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DEADLINE 9th August

IGNITE is a social venture accelerator that supports early-stage, mission-led founders who are building solutions to social and environmental challenges.

The programme is led by the Ford Family Foundation, with Cambio Consultancy serving as the delivery partner for the accelerator. Together, they provide founders with funding, coaching, practical learning, and access to a long-term support network.

The 2026 programme includes:

•  £50,000 equity-free funding

• A six-week Social Venture Accelerator delivered with Cambio Consultancy

• 1:1 coaching and expert mentorship

• A pitch opportunity at Barclays Eagle Labs

• Lifetime membership of the IGNITE Ford Family Fellowship

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IGNITE 2026 · Applications close 9th August Entrepreneurship that’s changing the world. IGNITE is the UK’s national platform for emerging social entrepreneurs; democratising access to entrepreneurship, creating financial equity and building ventures that deliver transformative public benefit. Win a share of our £50,000 equity-free fund and join our six-week, expert-led impact accelerator. Apply for IGNITE […]

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Design Futures

Graphic Design skills and live brief course leading to paid industry placements, for Hackney, Camden and Islington residents.

The programme has been developed to provide practical work experience and skills training supported by industry professionals, where you will work on real briefs, learn core skills and work with a team on an industry project. After completing the training programme participants will be interviewed for design internships within local businesses.

What will you gain from the Design Futures Programme?

Course dates: 7 September - 2 October 2026. This is a full-time course Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.

- 4-week, full-time course from Capital City College delivered by industry professionals, where you will learn the skills, behaviours and processes required to deliver a creative idea that is fit for purpose.

- Work on briefs set by local design agencies and creative businesses, receive feedback and advice and develop your portfolio.

- The opportunity to work on team projects and develop your skills and network.

- Develop your employability skills to take your job search to the next stage.

- Following successful completion of the course, gain interviews for paid industry placements within local design agencies.

- If successful in gaining an industry internship you will begin a full time 10-week internship where you will work five days a week in the business and spend five further days over the 10-week internship developing your employability skills. Paid at London Living Wage (£14.80 Per hour – 35 hours per week total)

Programme Entry requirements:

- A resident of a LIFT borough (Camden, Hackney or Islington) aged 19+

- Able to attend a full-time course 7 September - 2 October (Monday-Friday)

- We encourage applications from people underrepresented in the creative industries, including people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, young people aged 19-25, and disabled people.

All participants will need to have the following starting points:

- A working understanding of graphic design principles and the design process, gained through study, self-directed practice, or paid or voluntary design work (less than 2 years' experience).

- Experience of using creative software programmes including Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Can include equivalent design and digital creation software but not solely online platforms such as Canva.

- Have a clear command of English and be able to write and communicate in English

- The course will be delivered on Apple Mac computers – you must be able to use one of these to join the course.

- Be able to navigate software menu systems and be willing to use problem-solving techniques.

- Have experience of using digital office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs or similar.

- Able to work as part of a team

- Be able to attend all sessions on the dates specified.

Find out more and apply here Design Futures | LIFT

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Future Fridays 2026 - Paid 10 week Internship

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Future Fridays 2026 - Paid 10 week Internship

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Youth Beyond Borders (YBB) x Publicis Groupe have teamed up to deliver a 10-week paid programme designed to help 18 to 25 year olds with unique ideas, communities & projects to understand how to sustainably pursue & progress their endeavours.

Throughout the programme, you’ll take part in:

Sessions on creative identity, agency landscape, personal brand building and more

Immersive workshops with industry professionals on emerging creative technologies and preparing you to step into the sector

A live creative brief experience in collaborative groups

Weekly mentorship sessions from Publicis Groupe

Trips to leading creative organisations and wellbeing-focused social activities

Weekly journaling and reflection to track your growth

A final showcase event to present your passion project and connect with industry guests

Requirements

To join the programme, you must:

Be aged 18 to 25

Be able to commute to central London every Friday from 10am to 4pm for the duration of the 10 weeks (see full schedule on pg3)

Have a clear interest in creative work and a willingness to develop your professional toolkit

Be open to mentorship, collaboration, and showcasing your work publicly

You have or are willing to gain further understanding about Publicis Groupe

Follow @youthbeyondborders on instagram for application tips!

