In writing to the correspondent. Applications can be made directly by the individual, or through a third party such as a parent/guardian, school/college or educational welfare agency. They should include the individual's current financial circumstances (budget helpful), confirmation of place on course, letter in support (tutor, college or welfare worker) and information about the cost of items needed (if appropriate). An sae should also be included. When To Apply: At least one clear month before the trustees' meetings in March, July and November. Catchment Areas: The Trust makes grants to individuals residing within the South West of England and to organisations within the United Kingdom, with preference being given to projects within the South West. General Notes: Full list of grants expended in previous years available from Trust Secretary or via accounts on Charity Commission website. For 2008 number of 10 grants allocated to individuals, totalling £2,125 and number of 84 for groups totalling £45,604. Last Updated: 29th October 2009
THE ERNEST COOK TRUST Address: THE ERNEST COOK TRUST Fairford Park Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4JH Contact: Mrs Ros Leigh, Grants Administrator, Tel: 01285 712492 Email: grants@ernestcooktrust.org.uk Fax: 01285 713417 Website: www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk Funders Overall Aim: Educational grants focusing on children and young people for the environment, rural conservation, arts and crafts, literary, numeracy and research. Funding Type: Normally one-off, averaging £1500 in the small grants category (mainly for educational resources for small groups). Larger grants of between £4,000 and £10,000 are awarded twice a year. Funds Distributed: £1.59million (2007/08) Funding For: