The Edward Sycamore Brightlingsea Fund is now open for grant applications for young people in the town who may need financial help with studies, apprenticeships, vocational courses or equipment.
Grants of up to £150 are generally given to young people starting new higher or further education courses or apprenticeships who need some financial help towards books, musical instruments, tools or equipment, sports training, travel fares or other associated costs.
One previous recipient commented: “I received support way back in 1991 when I did an expedition with the RGS to Arctic Russia between A levels and going to uni. Great to see it still supporting young people.”
Another said: “The trust is a wonderful opportunity for young people. It supported me with a grant when I joined the National Youth Theatre in 2005 and needed to raise the funds for accommodation and accessing the training. Such wonderful support for young people!”
The trustees – who have local and educational expertise – require written applications stating name, age and address, together an explanation of why the grant is needed, and what the applicant hopes to do and where they will be studying. Applicants must be Brightlingsea residents.
Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to Edward Sycamore Fund, 16 Regent Road, Brightlingsea C07 ONL. The closing date is Thursday, September 12.
