About this Funding:
The Bernard Sunley Foundation awards education grants to support capital projects at schools, colleges and educational charities in England and Wales. The Foundation is a family grant-making charity that gives around £5 million each year to capital projects across education, community, health and social welfare.
Funding is available at three levels:
- small grants of £5,000,
- medium grants of up to £20,000,
- and large grants of £25,000 and above.
Education grants have supported projects including outdoor learning centres, special needs schools and colleges.
Applicants must be seeking support for eligible capital costs, such as a new building, extension, refurbishment, recreational space or freehold purchase. The Foundation does not fund core costs, salaries, training, rent, utilities, IT infrastructure, individuals, or projects outside England and Wales.
Recent school and education projects funded include:
- £5,000 for a new sensory garden at Ravenshall School;
- £5,000 for new play areas at Fairfield School;
- £5,000 for a new outdoor classroom at Kemball Special School;
- £5,000 for a new learning kitchen at Destination Pond Meadow;
- £5,000 for a new minibus at John Chilton School.
Applications are made online after completing the eligibility check. There is no deadline.
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