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Access support bursary

Making our application process more accessible. 

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Improving access to our funding

We are committed to making our funding application process as accessible to as many people as possible. We value and appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply, and want to make sure there aren’t unnecessary barriers to doing so.

We make it a priority to find ways to make our application process more accessible. For example, we provide sample application forms in Word documents and large print, so that you can review and work on questions in other ways apart from online.

But we know there might still be barriers to applying. We hope that by offering a bursary, we can support and encourage more deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to apply for funding.

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Overview of the bursary

If you are interested in applying to one of our funds, you can do so online at our online funding portal. If you cannot apply online due to a disability or neurodivergence, we can provide a bursary to cover any costs you might have in making an application in another way. 

The bursary is separate from our funding, so will have no effect on whether or not your application for funding is successful.

Bursary amount

We generally offer bursaries of up to £750. This is based on the costs of requests we have received in the past, but we consider each request on a case-by-case basis. If your support costs are higher than this, we strongly encourage you to still get in touch.

You can also request a bursary at each stage of the application process, not just when you first fill in the application form. For example, if you need a BSL (British Sign Language) interpreter to help with a call to us or to complete a certain stage of the application, you can request a bursary at any stage.

What access support we cover

The support we offer can vary and we will be guided by what you tell us you need. It could be help with filling in the online application form or having follow-up conversations with our staff.

The list below is based on the kinds of support the bursary has provided in the past. 

  • Admin support
  • BSL interpreter
  • Notetaker
  • Support worker
  • Transcription
  • Translation, for example from BSL to written English

How to apply for the bursary

The bursary is designed to pay the cost of any support you might need to complete an application. You won’t need to pay for the support at any point, and whoever is providing the access support will invoice us direct.

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Creative Classroom by darts. Photo credit: James Mulkeen 

Any questions? 

As well as providing the bursary, we are keen to make wider changes and improvements to make our funding and our work more accessible. If you have any questions or feedback for us, please get in touch.

accessibility@phf.org.uk

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