Charities to support educational costs
Local charities to support school costs
There are several local charities who are set up to assist with the cost of school whether this be trips, clubs or uniform. Many will also fund activities outside of school too.
They all ask for applications in advance and further information is available on their websites or from the named contact.
The Nettlebed Education Trust
Who can apply?
- Children/Students under the age of 25 that are either resident in the Parish of Nettlebed or attending or have attended Nettlebed School.
- You must be in real need of financial assistance (detailed criteria is available with the application). The household the child/student lives in must have a joint income of less than £30,000.
What can I apply for?
Funding for educational or vocational purposes including training in sports, arts or languages and field trips. More details are available on application.
When can I apply?
Applications will be considered 3 times a year in September, January and April. The funding should be used within the 3-4 months immediately following the application. Precise dates will be advertised by Nettlebed School and on the community Facebook page.
Where do I get the application form?
nettlebededucationaltrust@gmail.com or download it here
Parents of children at Nettlebed School may also contact the office for further information.
Nuffield County Primary School Trust
Who can apply?
Children / Students must be older than 5 and younger than 26 at application deadline. They must also be resident in Nuffield Parish for the duration of the claim period (i.e from the current deadline to the next deadline for applications).
What can I apply for?
Funding for educational or vocational purposes including training in sports, arts or languages and field trips. More details are available on application.
When can I apply?
Applications will be considered 3 times a year in September, January and April. The funding should be used within the 3-4 months immediately following the application.
Where do I get the application form?
The Henley Educational Trust
Who can apply?
Children / Students under 25 who live in Henley North, Henley South, Bix, Rotherfield Greys, Assendon and Remenham.
FSM families who live in this area have seperate application forms and are elligible for more support.
What can I apply for?
Funding for educational or vocational purposes including training in sports, arts or languages, music, uniform and residentials. More details are available on application.
When can I apply?
All year round ahead of the activity or item.
Where do I get the application form?
http://www.henleyeducationaltrust.com/
Highmoor Educational Trust
Who can apply?
Children / Students under 25 who live in the Highmoor Parish
What can I apply for?
In the past, the charity has provided grants for school trips, extracurricular activities, course materials for university students, contributions to education costs.
When can I apply?
All year round ahead of the activity or item.
Where do I get the application form?
Carolyn Ahanchian at hec.cahanchian@gmail.com, telephone 07450 867727.