The FSC believes that the only way you can learn about and appreciate the environment is by getting outside, experiencing it…and having some fun. TheirKids Fund provides financial support for groups of disadvantaged young people who would like to visit one of their centres for an FSC experience.
Groups who meet one of the following criteria will be eligible:
• Disadvantaged young people aged 4-18 years (or up to 25 years for those with special needs).
• Voluntary youth groups (either run by voluntary leaders, managed by a voluntary organisation, a registered charity)
• School groups may apply if they are aiming to provide benefits which are additional to the statutory school curriculum or clearly show added value, depth and breadth to the taught curriculum. FSC Kids Fund will not pay for young people to attend standard curriculum-focused FSC courses.
All applicants must be based in the UK, Isle of Man, Channel Isles and Republic of Ireland.
FSC Kids Fund will pay for up to 80% of the course fee for groups of disadvantaged young people to attend a non-curriculum day or residential course at an FSC Learning Location. This includes all equipment, tuition and waterproof hire costs. Food and accommodation are included for residential courses. One free staff/adult place is provided for every 12 young people; additional adults pay 20% +VAT.
There are two types of Kids Fund course Wildlife and Environment focussing on wildlife habitats and the environment with team building activities and Eco Adventure which combines environmental and personally challenging activities. The course content will be discussed with the group and the learning location.
1st March, 1st June and 1st November annually