The RAF paid for most of mine
We have a scheme designed to help fund a degree that allowed me to pay £1000 and the RAF put in £4000. Combined with the RAF Flying Clubs Association's zero profit rental costs (around £100ph wet PA28/C172) and it's got to be one of the cheapest ways to get a PPL in the UK - you've just got to join up first!
They've just started a new scheme for junior ranks that funds about 20 LAPLs a year for applicants. The Charitable Trust have even bought two brand-new Tecnam P2008JCs for the junior ranks to learn in.
Cheap flying available, just enquire at your local RAF careers office*
*may require one or two other minor commitments. Terms and conditions apply! 😎