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Join the Dots
Young people aged 18-25 transitioning from school to university.
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds which make them more likely to drop out such as low income, deprivation by postcode, first generation university, care experience or disability, amongst other things.
Across all university partners.
Less advantaged students are more likely to drop out in their first year of university and less likely to achieve top grades compared to their more advantaged peers. Join the Dots supports less advantaged students to successfully transition from school to university, by providing targeted support and guidance across a student's first year of university.
Beneficiaries will be aged 18-25
Beneficiaries will meet one of our targeting criteria
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONEY | Philanthropic funding complements university and partner funding to ensure the sustainability of the programme. | We run Join the Dots at approximately 10 universities across the UK. | Flexible | This funding helps us to pay PhD researchers who act as coaches on the programme, and programme staff to deliver it. |
We monitor impact through self-report surveys.
Support for students at local educational institutions
Bloomsbury are providing books to all students on Join the Dots from 2025 onwards