal thank you from one of our students and do a video shout-out on social media. We'll also keep you updated with emails about the difference your support is making. Thank you!
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2020
We would need just 10 people giving this amount to create a whole new Hardship Grant! We'll send you a personal thank you from a student, give you a video shout-out on social media and will also send you a thank you 'Made in Kingston' pin (once we're allowed back on campus). We'll also keep you updated with emails about the difference your support is making. Thank you!
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2020
Just 3 generous people giving this amount would create an additional Emergency Hardship Grant. That's incredible! We'll send you a personal thank you from a student, give you a video shout-out on social media and will also send you a thank you 'Made in Kingston' pin, pen and goody bag (once we're allowed back on campus). We'll also keep you updated with emails about the difference your support is making. Thank you!
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2020