Dora Beeforth Memorial Fund
For group applications apply online: Small Grants Application Form
For individuals download the Individual Application Form either for under 18s and further or education or for over 18s and vocational training and save it to your computer
Grants to support young people from low income families to participate in sport and foreign travel
Funded
The Fund was established in memory of Dora Beeforth, the wife of the Foundation’s first Director. Dora was born in Cumbria and attended the Lakes School in Windermere. She enjoyed the outdoors, was a volunteer warden with the Lake District National Park and a volunteer with Cumbria Youth Theatre. She was also a keen runner and orienteer. The Fund was created in her memory to enable children and young people to experience activities and opportunities which they otherwise would not be able to afford.
£1,000 available this year
Who can apply?
Young people between 11 and 21 and organisations working with young people. Applications from individuals should set out how and why a trip will benefit them.
This is a means tested grants programme. Applicants’ total household income must be less than £450 per week (excluding all benefits).
Last year we gave 4 grants for an average of £377 and approved 75% of applications.
If you are interested, please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for Money guidelines page.
The Fund will not normally pay for· family holidays
· trips in the UK under three days' duration
· computers
· activities which involve the promotion of religious doctrine
· vehicle purchase costs
How much can you apply for?· maximum grant will usually be £500 over one year
. if you wish to apply for a larger amount please talk to Foundation staff before applying
. individuals will normally only qualify for one award from the Fund
We also administer a number of small funds using similar criteria which cover specific areas or ages. We will automatically consider appropriate applications.
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact Jane Allen (Tel 01900 820829/825760 Fax 01900 826527)
For group applications apply online: Small Grants Application Form
For individuals download the Individual Application Form either for under 18s and further or education or for over 18s and vocational training and save it to your computer
updated 21.07.2010