How to Apply

Step 1: Read the application brief

Step 2: Please respond to the following question in the creative format of your choice.

What is your creative passion project & why is it important to you?

You must only choose one creative format which meets the following guidelines:

1. Presentation slides - No more than 3 slides & must be submitted in PDF format

OR

1. Video - No more than 60 seconds, shot on your smartphone and landscape with your face framed in the middle

Step 3: Please complete the Typeform linked on the application brief. You MUST upload and submit your task submission via the question 2H on the typeform link.

Deadline: Sunday 2nd August 2026, 11:59pm

Application Brief: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EeGvILwueH9BeLFRHxB1vvAAcoCeRF_yOOi6kJmCdH8/edit?usp=sharing

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Looking for paid industry experience?

This is your chance to work with small creative businesses founded by UAL graduates. These short internships are a great way to build your CV, explore different career paths, grow your network, and gain insight into running a creative business.

All internships are with businesses set up by UAL graduates and will provide insights into what is involved in working for yourself and running a creative enterprise.

See all internships:

https://creativeopportunities.arts.ac.uk/employer/2445/careers-and-employability-ual/

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Creative Business Internships offer short paid internships to graduating and recently graduated students, placing them with small creative businesses.

These internships are a great way to gain professional experience to include on your CV, explore career options and build your network.

All internships are with businesses set up by UAL graduates and will provide insights into what is involved in working for yourself and running a creative enterprise.

In 2024 there will be 2 internship periods which will run 3 June - 12 July and 2 September - 31 October.

Applications for the Autumn 2024 programme are now open until 25 June 2024..

Creative Business Internships are designed to support recent graduates who would be unable to take unpaid opportunities and gain work experience. The internships are aimed at final-year students and recent graduates from an undergraduate bachelor programme only. Those starting, completing or who have graduated from MA or other higher courses are not eligible.

Creative Business Internships are open to students/graduates with a right to work in the UK who are:

UAL students currently in the final year of their undergraduate, bachelors, programme (due to graduate in summer 2024).

UAL alumni who graduated from an undergraduate bachelors programme in 2023. Those who graduated before 2023 are not eligible.

You cannot apply if you:

have had an internship in 2023 as part of the Enterprise Experience Programme or the 2024 Creative Business Internship programme (June/July round)

are enrolling onto, completing or graduated from an MA or other higher courses other than a bachelor programme

are not studying on a UAL bachelor programme (e.g. Diploma or Foundation level)

graduated before 2023

do not have the right to work in the UK or your visa does not allow you to work the total number of hours (150 hours) required for the internship.

Why take part

Gain real-life work experience and employability skills which you can include on your CV and cover letters and in interviews for future job opportunities.

Develop professional skills like communication, time management and problem-solving.

Explore career options in the creative sector.

Network with professionals and increase your industry contacts.

Gain insights into what is involved in working for yourself or running your own business.

See how UAL graduates have launched and run their own creative enterprise.

Add your internship employer as a reference for future job applications.

Internships are flexible and can fit around other commitments like work, study or care responsibilities.

What you will get

Over 6 to 8 weeks, you will have the opportunity to work up to 150 hours. Some employers will be able to offer flexible hours.

You will be paid an hourly rate of £14.69.

Your internship includes 2 sessions, run by UAL's Careers and Employability team - you must take part in these sessions:

1 before the internship starts which will support you in how to prepare for the internship and get the most from the opportunity.

1 at the end of the internship will help you take forward your experience and what you have learned.

You will have a named contact in UAL's Careers and Employability team who is available to provide support to you throughout the programme.

Each internship is unique, but you can expect to experience what it is like to work in a professional environment, apply your existing skills to real-life work scenarios, learn new skills and gain an understanding of some of the things involved in running a creative business.

The internships offered are a mix of working from home, some are based at the employer's premises and others will be both working from home and on-site with the employer.

You can apply for up to 3 different internships. However, the maximum internships you can do is 1.

You can read our applicant guide (Word 323KB) for more information on the program and tips on applying.

