Bedales Grants Trust Fund
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bedales.org.ukAbout Bedales Grants Trust Fund
Bedales Grants Trust Fund (BGTF) is an independent charity established in 1927, dedicated to providing means-tested bursarial support for UK-resident families who face financial barriers to accessing Bedales School in Steep, Hampshire. Rooted in the school's progressive educational ethos of inclusion, fairness, and individual growth, the Trust prioritises children and young people with academic potential, creative talents in music, art, sport or drama, or a readiness to contribute to school life. While awards often consider Old Bedalian (alumni) family connections, they also extend more broadly to promote diversity and social mobility. The Trust's distinctive, century-long focus is solely on individual fee assistance for Bedales access, governed by independent trustees including Old Bedalians. It does not fund projects, core costs, capital, external charities or general educational causes.
What Bedales Grants Trust Fund funds
BGTF funds tuition fees and related costs across Bedales Prep, Senior and Dunhurst schools, with support available for entry at various stages. It also assists students with disabilities where reasonable adjustments can be made, ensuring that talented individuals are not excluded by hardship. The Trust's focus is on enabling access to Bedales School for children and young people with academic potential, creative talents in music, art, sport or drama, or a readiness to contribute to school life. Awards are made to promote diversity and social mobility, with consideration given to Old Bedalian family connections.
Who can apply
Eligibility is limited to parents of enrolled or prospective Bedales students applying through the school's admissions process; unsolicited applications from external charities or organisations are not accepted. UK residency is required, excluding overseas families. Awards are based on rigorous means-testing, with no income thresholds specified. The Trust prioritises children and young people with academic potential, creative talents, or a readiness to contribute to school life, and also supports students with disabilities where reasonable adjustments can be made.
What Bedales Grants Trust Fund doesn't fund
BGTF does not fund projects, core costs, capital, external charities or general educational causes. Its sole focus is on individual fee assistance for Bedales access, and it does not accept unsolicited applications from external organisations.
How they like to fund
BGTF provides means-tested bursarial support for tuition fees and related costs, with awards ranging from partial to full support. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; all awards are made through the school's admissions process. Funding is reviewed annually and governed by independent trustees including Old Bedalians.
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How much funding does Bedales Grants Trust Fund provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Bedales Grants Trust Fund directly for current funding levels.
Where does Bedales Grants Trust Fund fund charities?
Bedales Grants Trust Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Bedales Grants Trust Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Bedales Grants Trust Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Bedales Grants Trust Fund?
Bedales Grants Trust Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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