You can support a student in financial hardship today.
Right now, many of our students are experiencing severe and unprecedented hardship and are struggling to cope with the cost-of-living more than ever before. Since September 2024 we have seen the highest ever level of demand for our hardship funds, and more and more students are struggling to afford food, basic essentials and accommodation.
The Futures Fund aims to support our students through this difficult time by providing them with the help they need to ensure their immediate basic needs are met.
Our aim is to increase the wellbeing support available to those students who are most at risk, to ensure that no student is left hungry, cold, or isolated and unable to participate in the opportunities available to them at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Will you donate today to support students in financial hardship, so that they can continue to study and work towards the future they aspire to?
Your support will make a real difference to our students:
By donating to the Futures Fund you will make a huge impact on a student struggling in hardship today.
A gift of just:
- £5 could pay for two emergency meals from the CCSU Campus Pantry
- £15 could pay for society membership for a student struggling with isolation and loneliness
- £50 could provide a kitchen or bed pack ensuring students have essential items like a duvet, linen, saucepans, plates and cutlery
- £100 could provide an energy support package, matching Kent County Council’s funding to help students keep their lights on and stay warm
- Up to £1,000 – could provide crucial homelessness support for a student at risk, covering a down payment and one month’s rent
Canterbury Christ Church University covers all administrative costs, so 100% of your donation will directly support our students.
"Since the initial opening of the CCCU Campus Pantry we've seen a huge rise in the number of students using it. There have been instances where we've re-stocked and run out of supplies on the same day, which sadly isn't sustainable within our budget. This really shows how much more students are needing our support during the cost-of-living crisis"Archie Molt, Biomedical Science student, CCSU Receptionist Archie Molt, Biomedical Science student, CCSU Receptionist
The Futures Fund is raising money for students in severe financial hardship. All funds will be allocated by our Student Finance and Wellbeing Team on a case-by-case basis and according to greatest need.
