Individual young people, small groups or not-for-profit organisations, such as schools or youth clubs, on behalf of a young person for self-planned activities or residential courses at an outdoor centre in the UK, may apply for a grant of up to £400. The charity normally makes between 8 and 12 awards each year. Individuals applying for grant support must provide a named referee.
Please note that there is a matched funding expectation for this programme. Applicants are required to have sought funding from other sources before applying.
Applicants should:
Be developing their existing experience and interest.
- Demonstrate that there is an element of adventure in their plans.
- Be applying for an activity that takes place within the United Kingdom.
- Have carried out some fund-raising for the activity or adventure, and
- Be prepared to write a short report after their adventure/s.
Applications may be submitted at any time.
There is no application form for this grant programme. Applications should be made using the email address on the website and provide the following information in less than 1000 words:
- Who is applying?
- What does the project propose to do, and where and when?
- Who will benefit? Why do they deserve the Trust's support?
- What experience does the applicant have of the activity so far?
- How will the funding help the applicant develop their interest further?
- What are the applicant's plans for continuing to progress their interest?
- What fundraising is being done or is planned?
- What is the overall budget?
- How much is being applied for?