Money should not be a barrier to getting the most out of your time with Arts Emergency. This is why Arts Emergency reserves a pot of money to repay young people and volunteers for their travel expenses while taking part in Arts Emergency activities.
Who can claim back their travel expenses?
- Young people who are taking part in our mentoring programme can claim back the cost of travelling to mentoring meetings using public transport - including trips to cultural places with your mentor - and some Arts Emergency events.
- Young people who are part of our young community can claim back the cost of travelling to some of our events using public transport, such as attending a Ruby Ticket event or work experience placement.
- Volunteers can also claim back travel expenses when they are meeting up with their mentee using public transport. Please note this is a pilot for volunteers and as such there is a limited pot of money available. We will update you if this runs out and we will be seeking your feedback on the scheme later in the year.
- Anyone with access needs which mean they cannot use public transport should get in touch with us to pre-approve larger expenditures, such as travelling by taxi.
How do I get my expenses repaid?
- Please read the bullet points below and then submit your expenses using the form at the bottom of the page.
- You must have completed the journey already as unfortunately we can't repay an upcoming journey. Please reach out to us if this is a problem.
- You need to upload proof of payment and travel through our claim form. We are able to accept:
★ a photo of paper receipt / Oyster receipt (not a general top-up)
★ a screenshot of an online receipt
★ a screenshot of a payment confirmation on email
★ a screenshot of a bank statement if paid with contactless payment
- We are unable to accept screenshots of train times or general top-up payments. We need to be able to see the payment transaction for the specific journey
- All travel must be related to Arts Emergency's programmes. This includes:
★ Travelling to a mentor meeting or cultural place as part of your mentoring pair
★ Travelling to an opportunity provided through Arts Emergency
If you have any questions, reach out to:
- your mentor
- your regional Mentoring Officer
- mentoring@arts-emergency.org for mentees & mentors
- community@arts-emergency.org for young community members
Claim back your travel expenses
Claim the money back for your travel