We will run an online session providing support with the application process and more details about the internships.

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The Enterprise Experience Programme offers short paid internships to current UAL students. Gain professional experience, explore career options and build your network.

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https://www.thekusphub.com/

A centralised platform connecting employers with diverse talent

Transparent, detailed job listings with clear expectations

Equal visibility for talented professionals from all backgrounds

Save time with efficient matching system

Built-in diversity analytics and reporting tools

FREE to use - join now!

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Watch on demand a range of career talks spanning across the creative industries. Each talk is around 20mins long and topics range from breaking into social media, film & tv, games, routes into the arts, making it as a woking class creative, navigating AI and much more!

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ERIC x DCCM 2025 - ERIC | Creative Career App

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George and Isabella from Netflix will give an inside look at the wide variety of careers that make Netflix what it is. From creative and technical roles to behind-the-scenes teams, Netflix is built by a diverse community of people who help shape stories for everyone, everywhere.

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London College of Communication Industry Mentoring Programme 2026

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London College of Communication Industry Mentoring Programme 2026

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Applications are open for LCC’s 2026 Industry Mentoring Programme!

If you're a final year LCC student (BA/MA) or 0-3 years LCC graduate looking to take your creative journey to the next level, apply now to receive six months of tailored support, guidance, and industry insight from an experienced mentor between February and July.

Questions to LCC Graduate Futures at graduates@lcc.arts.ac.uk

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Zara on Instagram: "Highly requested 💚📈

I had so many people especially women comment on a post I made for grants to apply to which only went up to the age of 35. And they were right. So many grants do exclude “older” entrepreneurs which is strange as so many people now start businesses at every and any age. 

Here is a list of funding available to women and grants that can be applied to without an age restriction. Because everyone deserves a chance to get their business off the ground 🚀

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1,045 likes, 37 comments - zara_delhicious on October 29, 2025: "Highly requested 💚📈

I had so many people especially women comment on a post I made for grants to apply to which only went up to the age of 35. And they were right. So many grants do exclude “older” entrepreneurs which is strange as so many people now start businesses at every and any age. 

Here is a list of funding available to women and grants that can be applied to without an age restriction. Because everyone deserves a chance to get their business off the ground 🚀

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Student Content Creators: Get paid to create!

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Student Content Creators: Get paid to create!

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We’re hiring student creators! Film and edit videos, write blogs and share your UAL experiences. Apply for this paid role and work alongside the marketing team to create content today!

www.arts.ac.uk/contentcreators

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Get involved. Get rewarded. Join Arts SU Research Insiders

Want to influence change at UAL? Be part of something exclusive.

Research Insiders is Arts SU’s student research panel, a network of UAL students who take part in research, surveys, focus groups and more. In return you'll receive access to paid opportunities, receive vouchers, or win prizes. It’s your chance to share your opinion, shape the student experience, and get rewarded for your time.

It’s also totally flexible. We’ll only contact you about opportunities that are relevant to you, and you can opt out at any time.

Last year, members of Research Insiders shaped research about the cost of study and a report about artificial intelligence in creative education, and were rewarded for taking part!

Sign up now in 2 minutes: https://forms.office.com/e/YTF2Mx1xHD

Questions? You can find out more here: https://www.arts-su.com/change/research/researchinsiders/

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Pause and Connect – drop-in Mental Health sessions

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Pause and Connect – drop-in Mental Health sessions

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At the start of a busy term, it's important to make time for your mental health. Join our weekly Pause and Connect sessions for mental health support. Drop by the Information Centre on Thursdays from 12pm-1pm to engage in creative crafts while having a safe space to talk about your mental health.

Come along to Pause and Connect.

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Over the past few months, we’ve been busy building something special—a FREE WhatsApp Community Model, known as 'FORE The Community'.

This is a space where creatives can connect, collaborate, and grow together.

To ensure we’re doing it right, we’ve compiled a short survey on how you think community and collaboration work best on a platform.

