1. I am travelling abroad for work experience/gap year. Can I apply for my travel costs and/or fees ?

Unfortunately not. The Trust does not support projects outside of the UK.

2. There is an important conference I want to attend that will be particularly helpful for my studies. Can I apply for the conference costs?

The Trust has other priorities for the distribution of its funds and therefore the Trustees will not consider costs of attendance at conferences.

3. I want to pursue a part-time course. I have to study part-time because I need to continue with a part-time job to support my family. Can I apply for a grant ?

Yes, Trustees look favourably on part-time courses which allow applicants to continue in part-time employment.

4. I am starting a course in the next academic year. Can I apply a year before to improve my chances of obtaining grant support?

Applications may only be made from 1^st January for grants for courses starting in the next academic year (normally September/October) and will be considered as long as funds allow. Occasionally grants will be approved for courses starting in the following January.

5. Can I apply for grant support for a second or subsequent year if I have already started a course?

Yes, make application between 1st January and  September/October when the subsequent year begins.

6. My charitable organisation applied and was successful in being awarded a grant for a project. Can I apply again for another grant for my organisation?

The Trustees have decided that no organisation/charity will receive recurrent funding. However, after five years any organisation/charity, whether successful or not in applying previously to the Trust may re-apply.

7. My charity has established a nation-wide appeal for funding, would the Trust be prepared to make a donation?

No, the application should be for a specific project.

8. My charity is established in the UK and provides educational/ training opportunities in one or more countries abroad. Does the Trust consider supporting such projects?

No, only support for activities in the UK is provided.