Your donation provides vital support to students experiencing financial hardship.
The number of students who need financial support is rising due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. The combined cost of food, energy, travel, and accommodation is one of the most pressing issues our students are facing on campus today.
A recent survey by the Greenwich Students’ Union found that:
- 30% of students said that their income does not cover essential living costs.
- 50% of students have less than £50 expendable income after essentials have been paid for.
- 6 out of 10 students rely on their families for financial support.
Last year, we received thousands of applications to support students facing hardship. We were not able to support all of the students who applied through donations. There are hundreds more we could help with your support.
With your help, we’ve already offered an additional £10,000 to fund the food voucher scheme which provides students in need with a £20 food voucher. Your donation will help an additional 500 students. Through the newly launch Annual Fund, your donations will go further and help students with essential living costs and provide emergency assistance to students in crisis.
Here are some of the ways your donation might be used to help students in need:
- £50 could provide a student with emergency funding for groceries.
- £100 could help a student with study cost, such as books at the start of the year, course materials or stationery.
- £250 could provide a student with breakfast on campus for a term.
- £500 could support a student who is a parent with childcare costs so they can continue to study.
- £1,000 could help a student continue their education despite financial hardship.
For students with limited resources, any unexpected cost can land them in genuine financial hardship. Whatever your gift size, through the combined donations to the Annual Fund, you will make a demonstrable impact and directly support students in need, helping them overcome short-term financial crises and stay on track.
We are delighted to announce our latest partnership with Blue Earth Summit Ltd, who run industry-leading and impactful events that deliver positive change for both people and planet. United by a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, this partnership will strengthen our existing efforts to promote sustainable practices, address climate change, and achieve net zero carbon.
This year’s Blue Earth Summit, taking place from 16 – 18 October at Woolwich Works, will bring together inspiring thought leaders and changemakers, all dedicated to driving sustainable change. As part of this, Simon Goldsmith, Head of Strategic Sustainability at the university will be a featured speaker at the Summit.
This partnership supports our aspirations to develop relationships that meaningfully impact our society and our students. It brings a unique opportunity for students to benefit personally and professionally in the sustainability space, supporting them to build knowledge and skills, presenting early conversations for potential paid employment opportunities, and promoting knowledge exchange opportunities.
Simon Goldsmith, Head of Strategic Sustainability said:
I’m delighted that the university has entered into partnership with Blue Earth Summit Ltd. This partnership is further evidence that the university is committed to impactful change.
Importantly this partnership and conference will inspire our students themselves to become the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.
Will Hayler, CEO of Blue Earth Summit said:
We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with the University of Greenwich, an institution deeply committed to sustainability and a planet-positive future. It’s truly inspiring to collaborate with a university that shares our vision for a more sustainable world. Through our partnership and the Bursary scheme for students, we’re looking forward to working together to drive positive change and empower the next generation of leaders.
This year’s Blue Earth Summit, taking place from 16 – 18 October at Woolwich Works, will bring together inspiring thought leaders and changemakers, all dedicated to driving sustainable change. As part of this, Simon Goldsmith, Head of Strategic Sustainability at the university will be a featured speaker at the Summit.
For more information about Blue Earth Summit, visit their website.