Unlocking Success gives “a renewed sense of hope and motivation”, Miriam’s Story

One of this year’s Unlocking Success Bursary Scheme recipients shared how the bursary is helping with the next step in her career.

The Unlocking Success Bursary Scheme, funded through the Northern Housing Consortium Charitable Trust, provides £500 grants to social housing residents across the North of England who are pursuing education, training, or employment opportunities. The bursary is designed to remove practical barriers, whether that’s covering course fees, buying equipment, or supporting travel costs, so recipients can focus on building their future.

Miriam, a Bolton at Home tenant, said:

“When I received the call from my housing support officer…I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. It was such an encouraging and uplifting moment.

“Thank you once again for this generous support—it has truly given me a renewed sense of hope and motivation.”

Miriam is completing a Skills Bootcamp and preparing to start a Level 2 Adult Health and Social Care course this September. The bursary will help her purchase a computer, making job applications more manageable and improving the chances of finding meaningful work in the field.

To learn more about the bursary, visit https://bursary.northern-consortium.org.uk.