Edmond Castle Educational Trust
for activities and equipment which support the education and training of disadvantaged young people in Cumbria (prioritising young people who are or have been looked after by Cumbria County Council)
Funded by Edmond Castle Educational Trust. The Community Foundation manages the application process and decisions are made by the Trust's Trustees
£6,000 available this year
Last year we gave 12 grants for an average of £936 and approved 61% of applications
Examples of activities supported
* Youth Outreach received a grant for transport costs for a holiday activity programme
* Howgill Family Centre received a grant for computer equipment
* Thomlinson Junior School received a grant to set up a sensory room
* Various grants to individuals for computer equipment, fees for childcare and other activities which extend opportunities and which make a difference to the lives of young people
If you are interested please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for Money page.
What will the Trust support?
The Trust supports a wide range of groups and individuals
* projects that provide new opportunities for young people to train and learn
* activities that help build self confidence and skills
* activities which promote civic engagement and leadership
equipment of course fees
We will not fund
* activities which are the statutory duty of government
* people aged 21 or over
How much can you apply for?
* Awards to individuals: maximum grant size usually £500
* Awards to voluntary groups: maximum grant size usually £1,000Last year we gave 10 grants for an average of £580 and approved 91% of applications.
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact Jane Allen (Tel 01900 820829/825760 Fax 01900 826527)
Download the Application Form or the Barrow Application Form or for individuals the Individual Application Form or Barrow Individual Application Form and save it to your computer
updated 02.04.2008