Cost of Living Crisis
Here at the Students Union, we are aware of the current Cost of Living crisis and how this will impact our students.
We put a plan together to support or students during 2024/25. This plan included:
5 For Free
We have introduced this new campaign to support our students with the on-going Cost Of Living Crisis. You can pick 5 items for Free! We are offering a mix of
Groceries, Stationery & Toiletries, as we feel that the essentials should be available to all students. This campaign aims to reduce the cost pressures on students by providing weekly opportunities to grab your essentials.
This Campaign will start WC 3rd March 2025!
Wednesdays = Singleton Campus (Fulton House) 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursdays = Bay campus (Y-Twyni) 11:30am - 1:30pm
Food Bank
Initiative to support students struggling with the rising cost of food, run by a society led group weekly on Singleton Campus. Provding students an opoportunity to grab some food items, when theyre in need of support. Check out their society page for more info!
Sports Hardship Fund
To ensure finance isn't a barrier for students to participate in sports, reducing barriers to entry and aiding socities with costs of equipment. With the allocation of MEDR funding now confirmed, we excited to announce that we will be continuing the Club Hardship Grant! Applications have been sent out with a deadline of March 3rd. This grant will help clubs enhance their training, equipment, and overall support for student members, ultimately improving the student experience in sports clubs.
Check out @sususportsofficer on instagram for more info!
Societies Hardship Fund
To ensure all students can access our societies, reducing barriers to entry and aiding socities with costs of equipment.
Check out @socandservofficer on instagram for more info!
Funding for Study Aid
Study Aid runs during the exam season to help de-stress students and offer additional support during this challenging time. From dog therapy to stationery giveaways, we’ll be on both Bay and Singleton campuses, giving you the chance to take a break and relax. In the January exam season, we supported over 3,000 students, and we’re back for the next exam season, running for 5 weeks from 5th May to 6th June!
Check out @susueducation for more info!
Period Poverty
This campaign is a response to the cost-of-living crisis and aims to provide free access to essential period products for students. Through this initiative, we also aimed to break stigmas, encourage open conversations across all genders, and support UK-wide efforts for a more understanding and inclusive community.
Events Fund
We have created a grant fund for student groups to apply for, to run their own events, building communities and improving belonging on campus.
Check out @swanseaents for more info on how to apply!