Click the link below to fill out a quick survey, and in return, we will provide you with first access to the group.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVScrgxZZT3YOik-u-tdTKfZdkgf1hF8tWeSdb8J1TA5K3vQ/viewform?pli=1&syclid=cvc2mkuu2mfs73a876e0

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Black Creatives Hub | Design direction: Brand and Creative, UAL

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Explore the latest opportunities on our Black Creatives Hub

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Explore the latest opportunities on our Black Creatives Hub

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Discover a curated selection of the latest internal and external opportunities designed to support and elevate Black creatives across various fields.

From funding and workshops to internships and collaboration projects, this is your go-to resource for unlocking new possibilities and advancing your creative journey.

Find out more here!

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UAL Counselling, Health Advice and Chaplaincy Service operates in accordance with the Counselling and Health Advice confidentiality policy.

We also act in accordance with UAL's Student Privacy Policy.

Get in touch

Contact us with general enquiries / queries about appointments on +44 (0)20 7514 6251 or counselling@arts.ac.uk
The admin team are available 10am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays and during University closures.

Contact us if you are concerned about your mental health or wellbeing on +44 (0)20 7514 6426 or studenthealth@arts.ac.uk
The duty team are available 10am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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Counselling, Health Advice and Chaplaincy

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We’re here to help you to have the best experience possible during your time at UAL.

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LGBTQIA+ Domestic Abuse - Reducing the Risk

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Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone, but it doesn’t always present in the same way. Learn more about domestic abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships.

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Video title: Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Video duration: 1 minute 20 seconds
Description: Information video on what it is like to call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and who can call it.

Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline 'Transcript'

[Background music plays]

Soft down beat music

[Animated sequence]

Animation in hand-drawn style showing a woman in a house standing behind a man on a sofa. The woman looks worried and the man appears angry, a speech bubble comes out of the man's mouth.

[Text displays]

!*!!*!!

[Female voice over]

I was walking on eggshells around my partner didn't know where to turn.

[Animated sequence]

The door in the background slams shut. We zoom in on it and it turns into a smart mobile phone in the women's hand. The phone displays the details of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline Number and a green phone icon. Her finger hovers over the phone icon.

[Text displays]

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247

[Female voice over]

I'd read about refuges National Domestic Abuse Helpline, but I was hesitant to call.

[Animated sequence]

The scene transitions to the woman sitting on a couch to the left of the screen, and another woman, the Helpline adviser, sitting on the right on a computer. They are facing each other. The screen is split into two different backgrounds with a window in the background that crosses over both.

[Female voice over]

The woman I spoke to really understood my situation though, it was such a relief just to talk.

[Animated sequence]

The woman begins to smile. The blinds in the window open up to show a sun and both rooms become brighter.

[Animated sequence]

Scene transitions to a top down view of the Helpline worker writing on lined paper.

[Female voice over]

I was reassured that it was a confidential and non-judgmental service run by a charity.

[Text displays]

Confidential

Non-judgemental

[Female voice over]

She said I could ring at any time, even if I just wanted to talk about what I was going through

[Text displays]

Any time

Just talk

[Female voice over]

It's free and open 24 hours a day.

[Text displays]

Free

24 hours

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms out to show a group of five women of mixed races and ages including the Helpline adviser from the earlier scene.

[Female voice over]

It was comforting to know that the helpline is staffed by an all female team of experts,

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms out to show smart mobile phone showing an animation of the live chat page on nationaldahelpline.org.uk. The women's finger begins to type.

[Female voice over]

and that I can also contact them using live chat.

[Sound effect]

Keys tapping

[Animated sequence]

The phone fades away and four framed picture swing into view. They show four women of various ages and races, one of who is pictured with a child, including the women from the first scene.

[Female voice over]

I was told that the helpline is open to any woman who is afraid of her partner,

[Sound effect]

Glass cracking

[Animated sequence]

The glass in one of the picture frames cracks

[Text displays]

[Female voice over]

whether you're being physically abused or not

[Animated sequence]

The picture of the woman from the first scene is zoomed in on. She picks up her mobile phone as the frame turns into a circle. Another circular frame, showing the Helpline adviser, comes into view and begins to merge with the woman's frame. The woman and the Helpline worker turn to face each other and hold hands.

[Female voice over]

The Helpline advisor helped me realise I'm not alone and reassured me it wasn't my fault.

