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Perkin's Educational Foundation

People who have been living for at least two years, immediately prior to their application, in Salford Priors, Kings Broom, Bidford-on-Avon, Harvington or Cleeve Prior, and who are aged 16 to 24.

Eligibility

People aged 16 to 25 who have been living for at least two years, immediately prior to their application, in Salford Priors, Kings Broom, Bidford-on-Avon, Harvington or Cleeve Prior, and who are aged 16 to 24.

Type of grants

Grants towards the cost of books, fees/living expenses and study or travel abroad for students in further/higher education, postgraduates or mature students under 25. Help may be given towards the cost of books, equipment/instruments or travel for those involved in apprenticeships or those intending to acquire a profession or trade.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent or to download from the website, to be returned by post by mid October for consideration in November. Telephone calls will not be accepted. An applicant's first application must be accompanied by a testimonial from his/her headteacher, college principal, employer or other proper person recommending them as a suitable person to whom a grant might be made.

Grant provided by: Perkin's Educational Foundation

Contact Details
c/o Lodders Solicitors
10 Elm Court
Arden Street
Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6PA
Telephone: 01789 293259

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The British & Foreign School Society - International Award Scheme

Individuals from the UK who wish to engage in educational activities in developing countries, and vice versa.

No Longer Funding Individuals

Eligibility

Individuals from the UK who wish to engage in educational activities in developing countries. Awards can also be made to students coming to the UK from developing countries to acquire skills and knowledge which will be useful to their home country. Applicants must be in financial need and be supported by one of the link organisations with which the Society works. The trust states that 'Link organisations have been encouraged to put forward young people from a more diverse social, cultural and educational background than previously'.

No Longer Funding Individuals

Type of grants

Grants of up to £12,000 depending on the length of the overseas placement. Grants are made to enable volunteers going overseas to teach or undertake other educational activities to support the local community.

Applications

Applications must be submitted through one of the link organisations with which the Society works using the form available on the society's website, where details of application deadlines can also be found.

No Longer Funding Individuals

 

Grant provided by: The British & Foreign School Society - International Award Scheme

Contact Details
Maybrook House
Godstone Road
Caterham
Surrey CR3 6RE
Telephone: 01883 331177
Fax: 01883 344429
Email: britforeign@aol.com
Website: www.bfss.org.uk

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Southport & Birkdale Provident Society

People in need who live in the metropolitan borough of Sefton.

Eligibility

People in need who live in the metropolitan borough of Sefton.

Exclusions

No cash payments. Grants are not given for education, training experience, rental deposits, personal debt relief or hire purchase. Medical services are not supported.

Type of grants

One-off grants in kind only after social services have confirmed that all other benefits have been fully explored. Recent grants have been given towards clothing, bedding, cookers, washing machines and other basic household needs.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent with as much background information of family and reasons for request as possible. Applications should be submitted through social services. They are considered at any time.

Other information

Local charitable organisations are also supported (£6,900 in 2011).

Grant provided by: Southport & Birkdale Provident Society

Contact Details
12 Ascot Close
Southport
Merseyside PR8 2DD
Telephone: 01704 560 095

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The Alvechurch Grammar School Endowment

People who: (i) have lived in the civil parish of Alvechurch for at least three years; and (ii) are under the age of 25 on the 30th June in the year of application.

Eligibility

People who: (i) have lived in the civil parish of Alvechurch for at least three years; and (ii) are under the age of 25 on the 30 June in the year of application.

Type of grants

Applications are invited from ‘those needing help to enable them to pursue an academic or technical course whether at school or in some form of higher education and the governors are anxious to receive applications relating to education in its widest sense: young people undertaking projects designed to assist with their development, examples of which might be Sail Training Association or Outward Bound courses or language study courses abroad’.

In practice grants are given to those in further or higher education rather than schoolchildren, but they can be given for people starting work. Grants can be towards the cost of equipment, books and educational outings or travel in the UK or overseas.

Applications

On a form available from the correspondent, including parents’ income, schools attended and record of examination results. Applications are considered in January, May and September/October.

Other information

Grants are also made to youth-based organisations.

Grant provided by: The Alvechurch Grammar School Endowment

Contact Details
18 Tanglewood Close
Blackwell
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire B60 1BU
Telephone: 0121 445 3522

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The Institution of Plant Engineers Benevolent Fund

Members/former members of the institution, and their dependants living in England, Scotland and Wales.

