We partner with charities, housing associations, and community organisations across London to unlock life-changing opportunities for working adults — fully funded degrees, new careers, professional networks, and long-term financial stability. No cost. No disruption. Real social impact at scale.
Across London, thousands of working adults are one qualification away from a better career — but navigating higher education alone is daunting. Hemer Group works alongside the organisations that already serve these people, making it simple for their members to access fully funded evening degree programmes without disrupting their jobs, families, or lives. Genuine qualifications. Lasting progression.
Hemer Group doesn't deliver courses. We bring together community organisations and leading universities to deliver education, opportunity, and lasting social impact at scale.
Charities, housing associations, credit unions, faith organisations, and councils — institutions that already serve thousands of working adults and want to offer them something genuinely life-changing.
We handle everything in between — eligibility, funding navigation, university matching, enrolment, and ongoing support. One referral from a community partner. We do the rest.
Partner universities across London, Manchester, and Birmingham delivering fully funded evening degree programmes — real qualifications, recognised by employers nationwide.
Communities provide the trust. Universities provide the qualification. Hemer Group makes it happen.
Hemer Group doesn't work with individuals one by one. We embed inside the organisations that already serve London's working adults — through charities, housing associations, and credit unions — and deliver measurable, lasting social impact across five dimensions.
We help adults pivot into healthcare, business, education, and tech — with a fully funded degree as the foundation. Target: 200+ career changers per partner per year.
From HNDs to full Bachelor's degrees, members gain nationally recognised diplomas and professional certifications. Target: 150+ qualifications awarded annually per community partner.
Students join alumni networks, industry mentors, and professional communities that were previously out of reach. Target: 500+ new professional connections per cohort.
Every programme leads to a UK-recognised qualification — real credentials from real institutions, recognised by employers nationwide. Target: 90%+ completion rate across all enrolled members.
Tuition covered by Student Finance England. Living cost loans available each term. Zero upfront cost to the individual or the partner organisation. Target: £3M+ in government funding unlocked per year across our community partners. Many partner universities also provide bursaries for laptops and digital devices — removing the hardware barrier from day one.
This is what systemic social impact looks like.
Gig economy workers navigating unpredictable hours and no employer support. Evening programmes fit around any shift pattern — and open doors to new careers.
The people who look after our most vulnerable. Funded education gives them the tools to progress, without sacrificing the work they already do.
Shift workers with limited flexibility and limited pathways. Evening and weekend courses are built specifically around their schedules.
Essential workers who keep the city running. A funded qualification creates new options — and new dignity — for people who've long been overlooked.
We manage the entire journey — from eligibility checks and course matching to funding applications and registration paperwork. Partner organisations simply refer their members. The rest is on us.
The UK's higher education funding system is complex. We translate it into plain language, identify what each individual is entitled to, and guide them through the process with clarity and care — no jargon, no barriers.
When communities thrive, cities thrive. That's the work we're here to do.
Student Finance England (SFE) is a UK government body — not a bank, not a private lender. They pay your tuition fees directly to the college or university.
The living cost loan can go toward rent and household bills — paid directly to you as an eligible student.
Groceries, travel, and day-to-day expenses are all covered. This is government money you are legally entitled to.
The living cost loan comes from the UK government — not a private lender — and is deposited directly into your bank account each term.
Evening lectures twice a week — structured so employment, childcare, and shift patterns are never disrupted.
Tuition is paid directly to the college by Student Finance England. No invoices, no upfront costs for the individual or the organisation.
From first referral to first lecture, we handle eligibility, funding, paperwork, and enrolment — so your team doesn't have to.
"Evening classes fit around my delivery shifts. I'm retraining without missing a single ride."
Ahmed, Delivery Rider, Hackney
"Zero upfront cost, zero disruption to my kids' routine. For the first time in years, I have a plan."
Maria, Care Worker, Southwark
"Warehouse starts at 6am. Lectures start at 6pm. It's the only programme that actually fits my life."
David, Warehouse Operative, Tower Hamlets
Three hard criteria — set by Student Finance England, not us. All three must be met to access full funding and maintenance support.
Based on official gov.uk / Student Finance England guidance.
UK National, Irish Citizen, or Settled Status / ILR holder with 3+ years of continuous UK residency.
Must not already hold a UK Higher Education degree, HND, or Bachelor's qualification.
Must commit to attending your interactive evening lectures (typically twice a week, aiming for an 85% attendance rate).
Tuition fee loans don't count as income for Universal Credit. Maintenance loans may — check directly with DWP for your specific situation.
All courses are taught in English, with dedicated academic support built in from day one.
Yes. Lectures run 6:00–8:00 PM, twice a week — specifically structured around full-time employment.
Grades don't determine eligibility. Funding rules and genuine commitment do — work history and motivation count for a lot.
Most applicants go from first form to first lecture in 3–4 weeks.
Find out if you're eligible right now — no commitment, no callbacks until you're ready.
We map your funding options and build a study plan around your existing hours — not the other way round.
Funding applications, paperwork, enrolment forms — all done for you. Your job is to turn up.
Your members are entitled to fully funded education and household financial support — we make sure they actually get it.
You refer once. We handle everything else, free to start for you and your members.
You're not looking for another vendor. You're looking for a partner who genuinely gets what your community needs — and does the work without adding to your team's load. Here's what we hear from organisations like yours, and how we respond.
We've heard this from every organisation we've spoken to. The funding exists. The courses exist. But the paperwork, the eligibility rules, the applications — it's a maze. We live inside that maze so your members don't have to. We translate everything into plain English and walk alongside them every step of the way.
We know your annual report matters. We know your board asks hard questions about community outcomes. Every person we enrol through your organisation is a story of real change — a career pivot, a qualification earned, a family with more breathing room. That's your impact. We just help make it happen.
You don't need to. You refer your members to us — one conversation, one introduction. We handle every single thing after that. Eligibility checks, funding applications, enrolment, ongoing support. Your team stays focused on what they do best.
A fully funded university degree, with no cost and no disruption to daily life, is one of the most meaningful things you can offer your community. It's not a workshop. It's not a one-day course. It's a qualification that changes the trajectory of someone's life — and it comes through you.
You already have the community. We bring the opportunity.
Check your eligibility in two minutes — no cost, no catch, no commitment.
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