The Lords Feoffees are delighted to award a significant donation of £50,000 to support IntoUniversity as they open a brand-new centre within Bridlington based in the Key Centre at Christ Church.
IntoUniversity centres are physical spaces embedded in the heart of the communities they serve, providing a range of services to young people between the ages of 7-18 facing disadvantage, who are typically underrepresented in higher education. Through a range of after school academic support, workshops, mentoring and other activities, staff at the centres help these young people raise their academic attainment, develop and nurture their talents, build a love of learning and gain knowledge about potential careers and education pathways, all with a view to enabling them to reach their full potential.
Lizzie Boyce, Assistant Director of Development, IntoUniversity, says: “We are incredibly grateful to the Lords Feoffees for their generous support of this new centre, which we’re delighted to be opening in Bridlington, in collaboration with the Universities of Hull and York. We have a long track record of delivering impactful work through our centres across England and Scotland, but our work simply isn’t possible without the financial support of funders like the Lords Feoffees. Having support from a funder with such strong local heritage really helps when we’re entering into a new community. We thank the Lords Feoffees, as well as our partners the University of Hull and the University of York, and can’t wait to get started working with the amazing young people in Bridlington.”
Jonathan Greenwood, Trusts and Foundations Manager, at the University of Hull commented: “The University of Hull is delighted to be working with the charity, IntoUniversity, and York University to set up a Learning Centre in Bridlington, working with the town’s schools, to offer an innovative programme that supports young people aged seven and up to realise their ambitions, achieve their academic potential, develop vital skills and gain experience of the world of work. IntoUniversity Centres have an outstanding record of success across the country where they have successfully encouraged children to aspire to go on to further education. We are very grateful to the Lords Feofees for their incredibly generous support; helping to make a significant impact on the future prospects for young people in Bridlington from disadvantaged backgrounds. Improving educational attainment will equip the town with a skilled workforce, attracting businesses considering relocating to Bridlington, and boosting the local economy.”
Registration is now open for IntoUniversity Bridlington’s Primary (Years 3-6) and Secondary (Years 7-13) Academic Support after school club starting in September 2024. If you are interested in finding out more about what’s on offer at the centre, or if a young person you know is eligible to attend, you can call the centre at 01262 410809 or email bridlington@intouniversity.org.
The Lords Feoffees have made a donation of £246 to Techy Tea CIC to provide uniforms for the team delivering tech help sessions.
The Lords Feoffees have donated £500 to R.O.B.O.T toward the refurbishment of the historic phone box at the end of High Street. The phone box, which was due to be scrapped, will now be used as an information point for events taking place in Bridlington’s Old Town.
