IntoUniversity
Leicester’s IntoUniversity centre is a collaborative partnership between IntoUniversity, the University of Leicester and 51Âþ» and is based in the heart of Beaumont Leys at Barley Croft Community Centre.
The centre will provide young people access to after-school academic support, mentoring with university students and professionals, in-school aspiration-raising workshops and enrichment and work experience opportunities.’
The centre caters for school pupils aged seven to 18 who live in deprived areas of Leicester. Around 40.6% of children in Leicester are living in poverty, with Beaumont Leys being one of the 10% most deprived places nationally. The local progression rate into Higher Education is just 34.2%, compared to 44% of students nationally, making the area a prime location for an IntoUniversity centre.
IntoUniversity has a proven track record of improving access to and attainment in higher education for students facing disadvantage, and currently supports over 50,000 young people each year at their 41 centres nationwide.
The initiative has been kick-started thanks to a number of generous donors including the Randal Foundation, founded by Dr Nik and Moni Kotecha, and the Ian and Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust.
We need to raise further funds to ensure the ongoing running of the centre for the next five years and beyond.
If you, or your company would like to or get in touch with Deputy Director of Development Louisa Day.
The centre also provides numerous volunteering opportunities to mentor and engage with students. If you or your organisation are interested in volunteer opportunities please get in touch with Karla Jurges, Widening Access Manager.