WHO WE ARE


The Arts Emergency Service is a distinct and dynamic organisation working to keep subjects in the Arts and Humanities accessible to everyone who wants to study them regardless of the barriers and perceived barriers. We believe an arts degree is NOT a luxury and the decision to study for any degree should be based on talent and passion rather than a financial trade-off between debt and future earnings.

It was started in 2011 by award winning comedian and author Josie Long along with fundraiser and campaigner Neil Griffiths.

HOW WE WORK


  • With students, graduates and academics we work to encourage and promote the study of Arts and Humanities at degree level.
    Building national, online and local networks of support to help BA students and prospective Arts and Humanities students who are struggling emotionally, financially and practically to study those courses including:

  • Dedicated mentors who can support them in a variety of ways (including financial, emotional and practical).

  • Developing a website for information and support.

  • Fundraising for a national fund to enable talented, disadvantaged students continue studies despite real and perceived barriers such as lack of familial support, prohibitive debt and confusing repayment structures.


    • Things are developing quickly and we are still a very young organisation, join our MAILING LIST to keep up to date with our latest news.