Beverley Charitable Trust Fund
Funding
Up to £10,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
Cumbria
Applications
Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
This fund supports young people in hardship to access education and vocational training. It also funds charitable and not-for-profit organisations that help young people reach their potential. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000 per year. Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 per year. Priority is given to individuals living in the former Allerdale and Copeland council areas. Funding can cover courses, books, equipment, travel costs, and bursary support. School trips are not funded.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Priority given to individuals living in former Allerdale and Copeland local authority areas
- Individual applicants must be young people in hardship
- Household income will be considered for individual applications
- Grants to individuals normally up to £2,000 over one year
- Grants to organisations normally up to £10,000 over one year
- School trips are not funded
• young people in hardship, with priority given to those living in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland • charitable, not-for-profit organisations
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for young people in financial hardship who need help accessing education or vocational training, with priority given to those from the former Allerdale and Copeland areas. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations that support young people into education or employment can also apply. It is not for school trips or individuals outside the priority areas, though others may still be considered.
Regions
Awards published
338
Typical award
£3,000
Most awards
£1,000 to £8,060
Most funded region
North West
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Full details from Cumbria Community Foundation
Grants to individuals and to organisations helping young people reach their potential in education and employment by improving access to study and vocational training. Priority will be given to individuals. Donor The Beverley Trust Who can apply? • young people in hardship, with priority given to those living in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • academic study/courses to improve practical skills or personal development • activities that are part of a further or higher education course • activities leading to vocational qualifications • purchase of books, materials and computer equipment • bursary support • travel costs What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • school trips How much can you apply for? Grants to individuals will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application. Grants to groups will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like to know more about this fund please contact: Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or email: tracy@cumbriafoundation.org
Apply through the Cumbria Community Foundation online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on their website. You can also contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org for more information.
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