Frequently Asked Questions

For Individuals

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.

For Charities

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 charity will receive recurrent funding but successful applicants may reapply after five years have elapsed.

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

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