Eligibility

Members/former members of the institution, and their dependants living in England, Scotland and Wales.

Type of grants

One-off grants according to need. Most grants are given to people who are financially stressed through serious illness, unemployment or bereavement. For example, support for a young member no longer able to work due to multiple sclerosis.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent. Applications can be submitted directly by the individual or by a relative or close friend. They are considered in March, July and November.

Grant provided by: The Institution of Plant Engineers Benevolent Fund

Contact Details
22 Greencoat Place
London SW1P 1DX
Telephone: 020 7630 1111

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The Mildenhall Parish Charities

Pensioners, widowers and widows in need who live in the parishes of Mildenhall and Beckrow.

Eligibility

Pensioners, widowers and widows in need who live in the parishes of Mildenhall and Beckrow.

Type of grants

The majority of the trust's giving is achieved through annual payments of £10 per person. One-off cash grants up to £500 towards travelling expenses to hospital, assistance to persons preparing to enter into a trade or profession and subscriptions to homes or hostels for infirm or homeless persons are also available.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent either directly by the individual or through a recognised third party. Applications are considered three times a year.

Grant provided by: The Mildenhall Parish Charities

Contact Details
22 Lark Road
Mildenhall
Bury St. Edmunds
IP28 7LA
Telephone: 01638 718079

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The Minnie Morgans Scholarship

People under the age of 25 who have attended any of the secondary schools in Llanelli and who are studying drama and dramatic art at the University of Wales or any school of dramatic art approved by the trustees.

Eligibility

People under the age of 25 who have attended any of the secondary schools in Llanelli and who are studying drama and dramatic art at the University of Wales or any school of dramatic art approved by the trustees.

Type of grants

One-off grants usually of £1,000.

Applications

Application forms are available from the correspondent and should be returned by 31 October.

Grant provided by: The Minnie Morgans Scholarship

Contact Details
Carmarthenshire County Council
County Hall
Carmathen
Dyfed
SA31 1JP

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The Maud Beattie Murchie Charitable Trust

People in need who live on the Wirral.

Eligibility

Retired members of Beattie stores who are in need and people in need who live on the Wirral.

Exclusions

No grants for educational purposes.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants according to need. Grants to organisations are mostly recurrent.

Applications

Applications should be made through Wirral Social Services. They are usually considered in June and December.

Grant provided by: The Maud Beattie Murchie Charitable Trust

Contact Details
Duncan Sheard Glass
Castle Chambers
43 Castle Street
Liverpool L2 9TL
Telephone: 0151 243 1200

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The Merchant Taylors’ Company Charitable Trusts

'Owing to the enormous demands for grants, the company limits its support to members of the company; the tailoring trade; and the schools with which the company has an association or interest.'

Eligibility

People who have attended one of the Merchant Taylors' family of schools: Merchant Taylors' School in Northwood; the Merchant Taylors' School in Crosby; the King's School, Macclesfield; Wallingford School; Wolverhampton Grammar School and Foyle and Londonderry College or who have some association with the Company.

Type of grants

Loans and grants to cover the direct educational costs of individuals in secondary, further and higher education.

Applications

Applications may be made to the correspondent at any time on the form available from the Correspondent or the website. Only one application is required for consideration by both charities.

Other information

The company owns two schools - Merchant Taylors' School, Sandy Lodge and St John's Preparatory School, Pinner. It is associated with six other schools by foundation - Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby; Merchant Taylors' School for Girls, Crosby; Wolverhampton Grammar School; Foyle and Londonderry College, Wallingford School and King's School, Macclesfield.

Grant provided by: The Merchant Taylors’ Company Charitable Trusts

Contact Details
Merchant Taylors’ Hall
30 Threadneedle Street
London EC2R 8AY
Telephone: 020 7450 4440

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The New Forest Keepers Widows Fund

Retired keepers or widows and children of deceased keepers who are in need and live in the New Forest.

Eligibility

Retired keepers or widows and children of deceased keepers who are in need and live in the New Forest.

Type of grants

One-off and recurrent grants ranging from £50 to £2,500.

Applications

In writing to the correspondent directly by the individual or family member. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Grant provided by: The New Forest Keepers Widows Fund

Contact Details
17 Ferndale Road
Marchwood
Southampton
SO40 4XR
Telephone: 023 8086 1136

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