[Text displays]

I'm not alone

[Animated sequence]

Scene scrolls across to show the woman looking in a mirror and hugging herself. She begins to smile.

[Female voice over]

That was really empowering and I began to believe in myself again.

She made me feel like I had choices.

[Background music plays]

Music becomes more upbeat

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms in on mirror until the frame is not visible. The background transitions to show a countryside scene with rolling hills, trees and butterflies. The woman lifts a hot drink to take a sip and closes her eyes.

[Female voice over]

From that moment on, I could see a life free from violence and fear.

That phone call was the beginning of the rest of my life.

[Animated sequence]

The woman opens her eyes and looks up.

[Animated sequence]

Scene fades to show black text on a white background below the Refuge pink and black logo.

[Text displays]

Refuge's Freephone, 24 hour, National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Call us on 0808 2000 247
Or visit wwww.nationaldahelpline.org.uk for information and support, including our live chat and secure online contact form.

We know our lines are often busy but we really want to hear from you.

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

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0800 58 58 58

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Call: 0800 068 4141

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A confidential support and advice service for anyone aged under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide | Call HOPELINE247 0800 068 41 41

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If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won't judge or tell you what to do.

CALL: 116 123

Online chat and email available

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We do not tolerate behaviours that are threatening or abusive in any way. While we recognise that people who exhibit these behaviours have a right to the support they need, it's not possible for us to provide a safe and supportive space when met with threatening or abusive behaviours.

We act to prevent further contacts from callers who behave in these ways. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
Limiting or withdrawing access to our services
From time to time we may have to use the information collected about you when you contact us to make decisions about limiting access to our services. If we believe you are abusing our service or are abusive towards volunteers, we will use our system to block your calls or messages from getting through.

If you can't get through by phone, you will hear a message that explains how to contact us to discuss our decision to block you from our system.

If we take the decision to limit your access to our systems, we will make every effort to inform you as to the reason why we have restricted your access. We may ask you to give us a contact number so that a member of our Caller Support Team can call you to talk about your support needs.

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If you're going through a tough time, contact us free. We won't judge you or tell you what to do. We are here to listen so you don't have to face it alone.

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UAL’s Professional Mentoring programme

The programme is open to UAL students and recent graduates from BA/BSc level courses.

We can match you with an industry creative to help you to get to where you want to be.

Our mentors can help you to identify your career path and plan the steps you need to take in order to get there.

Some places are allocated for Home (UK) undergraduate students who meet one of the following criteria:

• Your parent(s) or guardian(s) have not completed a university degree

• you are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background

•you receive the UAL bursary

•you are a care leaver or care giver

•you took part in UAL’s Insights programme.

Find out more and apply: arts.ac.uk/mentoring

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https://fore.uk/pages/newsletter

Sign up to join our exclusive monthly community newsletter; "FORE The Community"

Started by UAL Graduate, Jordan Hall, we're on a mission to democratise creativity, to hand out the keys to locked doors and build a community with the 99 percent in an industry that favours the 1.

By signing up, you gain access to our best up and coming events focused on networking, careers and creative opportunities. We also often showcase spotlights of creatives within our community and the work they have done, not to mention funding, grants and other financial support through charitable trusts.

Find out more about what we’re doing through the sign up link, or follow us on @fore.uk on all social platforms.

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Monthly knit clubs that aims to create a safe space for like minded women to gather and encourage each other by learning new skills and boost confidence.

Sign up to their newsletter to find out when their next knit club is. https://www.blackgirlknitclub.com/our-workshops

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We have created a safe, inclusive and encouraging space for women to build their confidence and develop skills in craft.

EVENTS

At Black Girl Knit Club we host monthly workshops for our members and guests who like to take some time out to be among like minded women

We have a range of illustrated prints, E-Books and our Upcycled West African Wax print yarn hand made in a sustainable way. Shop Now

We are advocates of change

We really want to hone in on the importance of encouraging wellness in our community through skills that will enable the creativity of every generation after us. Find out more as we dissolve the myths of diversity in craft...

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The University Hardship Fund is available to all students enrolled on any further education, undergraduate, graduate diploma, postgraduate or research course at UAL.

