Personal Help

16-19 Bursary Fund (Previously EMA) — If you´re aged between 16 and 19 years and think you might struggle with the costs for full-time education or training you may receive a bursary. Students most in need will be eligible to receive a bursary of £1,200 a year. This group includes: people in care, care leavers, people claiming income support, disabled young people who receive Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance

Other students facing genuine financial difficulties may be awarded a bursary at the discretion of their school, college or training provider. Applications are completed via http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/MoneyToLearn/16to19bursary/DG_066955

Childline www.childline.org.uk
Off the Record www.otr-richmond.org.uk www.richmondyouth.org.uk
Substance misuse help www.talktofrank.com
Victims support: vs.richmond@vslondon.org or 020 8948 7010
Bullywatch London 0845338 5070 or www.bullywatchlondon.org
R U OK 020 8948 3344
Help Samaritans www.samaritans.org/cls or jo@samaritans.org or 020 7734 2800
Legal Advice for YP 0208547 2882
Eating Disorders Association www.edauk.com or 0845 634 7650
Sexual Health www.kidscape.org.uk