Hello Future is part of the Uni Connect Programme, a national programme funded by the Office for Students. Uni Connect aims to support the government’s social mobility goals by increasing the number of young people who go into Higher Education, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Hello Future is the Cumbrian partnership, led by the University of Cumbria together with a number of partners including universities, FE colleges, employers and skills providers. Phase 1 of the programme began in 2017 and is now into phase 3 as of August 2022.
The University of Cumbria is the lead institution for Hello Future – the Cumbria Uni Connect partnership, which includes Higher Education Institutions,