Alfie is starting his dream job as a small animal vet

Please meet Alfie, who is starting work as a vet, after being funded through his five years of veterinary studies by the Postal Family Fund University bursary.   Why did you apply for the Postal Family Fund bursary? From a very young age I have always loved being around animals. I rescued two kittens who were […]

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Isaac has just been awarded a First Class degree in Computer Science

Please meet Isaac, who has just graduated from the University of York this summer, after being funded through his three years of studies by the Postal Family Fund University bursary.  We spoke to his postal worker mum Claudette about their experience. Why did you apply for the Postal Family Fund bursary? Isaac is an only […]

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Postal Family Fund was delighted to grant Joe a laptop to support his school learning

Please meet Joe who was awarded a Postal Family Fund Home Laptop Grant to support his learning.  We spoke to his dad Joseph about how the bursary has impacted Joe’s school work. Why did you apply for the Postal Family Fund Home Laptop Grant? Joe had very limited access to technology at home. He did […]

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Postal Family Fund supports Max’s apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Please meet Max who was recently awarded the Postal Family Fund Apprenticeship bursary to support him with his heavy vehicle mechanic apprenticeship expenses.  We spoke to Max’s postal worker mum, Heather about Max’s experience. Max has always had a passion for cars and lorries and his long term goal is to have a career in […]

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Squash loving Charlie climbs to number 3 spot in England at only 8 years old

Please meet Charlie who was awarded a Postal Family Fund Rising Stars bursary to support his squash dreams. Charlie has just turned 8 and is ambitious to get to the number 1 ranking in England.  We spoke to his dad Ian about how the bursary has impacted the family. Why did you apply for the […]

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Invitation to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 7th May 2026

Date: 7th May 2026 Time: 3.45pm Location: 185 Farringdon Road, LONDON, EC1A 1AA Postal Family Fund will hold their Annual General Meeting at 185 Farringdon Road on Thursday May 7th at 3.45pm.  Members wishing to attend should inform the business secretary in advance for details of how to join the meeting.  Please contact sec.postalfamilyfund@royalmail.com.  We […]

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Robin secures a postgraduate role in an ecological consultancy

Please meet Robin, who will graduate in Physical Geography at Lancaster University this summer, after being funded through her three years of studies by the Postal Family Fund University bursary.  We spoke to her about her experience. Why did you apply for the Postal Family Fund bursary? I chose this course because I have always had […]

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At only 15, Matthew made his senior ice hockey team debut

Please meet Matthew who was awarded a Postal Family Fund Rising Stars bursary. Matthew is one of the youngest players ever to play in the National Ice Hockey League Division 1.  We spoke to his dad Brian about how the bursary has impacted the family. Why did you apply for the Postal Family Fund bursary? […]

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Thank you to the Post Office Remembrance Fellowship for their generous donation of £35,000

Thank you to The Post Office Remembrance Fellowship for another year of funding towards our grant programmes.  Their generous donation of £35,000 is helping us to provide record numbers of postal family children with the opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential. Their funding will be specifically used to help fund our Rising Star […]

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A record 224 students supported at university with Postal Family Fund bursaries

We received another year of record volumes of university bursary applications. Firstly, we would like to say thank you for putting the time and effort into submitting your applications. 90 new students were awarded university bursary grants for the start of the academic year 2025/6.  Postal Family Fund is proud to now be supporting 224 […]

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