Mary Grave Trust
Easy-to-access grants for young people (11-21 years) wanting support to travel abroad
Funded by Mary Grave Trust and administered by Cumbria Community Foundation
£70,000 available this year
Last year we gave 142 grants for an average of £927 and approved 84% of applications
Who can apply?
Individuals 11-21 years (must have attended full time education within the last two years)
* living in the old county of Cumberland (excluding Carlisle)
* priority given to those living in Workington, Maryport and Whitehaven areas
This is a means tested grant programme. Applicants' total family income must be less than £450 per week (excluding all benefits)
Examples of activities supported
* youth organisation or school trips
* gap year activities
* work experience activities
* activities that are part of a further or higher education course
If you are interested, please read the following details carefully along with our Applying for Money page.
We will not fund
* trips in Cumbria
* trips in UK of less than three nights' duration
* individuals born in Carlisle (unless mother resident outside Carlisle at the time of birth)
* individuals born outside the old County of Cumberland
* family holidays
How much can you apply for?
The maximum grant will normally be £932
If you would like to know more about this fund please contact Jane Allen (Tel 01900 820829/825760 Fax 01900 826527)
Further details on the Mary Grave Trust website
updated 02.04.2008