Northern Housing Consortium Launches Tenant Bursary Scheme to Support Education and Training
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has announced the launch of its tenant bursary scheme, Unlocking Success, on Tuesday 20 May, 2025. This initiative aims to support individuals living in homes rented from social housing providers by providing them with financial assistance to access training opportunities.
Through this scheme, the NHC will be offering £500 cash bursaries to individuals in need of financial support for their learning journey. The bursaries can be used to cover a variety of costs such as course fees, travel, equipment, childcare, and even living expenses.
Since its inception in 2019, Unlocking Success has already provided over £53,000 in funding to 136 individuals living in social housing. The scheme has helped these individuals achieve their aspirations and unlock their potential by facilitating their access to education and training.
Tracy Harrison, Chief Executive of the Northern Housing Consortium, believes that the bursaries can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing financial challenges. She stated, “At a time when living costs are soaring and incomes are being squeezed, an award of £500 could make a huge difference. We know that costs for things like equipment, travel or even childcare can be a barrier which prevent people on low incomes accessing training. Our bursary scheme helps ease that burden and has already supported over 130 people. The awards can make a real difference to people’s lives.”
Applications for Unlocking Success awards are currently open and will close on Monday 30th June. The application process is simple and can be completed quickly. Landlords, who are full or affiliate members of the NHC, can nominate a person living in a home they own or manage (they do not have to be named on the tenancy but must be aged over 16) for the award by filling in a short form, which should only take five minutes. The nominated individual will then need to submit a short written pitch or video explaining why they require the funding to support their training or education. Applications can be submitted through the Unlocking Success website.
The Northern Housing Consortium is committed to supporting individuals living in social housing to achieve their goals and aspirations. Through initiatives like Unlocking Success, the organization hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing financial barriers to education and training. For more information on the scheme and how to apply, please visit https://pressat.co.uk/.
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