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  • Welcome Rachael

    The Helena Kennedy Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Rachael Shimmin as a Trustee for the charity. Rachael Shimmin is the first CEO for the new unitary council of Buckinghamshire, an organisation which was created on 1 April 2020 bringing together the five predecessor council in the county. This has created a council […]

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  • Q+A Bursary Applications

    We are delighted to announce our bursary applications are now open for 2022, to help you with your applications below are the answers to frequently asked questions. I’ve heard there is additional support, rather than just financial? Yes! In addition to receiving a bursary you will receive well being and pastoral support, a mentor, support […]

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  • Mentor Scheme Launch Event

    The Helena Kennedy Foundation are delighted to announce details of an upcoming online launch event for our mentor scheme. Taking place on Tuesday 8th February between 12-1pm, the session will provide a clear understanding of how the mentor scheme works. It is open to both individuals wishing to become a mentor and students who are […]

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  • 2022 Bursary Applications- Now Open!

    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 […]

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  • Anna Roberts – Internship blog

    My name is Anna Roberts, I am 21 years old and a 3rd Year Politics student at the University of Nottingham. I joined HKF as a marketing intern in October, never having done marketing before. I didn’t know what to expect and was anxious to start. However, after my first meeting with Shahida, I instantly […]

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