Increasing accessibility and availability of financial support for all students is more important than ever during the ongoing Cost of Living Crisis. This Priority will work closely with the ongoing Student Union Cost of Living campaign, lobbying for support and advice from the University, Students’ Union, community, and national campaigns  will be particularly important in financially supporting you during your time at Royal Holloway.    

see our action plan

Action:

Progress:

Ensure the free period product distribution initiative is expanded

Complete

Ensure free fruit is available around campus

Complete

Host an awareness campaign week surrounding financial support with a different theme each day

In progress

Implement two Community Cupboards providing students with free nonperishable food items and household goods in collaboration with RHSU, RHSU Shop and the University

In progress

Host a donation drive with student communities for Community Cupboards ensuring badges on RHSU website pages for communities that participate

Not started

Co create a Cost of Living insight survey and report with recommendations

In progress

Raise awareness surrounding the Blackbullion financial capability platform

In progress

Bridge the gap between students and the Money Advice Team

In progress

Raise awareness surrounding what financial support is currently available

In progress

Work with NUS to lobby nationally regarding the maintenance loan

In progress

 

Check back soon for updates!