7. The impact of secure funding (2005/06 to 2007/08) Measure (from annual monitoring) Programmes funded by Learning Grid Overall growth in number of participants over 3 years +169% Overall growth in participating schools and colleges over 3 years +140% Growth in total income generated by the providers over 3 years +55% Change in cost per participant (excluding in-kind contributions) -42% In-kind contributions from industry as a proportion of total costs 28%