To be eligible for a payment from this fund, students will need to have an annual household income that is below £55,000.

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Eligibility

Students who are on any further education, undergraduate, graduate diploma, postgraduate or research course can apply for the University Hardship Fund, but you should check the detailed eligibility requirements in the guidance notes before applying.

To be eligible for a payment from this fund, students will need to have an annual household income that is below £50,000.

Applications will also be considered from students studying a further education course who are not eligible for statutory funding from the 16-18 Bursary and Advanced Learner Loans Bursary. Further education applications will need to meet the eligibility criteria for the University Hardship Fund in order to be considered for funding.

All Home undergraduate students will need to have student finance assessment of household income that is below £50,000 to be eligible for payment from these funds and, International and postgraduate students will be required to demonstrate their household income is below this level. If you have not been means-tested, you will not be eligible for consideration for the University Hardship Fund.

Postgraduate and research students who are eligible for a student loan from Student Finance, must have taken out the full entitlement in order for your application to be considered. If you have not taken the Student Finance loan, you will not be eligible for consideration for the University Hardship Fund. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have made realistic provision at the start of the course to fund both the course tuition fees and living costs for the duration of the course otherwise you will not be eligible for consideration for the University Hardship Fund.

In recognition of rising energy costs, the University Hardship Fund will provide a contribution of £500 to help with fuel cost for students who are in privately rented accommodation.

The Fund will treat the following student groups as a priority for assessment. Students:

with caring responsibilities

who are care leavers (home undergraduate students only)

with disabilities and chronic medical conditions which may affect paid employment

who are estranged from both parents (to be considered estranged from your parents, you must be under 25 years old and you won't have had any written or verbal contact with either parent and this is unlikely to change. Estrangement is usually for a period of at least 12 months) - this priority group is only applicable to undergraduate students

with significant debts

who have been a victim of fraud resulting in unexpected hardship

who have experienced exceptional unexpected circumstances which can be documented - may include but is not limited to costs incurred due to bereavement for a parent/guardian, within the last 12 months; loss of earnings and parent/guardians loss of earnings - invoices/receipts for expenses incurred will be required.

Priority group awards are capped at a maximum of 2 priority groups.

All applications will be assessed for a full academic year.

About

The University Hardship Fund is a means-tested grant, it is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. Support is available to assist with living and digital equipment costs.

For home undergraduate, postgraduate and research students, the minimum award we can pay is £200. Therefore, if your assessment shows the difference between your income and expenditure to be less than £200, no payment will be made. The maximum amount we award is £5000.

Awards for further education students, all graduate diploma students and international students are based on priority groups. The minimum award we can pay is £200 and the maximum amount we award is £2000.

There is no guarantee that any applicant will be eligible for or awarded the maximum amount.

Awards are paid in 3 termly instalments. All applications will be assessed for a full academic year.

The award is for maintenance only; no award will be made for tuition fees.

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University Hardship Fund

Students who are currently enrolled with UAL studying a further education, undergraduate, graduate diploma, postgraduate or research course and require financial assistance can apply for the University Hardship Fund.

Applications for the University Hardship Fund must be made by filling in an online application form via the funding tab in the UAL Student Portal.

Please log in to the student portal, select the 'my Funding and Finance' tab and proceed to select 'Search and Apply for Funding'; this should bring up the University Hardship Fund, for you to complete and submit.

In addition to the online application form, you'll need to upload the relevant supporting evidence applicable to you. More information is provided in the relevant guidance notes below:

Applicants will receive the result by email, within 20 working days of us receiving their fully completed application form and/or supporting documents.

If you're unable to upload your supporting documents, please send your attachments via our funding student enquiry form. Please don't post supporting documents.

If you have received an award from the University Hardship Fund and experience a significant change in your circumstances, you don't need to complete another form. Send us a supporting letter and further evidence to demonstrate this change in your circumstances.

Closing Date: Friday 14 June 2024.

Receiving payment

Successful applicants will receive payment via bank transfer. Further information to be provided after confirmation of funding.

Help

If you have questions or need help, please contact us using our student enquiry form.

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