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The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) bursary helps Macie fulfil her dreams

‘The impact the grant has had on my life is truly astonishing. The grant helped me to complete my Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition overseas… A grant like this is simply amazing because it allows young people like myself the opportunity to experience things we never thought were possible.’

We are delighted to offer our support to Macie. Good luck!

Dreams come true for rising star Alfie who is representing Great Britain in gymnastics

‘The Postal Family Fund is an amazing way to help your children achieve their dreams. I highly recommend the fund, the process is easy to follow and communication from the application process is really quick. We can’t thank the Postal Family Fund enough.’

We are proud to support Alfie. Best of luck!

Evie goes from strength to strength on the ice-skating rink

‘We are truly grateful for the support from the Postal Family Fund and Rising Stars bursary, this has helped towards her new skates, competition dress and lessons and many things that go along with ice skating… This is a good opportunity for young stars to be able to access sports that they may not be able to afford.’

We are proud to support Evie. Best of luck!

Jack follows his sailing dreams and competes at the highest level

‘It has allowed Jack to follow his dreams, by giving him the best opportunities to be successful. It has also taken away part of the financial burden of his parents, sailing can be an expensive sport, with the long journeys to events and the cost of the coaching and equipment, the bursary has certainly helped to cover these costs.’

We are proud to support Jack. Best of luck!

Harry, Darts’ next superstar

Harry’s father, spoke about Harry’s Rising Stars award and its impact.

‘It has helped Harry with his JDC Junior Darts Development, especially with travel expenses, without which we couldn’t afford it.’

We are proud to support Harry. Best of luck!

Supporting our next generation of Golfers

‘All Amelia wants to do is play golf. She would like to eventually go to golf college then obtain her tour card. This award will assist Amelia on a step towards her ultimate goal. Thank you Rising Stars!’

We are delighted to offer our support to Amelia. Good luck!

Chelsie lands dream paramedic job thanks to university bursary

After hearing about the scheme from a colleague, dad Graham Read applied for the award, which allowed his daughter to complete a three-year paramedic science degree. ‘I’d definitely recommend the Postal Family Fund…’ said Graham. Chelsie is now a qualified paramedic working for the South Western Ambulance service in Bristol.

People Like Us - Esther authors book on mental health

Esther explores teens navigating their way through a technology dictated world and the impact it has on their mental health. It aims to provide comfort and advice to those who feel unsupported. The Rising Stars bursary allowed Esther to publicise her inspirational book.

Jay goes from strength to strength in BMX Racing

The money that the Postal Family Fund provided went towards Jay’s new Cruiser bike. Maryanne, Jay’s mum, says “without the grant from the Postal Family Fund I would not have been able to have afforded the higher spec bike or all the zoom sessions which have allowed Jay to be in the position he is currently in”.

A postman's son, Jay forges a career in top IT consultancy

Postal worker Manjit Ugra secured funding from the Postal Family Fund for his son Jay to study economics at the University of Birmingham. Jay said, ‘I’m hugely grateful to the Postal Family Fund. I’d saved up since I was born to go to university, but I still couldn’t have afforded to go without the extra help.’