The Foundation was honoured and delighted to receive a Local Community Partner Award recently from the University of Westminster. This was in recognition of their long-standing partnership with the University, supporting students through a series of impactful programmes since 2017. The relationship has grown into a significant collaboration focused on widening participation and student success. 

In 2022, the Foundation awarded £30,000 to support Care Leaver Completion Bursaries, helping 15 final-year students over three years with financial assistance during a critical stage of their studies. The bursaries enabled students to focus on their academic success by easing the pressures of living costs, travel, study expenses and the transition into employment after graduation. 

More recently, the Foundation awarded £32,000 to support the University’s participation in The Brilliant Club’s Join the Dots programme. Through this initiative, 32 first-year students received one-to-one mentoring, academic coaching and bursary support designed to strengthen their confidence, sense of belonging and long-term academic success. Recognising the unique needs and strengths of Westminster’s student community, the Foundation demonstrated exceptional commitment by providing additional support beyond that offered through similar partnerships elsewhere. 

The Foundation said about winning the award: “The Sir Simon Milton Foundation is deeply honoured to receive the Westminster Partnership and Impact Award 2026. At its heart, this award recognises the value of partnership in creating lasting impact. We are grateful to the University of Westminster for this recognition and look forward to building on our shared commitment to supporting the next generation.”