Thomas Wall offer grants up to £1,500 to undertake accredited vocational training up to level 3 and towards other costs associated with studying.
To apply you must be:
Aged 18 and over
Experiencing financial and other challenges e.g. disability, major trauma or a life event, mental health issues, carer responsibilities, care leaver, estranged from family, English language learners (ELL), child care responsibilities.
Have been unemployed for at least 6 months within the last 2 years.
Have the right to work and study in the UK, and have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
The Skinners’ Company offer grants for young people living in England and Wales from low-income backgrounds, to help them gain vocational, accredited qualifications.
They offer grants of up to £1,500 for people aged 16 to 26, to take courses (up to level 3) that will help them move into employment. Funding can be given for course fees, equipment/materials, travel costs, childcare and living costs. There are no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time.
To apply you must be:
Aged 16 – 26 (on the date your course starts)
Living and studying in England and Wales
A British citizen, or have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
Taking an accredited, vocational training course up to level 3.
If you are a swim school or pool looking for funding for courses, we can also help with this.