Our overall aim is to make a practical contribution to government policies on social justice, widening participation in education and equality and diversity. To achieve this aim the Foundation has 3 key areas of activity.

• Taking social action to increase the number and enhance the value of bursaries awarded each year.
• Encouraging social mobility by increasing the range and types of student support available, particularly for talented students from non-traditional backgrounds.
• Promoting social justice by offering more opportunities for students and graduates to participate in peer mentoring, work shadowing, and personal skills training; and by extending the reach of our student support volunteer’s network.