Hockerill Educational Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- United Kingdom
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Bi annually
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hockerillfoundation.org.ukAbout Hockerill Educational Foundation
The Hockerill Educational Foundation is a Christian educational trust that supports the advancement of education, with a particular focus on Religious Education (RE). Rooted in the legacy of a historic Church of England teacher training college, they fund training, project delivery, and related activities that strengthen RE teaching and faith-based learning. Guided by their Christian ethos, they prioritise practical impact on RE pedagogy and church educational outreach. The Foundation runs three grant programmes: individual grants for students and teachers, diocesan grants for faith-based organisations in the Chelmsford and St Albans dioceses, and a separate programme for organisations across the UK. Their distinctive commitment is to Religious Education and Christian faith development.
What Hockerill Educational Foundation funds
The Foundation funds training, project delivery, and salaries that advance education, with a particular emphasis on Religious Education (RE). Individual grants support students and teachers pursuing RE-related training, with priority given to those teaching RE. Diocesan grants support faith-based organisations within the Dioceses of Chelmsford and St Albans for projects, training, and salaries. The grants for organisations programme supports registered charities, faith groups, and schools across the UK for projects, training, and salaries. They do not fund general appeals for funds or purposes that are clearly the responsibility of another body.
Who can apply
The Foundation welcomes applications from individuals, registered charities, faith groups, and schools. Individual grants are for students and teachers, with priority given to those teaching Religious Education and taking financial circumstances into account. Diocesan grants are for faith-based organisations within the Dioceses of Chelmsford and St Albans. The grants for organisations programme is open to registered charities, faith groups, and schools across the UK. The Foundation prefers applicants aligned with its Christian ethos.
What Hockerill Educational Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund general appeals for funds or purposes that are clearly the responsibility of another body. Late applications for diocesan grants are not accepted.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers both one-off and multi-year grants, depending on the programme. They welcome unsolicited applications. Their funding style supports projects, training, and salaries, with a focus on practical impact in Religious Education and Christian faith development.
How much does Hockerill Educational Foundation give?
Hockerill Educational Foundation runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Apply by letter
- 1 rounds a year
- Apply by letter
- 1 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
- Apply by letter
- 1 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Hockerill Educational Foundation funds — and what they won't
Priority to teaching Religious Education. Financial circumstances and needs of the student are taken into account.
The full exclusions list (3)
- It is not possible to consider late applications in this category.
- General appeals for funds.
- Purposes that are the clear responsibility of another body
Good to know
How to apply to Hockerill Educational Foundation
Hockerill Educational Foundation takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Decisions are typically bi annually.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Hockerill Educational Foundation provide?
Hockerill Educational Foundation runs 3 grant programmes — Grants for Organisations: £500 – £10,000 · Individual Grants: £500 – £1,250.
Where does Hockerill Educational Foundation fund charities?
Hockerill Educational Foundation funds charities operating in United Kingdom.
Does Hockerill Educational Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Hockerill Educational Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Hockerill Educational Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: It is not possible to consider late applications in this category.; General appeals for funds.; Purposes that are the clear responsibility of another body. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Hockerill Educational Foundation?
Hockerill Educational Foundation takes applications via email application. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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