Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust
The Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust was established by the University of Nottingham and Sir David Samworth to advance education in the communities served by the Nottingham University Samworth Academies Trust, chiefly in Nottingham's Bilborough area. Its mission centres on educational enrichment, equity and sustainability, using endowment income to fund opportunities that go beyond standard academy budgets. The aim is to foster personal growth, cultural awareness and social mobility, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Trust's funding character is that of a targeted internal resource, channelling support towards projects that make a direct difference to students facing financial or social barriers.
What Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust funds
The Trust supports student-facing projects that broaden horizons and encourage community engagement. Funded activities include international trips, sports, arts programmes, extracurricular activities and personal development initiatives. Projects must benefit local students in Bilborough and surrounding areas, with priority given to diverse students facing financial or social barriers. The Trust favours innovative enrichments that complement statutory education rather than replace it, and expects funded work to deliver direct benefits to students within the academy network.
Who can apply
Eligibility is strictly limited to staff within the Nottingham University Samworth Academies Trust's own academies. External organisations, independent charities and unsolicited applicants are not considered. Projects must serve local students in Bilborough and surrounding areas. There are no income size rules or religious restrictions, so any member of staff within the trust's academies can propose a project that supports the priority student groups described above.
What Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not provide retrospective funding for costs already incurred, nor does it support core operational costs. It only considers projects from within the Trust's own academies; external organisations and unsolicited applications fall outside its remit.
How they like to fund
Funding is drawn from an endowment and awarded as a targeted internal resource for lasting educational impact. The Trust works exclusively with existing partners within its academy network and does not accept unsolicited applications. Support is project-specific rather than ongoing, with no core or retrospective funding.
How much does Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust give?
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How to apply to Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust
Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust provide?
Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust fund charities?
Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust?
Nottingham University Samworth Academies Endowment Trust 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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