The Springboard Fund is run as part of our programme of work that invests in the communities where we operate.
Last year, 17 customers successfully applied to the fund, with a total of £34,000 awarded, to help achieve career goals or upskill at different stages in their lives.
Apply online now. The deadline for applications is Friday, 30 May.
“Life-changing support” helped customer to secure dream job
Roxanne Palmer, an A2Dominion customer, secured £1,700 from the Springboard Fund to help her fund a course to become a highly-trained tourist guide.
After recovering from cancer, Roxanne was unable to return to her previous career. The Springboard Fund helped her achieve her dream of becoming a tour guide.
She said: “To describe the Springboard Fund as life-changing is underestimating the power that it's had for me and my future.
“The application process was easy and clear and the interview process was enjoyable.
“I trained for 18 months on what's called the Blue Badge Tourist Guide course, the highest qualification you can get in the whole of the UK to be a tour guide. This was something I was looking at throughout my illness but I just thought, it's never going to happen.
“And now, I'm here, living this dream, getting this second chance at a whole new career that still uses my skills.
“I owe eternal gratitude to this fund and to the whole team making the process lovely and being so supportive.”
How do I apply?
You can apply online via the Good Grants platform: a2dominiongroup.grantplatform.com If you need support to complete the application form, please get in touch by emailing Springboard@a2dominion.co.uk or calling us on 0800 432 0077
What happens next?
You’ll need to submit your application by Friday, 30 May. If it meets the selection criteria and is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend a panel meeting in June to talk through your funding request. You’ll find out whether you’ve been successful within 48 hours of that meeting.
How the Springboard Fund has helped our customers
Here are just some of the ways we’ve supported our customers in achieving their business and personal goals through our Springboard Fund:
As well as the Springboard Fund, we have a Tenancy Sustainment Team available to help with a range of money matters.
Visit our Money Matters page for more information on how we can help with things such as cost of living support, grants and training and employment opportunities.
