A funding pot that aims to make students more comfortable with their gender presentation and improve wellbeing

This funding pot is for individuals to receive a one off payment in the form of BACS transfer to enable immediate access to financial assistance for students who want to be more comfortable with their gender presentation and improve their wellbeing by reducing financial barriers to gender affirmation. You can apply here.

When does it happen?

• There is a small funding committee that includes 1 elected officer and 2 senior members of staff. The committee reviews applications on a case by case basis.
• If you submit an application by midday you will receive a decision by midday the following week.
• If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide your bank details and you will receive the money in your bank account within 5 working days.

Are there conditions of funding?

• Please note that the fund is intended for physical items, minor cosmetic procedures (such as ear piercings or haircuts) and transport to appointments only.
• We currently cannot fund medical procedures, therapy costs, hormone costs, or contribute to savings/fundraisers for surgical procedures (these are still being reviewed and may be subject to change in future).
• You must be 18 or over, a registered student at the University of Portsmouth and have not opted out as a member of UPSU.
• You must self-identify as either transgender, non-binary, intersex, genderqueer, gender-diverse or gender non-conforming.
• Your request must not exceed £50 (you are able to apply for part funding for items exceeding £50)
• You must not plan to use the fund to contribute to fundraisers, ‘GoFundMe’ pages or to give to others

Funding for Student Groups!

Student Group committee members may apply for up to £250 towards the costs of initiatives that support the growth and development of their group.

Applications can be made through our funding form, which can be found here.

The funding committee meets weekly to review applications*. If your application is approved then you will be able to access the money through submitting a reimbursement or by sending us a link/invoice to your purchase.

Conditions of funding

• Detailed proposals should be submitted – vague proposals without itemised costs will be denied.
• Funds must benefit all members – where only a limited number of members would benefit, this application should be made individually through the Participation Grant.
• Groups must spend the money awarded in line with their application.
• Groups must spend this money within the timeframe allocated to them upon being awarded funds.

What kind of things could be funded?

• Activities or events led by a student group.
• Catering costs up to £50 per event.
• Printing costs up to £25 per event.
• Speaker, presenter, compère or coach costs.
• Group travel costs.
• Events that benefit the society and all its members.
• Equipment

What kind of things won’t be funded?

• Activities or events led by a group which is not affiliated with the SU.
• Alcohol – allowed at events but not funded by the Union.
• Zoom pro accounts – for online events, please use your Google Meets account via your group account.
• Activities which are against the Union's principles and values.
• Events that benefit an individual only or a small group of individuals.
• Contributions towards degree and course costs.
• Retrospective funding for past events and projects.
• Events that directly breach contractual agreements set out by the business team.
• Fundraising events – as we are a charity ourselves, we cannot use our funds to support raising money for other charities.

Questions?

Contact groups@upsu.net to for more information about the Development Fund.

A funding pot of £1,000 for individuals to receive a one off payment in the form of a voucher to enable immediate access to food

Individuals can make an application for up to £50 through our funding form, which can be found here.

The Funding committee reviews applications on a case by case basis. Applications submitted by midday on Thursday will receive a decision by the following Thursday. The Advice Service can assist you with an appointment, meaning you'd be instantly notified about what assistance can be provided. If the application is approved by the funding committee - access to the voucher is immediate.

Are there conditions of funding?

Individuals will not be given cash. If deemed appropriate, they will be given a voucher for food. Individuals will need to make face to face contact with advice@upsu.net to receive a voucher and/or advice of any further assistance available.

Contact wesupport@upsu.net to get more information about the Support Fund.

The Participation Fund is brought to you by Dominos.

A funding pot to support individuals with costs associated with joining/partaking in student group activity

Individuals can make an application through our funding form, which can be found here.

The funding committee meets weekly to review applications*.

Conditions of funding

Individuals will not be given the money directly; they will be awarded funding to cover what has been applied for. If your application is approved then you will be able to access the money through submitting a reimbursement.

What is eligible for funding?

• Membership fees for a student group or sports club (UPSU or UoP) – up to a 50% contribution**
• Activities or events led by a student group (not including socials) – up to a 50% contribution**
• Individual travel costs associated with the group – up to a 50% contribution**. Fuel calculations will be made at 14 pence per mile.
• Individual equipment required to partake in group activity – up to a 50% contribution**

What is not eligible for funding?

• Activities, events or membership for a group which is not affiliated with UPSU or UoP.
• Social events (events that do not relate to the society's activity e.g. pub quiz, night out etc.).
• Contributions towards degree and course costs.
• Gym memberships.
• Uniform for a society or club.
• Equipment/clothing that is for society use and not personal use.

Questions?

Contact groups@upsu.net to get more information about the Participation Fund.

*During busier periods the panel may meet less frequently but never less than once a month.

**In exceptional circumstances of financial hardship, a contribution of more than 50% may be made at the panel's discretion.