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Molly achieves her dream of starting work as a vet

Molly is starting work as a vet, after being funded through her five years of veterinary studies by the Postal Family Fund university bursary. Her postal worker mum Lorraine applied for financial support to help with the high costs of the course.  In particular, the 38 weeks of unpaid animal handling and clinical placements where Molly needed to pay for her own transport and accommodation.

Brodie completes her fashion degree

The Postal Family Fund university bursary supported Brodie with her living and rent costs as well as course costs such as fabrics, research material and printing.  The bursary meant that Brodie made no compromises towards the quality of these materials.  It allowed her to develop a final body of work which fully represented her skills and hard work. She was shortlisted for the Considered Fashion award and the Sustainability Award at the Fashanne Awards as well as featuring in Asbo Magazine.

Jude pursues dream of becoming farrier

Jude was awarded the Postal Family Fund apprenticeship bursary to help her with her dream of becoming a farrier.  Her postal worker mum, Nina applied to cover the costs of Jude attending college, all the specialist tools and transportation to very rural locations for equine competitions.

Ieuan is supported to complete his bricklaying apprenticeship

With the support of an apprenticeship bursary from the Postal Family Fund, Ieuan is undertaking his bricklaying apprenticeship to help him with his long-term goal of being a self-employed builder.  Ieuan was earning minimum wage so Alison, Ieuan’s postal worker mum, applied for the bursary to help with the purchase of safety clothing, boots and tools for starting the apprenticeship as well as car insurance as the building site was 26 miles away from home.

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!

Lauren and Caitlin achieve their ambitions on the athletics track and field

“The support we’ve received has been incredible. It’s not just about the money, it’s about what that money enables. For us, it’s meant that Lauren and Caitlin can continue to train with top coaches, compete at the highest levels, and grow in confidence and ability.”

We are proud to support Lauren and Caitlin. Good luck!

Connie and Freya bring home Taekwondo medals from international competitions

“This support has opened doors for them which otherwise would have been difficult to access. Taekwondo is an extremely expensive sport, with no funding available. We are extremely grateful to the Postal Family Fund for recognising and supporting Connie and Freya.”

We are proud to support Connie and Freya.  Good luck!

Denis and David become kickboxing champions of England

“The support that the Postal Family Fund offers can make a huge difference to children’s ability to advance in their careers, gain new knowledge and demonstrate their achievements. It provides both financial support and support, which is invaluable to those who are looking to grow in their professional field.”

We are proud to support Denis and David. Good luck!

Bernhard and Josseph are following their basketball dreams at a regional and national level

‘This help will be a stepping stone for a brighter future to my sons, Bernhard and Josseph.  They shouldn’t be unable to access resources because of a lack of financial means since they both possess the skills and the potential to become professionals in basketball.’

We are proud to support Bernhard and Josseph. Best of 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!