Devon Educational Trust
A charity that provides financial support for young people in Devon
Criteria for Application
Applications are invited from, or on behalf of, young people under the age of 25, whose normal place of residence for the last 12 months is within Devon.
(Applications will not be accepted if the young person (a) will have reached the age of 25 when their application is considered, or (b) is living temporarily in Devon, whilst studying, for example.)
We are also happy to receive applications from charities and groups for projects which will improve the lives of under 25-year-olds who reside in Devon.
Where grants are awarded, they are usually limited to £500. Most grants range from between £100 to £500.
Grants are limited to a maximum of three per individual. (There is no limit to the number of grants that may be awarded to charities and groups.)
What can we help with?
Click on the arrows to see examples of the things that we are happy to consider helping with:
Do you have SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN?
We can help with school trips, school uniforms, one-to-one tuition, travel costs etc.
Do you have CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?
We can help with the cost of medical, emotional and learning issues, including therapy, dyslexia assessments, I.T. equipment etc.
Are you involved in SPORTS, ACTIVITIES & ARTS?
We can help with music, dance & drama lessons, kit, equipment, scouts/guides memberships, expeditions etc.
Are you in HIGHER EDUCATION?
We can help with books, laptops, expeditions, travel costs, and sometimes living costs, etc.
Are you GETTING INTO WORK?
We can help with special clothing, equipment, tools, travel etc.
Grant Restrictions
Click on the arrows to find out more about things that we are unable to help with:
School Fees and Boarding Fees
Only in exceptional cases can the Trustees consider a small contribution to school or boarding fees. However, the Trustees are prepared to consider applications for assistance towards the cost of school uniforms, school trips, travel, etc. When submitting your application, you must include proof that you have paid (or can pay) the school/boarding fees.
Degree Courses
No assistance is available for the payment of University fees. However, the Trustees are prepared to consider applications for assistance towards the purchase of books, equipment, laptops, expeditions, travel, etc. In some cases, the Trustees may consider a small grant to assist with living costs.
Second or Higher Degree Courses
Assistance for those embarking on a second or higher degree course is normally not given. In exceptional cases the Trustees may consider a small grant to assist with living costs or the purchase of books or equipment etc. No assistance is available for the payment of University fees.