Helping Raise the Aspirations of Young People
Based in the Parish of Norton, Norton Educational Foundation aims to empower young people to broaden their experiences and realize their potential.
About the charity
Our Trust is dedicated to fostering the education of individuals aged 0 to 25 by providing grants to support them in overcoming challenges that contribute to their personal growth and development.
Our Trustees offer grants for approved projects to individuals, schools, and charitable organizations located within the former ecclesiastical parish of Norton.
We aim to empower young people to broaden their experiences and realize their potential.
Projects
We support individuals, charities, and schools in various educational endeavours. For approved projects, we provide financial aid to support young people in the Norton area, helping them to overcome the daily challenges that they face.
We proudly fund projects run by individuals and organisations working towards improving lives.
Grants
We are committed to improving the education of individuals aged 0 to 25, by awarding grants of up to £1000 for approved projects to support them in their personal growth and development.
Our Trustee offers grants to individuals, schools, and charitable organisations located within Norton's former ecclesiastical parish. Our grants are provided to assist and equip young people with funding to help them work towards their futures.
How to apply
For Individual Projects: Prospective applicants are required to complete the individual application form, which must be accompanied by two references.
For Schools or Charities: Applications for group projects (with at least one eligible young person involved) must be submitted by the project supervisor. Grants will be disbursed to Governors or the management committee. Group application form.
Application and award criteria
Award Criteria:
Includes a charitable or community service component.
• Demonstrates realistic budgeting.
• Is well planned and well-considered.
• Emphasizes educational value, ambition, and creativity.
• Requires 50% match funding.
• Is achievable within a one-year timeframe.
Application Process:
For Individual Projects: Prospective applicants are required to complete the individual application form, which must be accompanied by two references.
For Schools or Charities: Applications for group projects (with at least one eligible young person involved) must be submitted by the project supervisor. Grants will be disbursed to Governors or the management committee. Click here for the group application form.