The Access Project supports young people from under-resourced backgrounds to raise their aspirations, access top universities and achieve social mobility.
Help us reach 20,000 young people annually by 2029.
Volunteer tutors
Sign up as a volunteer with The Access Project to help an under-resourced student beat the odds and go to a top university.
For schools
Sign up your school to The Access Project and receive tailored support and mentoring for your students on their pathway to higher education.
Corporate partners
Partner with us today and your business will inspire the next generation of talent to unlock their potential to achieve the fairer society of tomorrow.
Our mission
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
The Access Project is an education charity with a mission to help under-resourced young people place at top UK universities. This gives them the best chance of social mobility, enhancing their future prospects.
We work with students in some of the most under-resourced areas of the country. We place dedicated mentors in school to help students navigate and overcome barriers to education, and provide personalised one-to-one or group tuition with students to help them raise their GCSE and A level grades.
Since 2008, we’ve worked with thousands of young people, transforming the lives of students as we help them raise their confidence, achieve in their exams, and successfully transition to university.
Our impact
Students supported in 40 schools
Hours of tutoring in 2022-2023
of our students come from the most under-resourced backgrounds
of our students received offers from top universities in 2023
Donate
Young people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are almost three times less likely to get a place at a top university compared to their better-off peers. We want to make sure all young people have the same opportunities to make the most of their education.
We are passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face so that they can follow their dreams. We support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities through a programme of tuition, coaching and in-school mentoring. We work with our students to make strong applications, get the grades and transition to university.
Around 25% of our programme is paid for by schools. The rest is funded by university partners, corporate sponsorships, and donations from people like you.
Latest News
-
“What can I do to learn more?” – Beneath the surface of barriers to learning
Parvathi Sajiv “But Miss, I can’t focus for some reason. I don’t think I’ll get… read more
-
Celebrating our Impetus partnership
Ten years ago, The Access Project was a young fledgling charity, passionate about making a… read more
-
Accelerating Ambition: Our growth strategy 2024-2029
We’re thrilled to launch our growth strategy, Accelerating Ambition, outlining our plans to reach 20,000… read more
Contact us
Contact information
The Access Project,
First Floor, Canopi-Borough,
7-14 Great Dover Street,
London,
SE1 4YR
020 4513 5999
info@theaccessproject.org.uk
Media enquiries line: 07767 100582
media@theaccessproject.org.uk
The Access Project safeguarding line: 020 4513 5999 (available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm)
NSPCC helpline (visit the NSPCC website for up to date opening hours): 0808 800 5000 help@nspcc.org.uk