Grant Directories

The Somerset Community Foundation was established in 2002. The Foundation's aim is to provide funding that will address the needs of Somerset's most vulnerable people and communities by tackling disadvantage, transforming people's lives and strengthening local communities. Through the Bishop Fox's Educational Foundation Grant Scheme the foundation distributes a total of £100,000 to individuals. The fund aims to support accredited education and training routes into the performing arts, sports and other employment, widen participation in different academic subjects and activities, and to promote talent. 

Hospices UK is administering a grant programme funded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Through the Bursaries for Hospice Staff Programme the foundation provides Grants of up to £1500 to support the professional development of individual staff, significantly increasing their expertise in the work they do, rather than training or updating them in the basic skills needed for their role. MCF Bursaries can be used to cover the costs of course fees for accredited courses. 

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) is dedicated to increasing the health and happiness of residents in Somerset through physical activity and sport. Though the Somerset Physical Activity on Referral Training Funding programme the partnership aims to support staff/individuals across the County in obtaining qualifications to deliver exercise referral programmes (Level 2,3 & 4 REPS) alongside inclusion of a wider holistic training programme for these staff. Grants are available of up to £800 per individual.

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) is dedicated to increasing the health and happiness of residents in Somerset through physical activity and sport. Through the SASP bursary scheme the partnership aims to support coaches, volunteers, instructors and activators wishing to expand on their current coaching and physical activity qualifications and experiences. It has been put in place to assist with the required physical activity workforce within Somerset and to ultimately increase participation in sport and physical activity.

The Leathersellers' Company is one of the ancient livery companies of the City of London. It makes grants in the areas of Education, Disability, Children and young people and the relief of need. Through the Student Grants Programme The Leathersellers Company provides grants of up to £5,000 per year to support disadvantaged undergraduate students whose circumstances may otherwise prevent them achieving their goals. These grants aim to improve social mobility, relieve financial need where other support is not available and enable students to have a positive impact on society in the future.

Established in 1986 as a memorial to the late Miss Dorothy Sidley, General Secretary to the HSA for 48 years, the HSA Student/Trainee Scholarships provide up to £2,800 to enable students or trainees in the industry to carry out a project which is clearly aimed at improving the welfare of food animals in markets, during transport or at slaughter. Undergraduate and postgraduate students in agricultural, veterinary or meat sciences and trainees in the livestock, meat and fish industries are eligible to apply for the scholarships. 

UFAW is an internationally recognised, independent, scientific and educational animal welfare charity concerned with improving knowledge and understanding of animals’ needs. UFAW promotes high standards of welfare and practical, long-lasting solutions to welfare problems for farm, companion, laboratory, captive wild animals and those with which we interact in the wild. Through the Animal Welfare Student Scholarships programme the UFAW  aims to encourage students to develop their interests in animal welfare and to provide them with an opportunity to conduct relevant research or other (eg educational) projects. Applications are welcome from individuals studying at universities or colleges at which there is a UFAW University Link. Students will usually be undertaking courses in the agricultural, biological, psychological, veterinary or zoological sciences. 

Buttle UK is a charity dedicated to helping children and young people in crisis in the UK. Through the Support for Boarding programme the charity provide fully funded bursaries in residential schools so that young people can attend boarding schools and benefit from the environment. 

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is a leading scientific society and charitable organisation, their aim is to advance physics education, research and application by providing positive and compelling experiences of physics to public audiences through engaging and entertaining activities and events. Through the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund the IOP provides funding for full or part-time graduates wishing to study towards a doctorate in physics and from groups that are currently under-represented in physics.

The Royal Television Society is an educational charity promoting the art and science of television. Through the TV Production and Journalism Bursary the society wants to help talented young people from lower income backgrounds realise their potential and get a foothold in the television industry.  As a bursary Scholar successful applicants receive £1000 per year of study, membership of the Royal Television Society while studying, one year's free membership when they graduate and in the second or third year of the course, the society will aim to set up a mentoring opportunity with one of their many industry mentors.

The Royal Television Society is an educational charity promoting the art and science of television. Through the Technology Bursary programme the Society is keen to encourage the most talented Engineering, Computer Sciences, Physics and Maths undergraduates to consider a career in television. Successful applicants receive financial support as well as the chance to gain an insight into career opportunities in television and related industries. They will also be provided with RTS membership throughout the duration of study, plus one further year of membership after graduation.

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the screen industries – film, television (including children's, unscripted and high-end), VFX (visual effects), animation and games. Through the bursaries programme they provide funding to remove the obstacles to getting into the screen industries or progressing a career once in the industry. Funding is available for to pay for most things that relate to work and continuing professional development, such as training fees, accommodation, care, disability access costs, equipment, software and travel.

