We are thrilled to announce that our former CEO, Wes Streeting, has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. This prestigious appointment is a testament to Wes’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to public service. Wes Streeting’s Remarkable Journey During his tenure as CEO, Wes Streeting played a […]

 Volunteer Opportunity: Application Form Scorer Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our team as a Volunteer Application Form Scorer and help us evaluate and score application forms for our programs. Your attention to detail and commitment will play a crucial role in ensuring that we select the right candidates. Role Description: -Review and […]

Kamila Erkaboyeva was a guest speaker at our House of Lords award winner’s celebration held early this year. We are pleased to share her story. “I guess my story started when I was 11 years old and I immigrated to UK with my mum from a country no one had ever heard of before. My […]

The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to support disadvantaged students from the further and adult education sectors to transform their lives through higher education and fair access to the graduate professions. We do this by providing financial support, mentoring, skills training and work placement opportunities. In doing so, we aim to give our students access to […]

Last week we celebrated bursary winners at our annual House of Lords winners reception. The event saw students recognised for their achievements and we are pleased to share all the official photos from the event! Thank you to our main event sponsor- Skills and Education Group for all their support. To access them please click […]

His Majesty the King has appointed Baroness Helena Kennedy of The Shaws KC, to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. Dame Ann Limb DBE DL commented, “As Founder and Vice President of the education and social justice charity, the Helena Kennedy Foundation, I speak on behalf of all of us involved […]

On Monday, March 4, 2024, the accomplishments of more than 80 students, beneficiaries of the Helena Kennedy Foundation, were commemorated at the House of Lords. This celebratory event at the House of Lords, with support from the Skills and Education Group, united students hailing from underprivileged backgrounds, who had advanced from Further Education colleges to […]

The Helena Kennedy Foundation are delighted to announce applications are now open for students wishing to apply for our HE bursary. The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to overcome social injustice by providing financial bursaries, mentoring and support to disadvantaged students from the further and adult education sectors, enabling them to complete their studies in higher […]

The Helena Kennedy Foundation are delighted to announce applications are now open for students wishing to apply for our HE bursary. We understand that studying at University can be a challenging financial commitment, which is why we offer support that can help individuals achieve their ambitions. A bursary of up to £2,250 is available for […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, it is essential to recognise that our backgrounds and personal journeys significantly influence our perspectives and biases. As we reflect on the changing face of leadership, one striking transformation is the emergence of “niceness” as a valuable trait in leaders. Gone are the days when leadership was synonymous with […]