A UNIVERSITY of Bradford fund set up to support students who are struggling amid the pandemic has now raised over £10,000. The Emergency COVID-19 Hardship Appeal reached the milestone - just a month after its launch - after a number of generous donations from alumni, staff and members of the community. Money raised will be used to support some of the poorest students, many of whom have little or no means of income other than working part-time - something many have been unable to do during lockdown. The news comes as volunteers from Bradford-based organisation the VIP (Volunteering Interfaith Programme) gave up their time and even spent their own money to launch a meal giveaway to students.