Charitable Trusts

There are some alternative or additional sources of finance.

The Sheffield Grammar School Fund

DLA
Fountain Precinct
Balm Green
Sheffield S1 1RZ
Tel: 0870 011 1111

This fund is limited and can only offer small grants.

Funder Finder – People in Need

The Funder Finder People in Need programme is designed for individuals seeking funding for training or study.

It can either be used by the individual themselves or by an advisor on their behalf.

The information contained within the system is taken from national directories of grant giving trusts.

The number of trusts covered is expanding over time as the system is still under development.

The information is updated on an annual basis.

There is also the facility to add information about local trusts not covered by the programme.

Major Sheffield trusts are already included in the system.

For further help please contact: -

Sheffield Connexions Service
Star House
43 Division Street
Sheffield S1 4SL

Telephone: 0114 201 2800

Career Development Loans

If you cannot get any funding to help pay for your course, you may be able to apply for a Career Development Loan.

These are available for vocational courses, at any level, whether full-time, part-time or distance learning.

The loans, from £300 to £8000 for courses of up to two years duration (or a 3-year course that includes work experience) are available through certain high street banks in collaboration with the Department for Education and Skills.

For more details, use freephone 0800 585 505 or visit the Direct Gov website.

Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
501/5 Kingsland Road, London E8 4AU. Tel: 0207 254 6251

Can offer advice on all sources of funding, including educational charities, particularly for disadvantaged students.

Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive a student enquiry form or visit the EGAS website.

The following publications are available from the Central Reference Library, Surrey Street; or may be available at your University Library:

Charities Digest

This provides details and addresses of national and regional charities in the UK, including organisations, which offer financial help to students and trainees.

The Grants Register

It includes information on grants for Further and Higher education.

Please refer to our Useful Publications page which gives details of how you can purchase this.

The Educational Grants Directory

A guide to sources of funding available to students in need, listing trusts and foundations. It covers courses up to and including first degree level, but not postgraduate level.