Stories from previous recipients
We are proud of all the young people we have supported. Here are some of their stories.
The Foundation has helped young people from Northiam across a range of activities — from university studies to apprenticeships, sporting achievements to artistic pursuits.
"The grant helped me buy the textbooks I needed for my first year"
A University of Sussex student studying Environmental Science describes how the Foundation helped her get started at university.
"I couldn't have started my apprenticeship without the right tools"
A Northiam resident training as a horticulturalist explains how the Foundation's grant covered his essential equipment costs.
"Competing at county level became possible with the Foundation's support"
A young swimmer from Northiam describes how the Foundation helped her reach county championships.
"The grant covered my field trip — an experience I'll never forget"
A geography student shares how the Foundation supported her participation in a field trip that counted towards her degree.
"Having the right laptop made a real difference to my studies"
A computing student explains how the Foundation helped him purchase the equipment his course required.
"The remedial coaching helped me catch up after lockdown"
A GCSE student who struggled during the Covid lockdowns describes how the Foundation supported coaching sessions to help him get back on track.
If you have benefited from a Foundation grant and would like to share your story, please get in touch.