From Coast to Cambridge
“I didn’t know anyone who had gone to Cambridge University from my town. I thought it was a prestigious thing and you had to bevery well off. If you had said I would get an offer to Cambridge, I w...
Villiers Park Educational Trust is a national social mobility charity. We deliver unique programmes for high ability students aged 14-19 from less advantaged backgrounds.
Our programmes empower young people to succeed and overcome barriers to success. We help raise academic achievement by developing personal and employability skills.
Our Courses and Programmes
Scholars Programme
Achieve your success story. The Scholars Programme is a four-year scheme for students between Year 10 and Year 13 that builds the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
INVOLVE
Create, launch and lead an enrichment activity in your school or college.
Inspiring Excellence Programme
Your favourite subject, a whole new perspective. Inspiring Excellence residential courses are innovative, challenging and life-changing courses for A-level students taught in a university style.
Bespoke Programmes
Partner with us to deliver bespoke programmes for young people from less advantaged backgrounds.
Our Impact
We are a charity committed to equality in educational outcomes, access to higher education and careers across the UK, with more than 50 years' expertise. We work with 2,000 young people each year with proven success.
Scholars Programme
Proportion of GCSE grades C/4 and above
93% Villiers Park Scholars
67% National Average
Inspiring Excellence Programme
Proportion of A-level grades A*-B
92% Inspiring Excellence Students
52% National Average
INVOLVE
95% of students say their confidence has improved
Inspiring Excellence Programme
97% of students felt
their passion for the
subject had
increased
Scholars Programme
Going to university or starting a foundation year
82% Villiers Park Scholars
with 46% going to a leading university
20% national average for disadvantaged students
INVOLVE
More than 300 students planned, delivered and completed projects and
12,000 beneficiaries took part in these INVOLVE projects.
Mikayla
"Young carers have potential, but they don't have the chance to shine."
Mikalya is a young carer and works part time to help support her family. She's determined to study neuroscience. We want her to achieve her goal.
Your Support
Our life-changing work for young people is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
Donate
Of every £1 donated, 87p funds our work.
Fundraise
Raise funds through an event or activity.
Companies, Charitable Trusts and Philanthropy
Join the Inspire Network and Scholars Partnership.
Bespoke Programmes
Working in partnership with you.
Our News, Views and Opportunities
Tribute to Jack Merritt
It was with great sadness that we learnt Jack Merritt had been killed in the London Bridge attack on Friday 29th November.We have fond memories of Jack, who was a tutor on our Inspiring Excellence cou...
PwC Apprenticeships
PwC is one of the largest professional services organisations in the world, and helps organisations to solve problems related to business and technology. PwC offers many apprenticeships, work experience programmes and fully-funded degree apprenticeships to students across the UK.
Arm Internship and Graduate Roles
Arm's interns work with industry experts on exciting, challenging projects that really impact the technological world.