Ford Britain Trust There are two types of grants to apply for, unfortunatley the large grant deadline was in January but you have until 28 February 2023 to apply for a small grant up to £250.
Grant applications from the following organisations will be considered:
Registered charities
Schools/PTAs (Non-fee paying, state sector schools only. Independent/private; fee paying schools will not be considered)
Non-profit organisations (including small clubs and societies)
Grant applications are considered for the following purposes:
Contributions to capital projects (e.g. refurbishments)
Capital expenditure items (e.g. furniture/equipment/computers)
Contribution towards the purchase of new vehicle (maximum grant £3,000*)
Grant applications supporting the following activities will be considered:
Work that has clear benefits to the local community/environment
Work with young people/children
Education/schools (mainstream)
Special education needs
People with disabilities
The Foyle School Library Scheme (Guidelines were last updated on 5 January 2023.)
Priority is given to state funded primary schools (reception to end of Key Stage 2).
Applications will be considered from state secondary schools specifically towards books and reading resources to support catch up reading initiatives for Key Stage 3 pupils and/or transition reading programmes for pupils in feeder/local primary schools. More general applications towards books for secondary school libraries are less likely to be funded.
Requests from special schools for library books/reading resources are considered for all SEN age groups.
Schools can apply for between £2,000 and £10,000. Please note that if successful, the Trustees may award less than the amount requested.
Factors Which Will Strengthen Applications
Preference will be given to schools which can clearly demonstrate a commitment to renewing and maintaining their library provision in the future.
Will also take into account local deprivation levels, current literacy levels at the school and the impact of the pandemic on pupil’s learning when assessing applications.
Schools looking to improve standards following a ‘requires improvement’ or ‘inadequate’ inspection report.
Keen to support schools that are working in partnership with other local primary/secondary schools to improve reading standards.
Alpkit Foundation make small awards to people, groups and schools that work to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience wild places.
Spending time outdoors is good for the mind, body and soul. But generally people are spending less time outdoors. That is a problem they are helping to solve. They support grass-roots direct action projects that tackle issues such as diversity & inclusion in the outdoors, participation, education, conservation and protection of our natural environment and health & well-being.
Alpkit Foundation particularly like to support projects that:
Encourage responsible outdoor activity
Have long-lasting benefits Introduce new people to get outdoors
Demonstrate value for money
The Outward Bound Trust work with primary and secondary schools, colleges and youth groups all over the UK and provide charitable funding which can only be used towards an Outward Bound course. Young beneficiaries need to be in the education system in the UK and meet at least two of the following criteria:
Free school meals
Low-income family
English as a second language
Ethnic minority backgrounds
Special educational needs
Poor educational attainment
Turing Scheme Schools Funding can give your pupils the chance to learn abroad. You can apply for funding to send your pupils to learn abroad, which can offer exciting opportunities to all those involved.
It is an opportunity to offer your pupils a life-changing experience to learn new skills, raise aspirations and get a better understanding of other cultures.
Your organisation must be registered in the UK or a British Overseas Territory and either:
A school providing general, vocational, or technical education on any level from primary school to upper secondary education
A national school consortium applying on behalf of a number of schools, for example, local or regional authorities, school coordinating bodies or a social enterprise or other organisations with a role in the field of school education
Registered in the UK or a British Overseas Territory
Youth Hostel Association Our Breaks programmes aim to reach young people and families with the most challenging lives and provide them with life-changing experiences. Currently taking enquiries from school groups in the alternative provision sector of education along with special schools - also taking enquiries from home education networks.
The purpose of the Henry Smith Holiday Grants programme is to provide access to recreational trips or holidays for groups of children who experience disadvantage or who have disabilities. In particular we are interested in contributing to trips that would not take place without our funding. Applications accepted until 19th May 2023 for school trips (including residentials) taking place between 1st April – 30th June 2023.
