It seems the only difference between Sagey and myself is the degree. I will (God permitting ie:bank manager!) be getting a loan for my training through to CPL. For this you have to have a guarantor (ie. your parents house) and life insurance if things go pear-shaped.
Drastic course I know, but you should have a good crack at all those sponsorships seeing as you live in the UK. In the States everyone pays for their own training.
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Regards, VFE.