We are proud to support a range of charities and initiatives that deliver 1-on-1 and small group learning to those who would otherwise be unable to afford it. We also deliver our own university programme.
If you’d like to discuss our pro bono work further please do get in touch.
Current Pro Bono Work
Keystone University Programme
Keystone’s university programme supports exceptional and ambitious students who have academic potential but who may lack the know-how and support to win places and succeed at the UK’s most competitive universities. Our programme is led by experienced university consultants and subject specialist tutors ensuring students are comprehensively supported throughout their preparation. The programme comprises both small group teaching and larger workshops. Students on the programme are supported between the sessions by the provision of supplementary material allowing for focused independent preparation. Our programme takes place online using Microsoft Teams and all costs are covered by Keystone.
We try to target our work at families who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) but are not bound by this designation and take a broad view of the disadvantages that a family may face. The application deadline for 2025 is Friday 25th April and you can fill in an application form here.
“What I most enjoyed about the Keystone University Programme was not simply the stimulating academic discussion and valuable assistance for my Personal Statement but the friendliness, kindness and encouragement of the tutors – they were always willing to go above and beyond in aiding me through an often complicated process! Thank you Keystone – I have received a great offer from Durham! All in all, applying for the Keystone University Programme was the single most beneficial thing I chose to do for my UCAS application…Thank you immensely – I owe so much to the help I had from Keystone!!!" (Student from 2020 programme)
"I was offered a place to study maths at Pembroke College, Oxford today. Thank you for all the support you have provided….I really enjoyed the programme. I met a lot of areas of maths that I didn't think I was able to tackle at this stage, but the handouts that introduced those ideas were highly informative and gave me enough information such that I can learn something from conducting my own research. I also really appreciated the frequent seminars that were held to help with personal statements, choices for university (how different universities differ from each other and what to expect from each type) and course choices. On a more practical side, the programme provided you with work that would help you develop in your field, so for me maths, and above that a person that is highly capable in that field.” (Karrar - student on the 2021 Maths programme)“I have received a conditional offer to read History and Politics at St Edmunds Hall. I have also received offers from Birmingham and Exeter and haven't received a response from UCL and LSE thus far. Thank you for all your help in getting me to this stage.” (Kalel, student from 2024 programme)
Westminster Platform
Keystone is proud to support Westminster’s ‘Platform’ initiative - an academic enrichment programme for Key Stage 2 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Keystone’s expert tutors deliver booster English, maths and reasoning workshops to help prepare students for successful transitions into Key Stage 3, including opportunities available at 11+, in selective schools in both the maintained and independent sectors.
“Thank you so much for this opportunity, we can’t get this kind of support without you”. (Parent from the 2019 programme)
“The best thing was being in a really small group with the teachers, they were great, I don’t get that chance normally”. (Student from the 2019 programme)
The Bridge With Godolphin & Latymer
We are delighted to continue to support Godolphin & Latymer’s ‘The Bridge’ programme. This fantastic programme aims to provide academic enrichment for bright boys and girls from families who would not normally consider sending their children to independent schools. Our expert 11+ and Pre Test tutors deliver two weeks of intensive, 5-day booster courses focussing on English, maths, reasoning and communication skills. The Keystone team also provide interview practice for each student on the programme. You can read more about The Bridge here and watch a video from 2021 here.
“Keystone Tutors have provided over 30 hours of tuition for each student on the Bridge programme this year. Their expert tutoring has been motivational, inspirational, and invaluable for all the Bridge students, whether they have applied to selective schools or not.” (Godolphin & Latymer)
Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation
We have been supporting the excellent Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation with free tuition for a group of students in the summer holidays as they transition to 6th form at independent schools. The goal of tuition is to ensure the students feel as confident as possible before starting their new schools by solidifying their subject knowledge in their chosen A Levels.
“Excellent confidence booster in preparation for the exams and for the academic rigour of a boarding school. Bespoke tutoring of the kind which the student’s family and the school could not possibly afford.” (Partner from the 2019 programme)
“The tutoring made my transition from GCSE to A level a whole lot easier and stress-free.” (Student from the 2020 programme)
Pro Bono Placements
Keystone is often asked to find tutors for good causes. In these instances we are more than happy to help find tutors either on a volunteer basis or commission-free basis. Having built up a fantastic database of tutors over a number of years we have been able to help a number of recent initiatives (see some examples below). Do get in touch if you would like Keystone to support a charitable initiative in this way. If you are a tutor who would like to be kept up to date about future opportunities please do email us.