We’re on a mission to make tutoring fair.
About the Foundation
Tutorfair Foundation was established in 2012 by the founders of Tutorfair.com. The vision was a socially responsible model of tutoring, in which those who could afford extra help supported those who could not.
We work closely with schools, charities and businesses to provide tutoring and mentoring to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our programmes create opportunities for students to learn, explore their interests, grow in confidence, pass their exams and achieve their goals.
About our work
We deliver all of our tutoring through partnerships - most commonly with schools, but often with charities and other organisations working directly with less-advantaged young people. Since the Foundation’s inception in 2012, we have supported more than 10,000 young people through 70+ partnerships.
Over the past few years, we have supported students at primary, secondary and Post-16 levels with bespoke online and in-person tutoring programmes, after-school clubs and educational events. We’ve collaborated with schools, colleges, universities and a wide range of other partners to ensure that the right support is in place for every young person we work with.
About our volunteers
We primarily recruit tutors by advertising voluntary opportunities to our fantastic community of tutors and teachers. We also work closely with a number of London universities to involve outstanding undergraduates in our work.
All of our volunteers must meet academic requirements as well as demonstrating a keen interest in and commitment to supporting young people. Most of our volunteers already have substantial experience in education, but we also have pathways in place to include individuals who are just starting out on their tutoring journey.
All tutors go through our vetting and referencing process, attend training sessions and undergo Enhanced Criminal Record Checks before getting involved.
About our funding
We operate a mixed funding model, including income from grants, partnerships, trading and donations from the public.
In recent years, the Foundation has been lucky enough to win grants from several funding bodies, including Nesta, The National Lottery, Westminster Foundation, The Betty Messenger Charitable Foundation, Sir Walter St John’s Educational Charity, The Royal Society of Chemistry and the Harrison-Frank Family Foundation.