The Herefordshire Community Foundation exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Herefordshire Educational Charity programme the foundation supports education for county-based young people under the age of 25, helping to prepare school leavers for the work-place, and providing bursaries for students in further or higher education.

The Herefordshire Community Foundation exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Hereford College of Arts programme the foundation supports arts in Herefordshire through: Educational collaborations between the College and community organisations to promote arts in Herefordshire; Bursaries for Hereford College of Arts graduates to promote their work in the county and beyond; The annual Brian Hatton Award for school age children in the Herefordshire region, promoting art in schools and raising awareness of the life and artistic achievements of Brian Hatton.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through theDayas Music Scholarship programme the foundation provides funding of up to £600 to enable individuals to undertake studies or projects in connection with composition, conducting, instrumental performance, singing, music in education and musicology.

The Wiltshire Community Foundation exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the University Bursary - One Degree More programme the foundation provides bursaries of £1,600 to young people in Wiltshire or Swindon aged 17-24 to support the costs of studying an undergraduate degree at university.  The One Degree More bursary is awarded for each year of a course as long as circumstances remain the same.

The Dorset Community Foundation exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Superior STEM Bursary Fund the foundation provides funding to support disadvantaged young people between the ages of 16 and 25 attending a a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) course at Bournemouth and Poole or Brockenhurst College. Before making an application students should first approach their college for a bursary. If they then need additional support they may apply for a Superior STEM bursary.

The Dorset Community Foundation exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the DCF Bursary Scheme the foundation provides grants of up to £1,000 to assist and support individuals and ensure they are able to attend further education and to 
assist those who are particularly disadvantaged and least likely to participate (care leavers or cared for young people; those who have caring responsibilities for other members of their family; live on a family income of less than £30,000; disabled young people and those with special educational needs)

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is a leading scientific society and charitable organisation, their aim is to advance physics education, research and application by providing positive and compelling experiences of physics to public audiences through engaging and entertaining activities and events. The IOP is offering Teacher Training Scholarships of £29,000 to reward the very best graduates entering physics teacher training.

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust runs the Churchill Fellowships, a programme of overseas research grants. These support UK citizens from all parts of society to travel the world in search of innovative solutions for today’s most pressing problems.  The Trust will fund individuals to spend up to two months overseas, meeting experts, visiting projects and learning new ideas.

The Wellcome Trust is a research charity that funds research to improve human and animal health. The Trust supports both biomedical research and research into the public understanding of science. Through the Four Year PhD Studentships in Science programme the trust is offering graduates outstanding training in scientific research.

The Nuffield Foundation aims to improve social well-being by funding research and innovation in education, justice and welfare. Through the POST fellowship a PhD student from a UK University funded by the Nuffield Foundation can apply for a three-month fellowship at The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. The fellow will work on an area of quantitative social science, science or technology policy and produce a POST note briefing.

The Ernest Cook Trust is an educational charity who aim to help the nation better understand the environment. The Apprenticeships and Scholarships programme provides funding to organisations that offer work-based training and education to young people enabling them to learn skills and fulfil their potential. Apprenticeship and scholarship programmes should have an emphasis on environmental engagement for example education about the land, food production, climate change, engineering technology, renewable energy, understanding nature and biodiversity. Grants of between £500 and £10,000 per student per year are available.

Hospice UK is the National charity for hospice and palliative care. The purpose of the Wolfson bursaries for care home staff is to improve the quality of care given to patients, their carers and families. Funding of up to £1,500 in any one year is available to nurses, healthcare assistants or Allied Health Professionals who are employed by care homes for courses that are detailed in the guidance notes.

Hospice UK is the National charity for hospice and palliative care. The purpose of the Wolfson bursaries for hospice staff is to improve the quality of care given to patients in need of hospice and palliative care, and to their families and carers. The programme aims to improve the professional development of independent staff, increasing their expertise in the work that they do. Bursaries can be used to cover fees for university accredited palliative care courses including degree, masters and PhD level programmes and modules from the same. 

The Sutton Trust Summer School Programme is delivered in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission and gives bright, state school students a taste of life at an American University. Applications are open to Students in Year 12 or equivalent who have an interest in US culture and higher education. The programme is centred on a one-week summer school in the US with introductory events and application support in the UK before and after. The programme provides participants with a wide range of activities to help them make the right decisions about American higher education and covers all programme costs, including residential events, accommodation and travel.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The objective of Chevening is to support foreign policy priorities and achieve FCO objectives by creating lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master's degree, in any subject and at any UK university.