Many of our most vulnerable students are struggling to cope, which is why we have launched this appeal to support students most in need through our Hardship Fund. The (Covid-19) Hardship Fund has been created to provide support for unforeseen costs, primarily subsistence and living costs; rent and accommodation for those who cannot travel home; support for those losing part time employment; and those with no access to IT equipment to enable remote learning.

Donating to the Northumbria University Covid-19 Hardship Fund will provide our students with security and enable them to continue to learn and invest in their futures.

You'll be helping students like Tim*. Tim lives with his parents in Gateshead- UK. His family don't own a computer and cant afford to buy Tim a laptop, leaving him unable to continue his studies.

You'll be helping students like Sarat*. Sarat was unable to return home to Agra - India, where his father recently lost his job due to the crisis. Facing costs he hadn't budgeted for, Sarat is unable to pay for food or rent.

* anonymised

Any gift you are able to make during these tough times would be gratefully received.

Giving £20 could pay for basic provisions for a few days.

Giving £75 could help towards rent and utility bills for a week.

Giving £150 could buy food supplies for a month.

Giving £300 could purchase a laptop.

Giving £500 could purchase a laptop and wifi subscription.