Keystone's Pro Bono Work
We share with many of the tutors we represent the belief that the benefits of private tutoring should be spread as widely as possible.
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.
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 2026 is Friday 1st May.
"I've been made an offer to study Mathematics and Computer Science at Worcester College Oxford! Thank you so much for the invaluable support you have provided for my application. I genuinely don't think I could've made it without you.” (Student from the 2025 programme)
"I was offered a place to study maths at Pembroke College, Oxford today. Thank you for all the support you have provided….. 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)
Propel at St Paul’s Junior School
Keystone’s tutors are working with small groups of Year 5 students on St Paul’s Juniors ‘Propel’ programme – an educational enrichment initiative. The tutors are delivering small group sessions focussing on Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, as well as interview skills.
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.
