Rand's Educational Foundation

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Typical grants: £200 – £3,000
Where they fund: Ickleford, Holwell, Pirton, Stondon
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form
Decisions: Once per year

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About Rand's Educational Foundation

Rand's Educational Foundation was established under the 1706 will of John Rand and is guided by a sense of community stewardship and a belief in equitable access to opportunity. It supports the educational, recreational and personal development of young people under 25 in the parishes of Holwell, Ickleford and Pirton in Hertfordshire, and Stondon in Bedfordshire. The Foundation funds further and higher education costs for individuals aged 16-25, and makes annual grants to voluntary organisations for projects benefiting local children and young people. They favour grassroots, community-led enrichment that builds skills, confidence and social bonds.

What Rand's Educational Foundation funds

The Foundation supports education and skills development through further and higher education grants for individuals. For voluntary organisations, they fund projects in children and youth, sport and recreation, arts and culture, and community development. Supported costs include equipment, project delivery, capital works, events, and training. All funding is restricted to the parishes of Holwell, Ickleford, Pirton in Hertfordshire, and Stondon in Bedfordshire. Individual grants are for young people aged 16-25 pursuing further or higher education.

Who can apply

Applications are accepted from individuals aged 16-25 who reside in the area of benefit, and from voluntary organisations including community groups, unincorporated associations, registered charities, schools, and faith groups. Organisations must be based in and serve young people under 25 within the parishes of Holwell, Ickleford, Pirton, or Stondon. The Foundation prioritises grassroots, community-led groups that provide enrichment activities for local children and young people.

What Rand's Educational Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not support paid placement years as part of a course, PhD studies, ongoing or recurring costs such as subscriptions, or retrospective grants. Grants are not made to other registered charities unless they are voluntary organisations (including pre-schools) that benefit young people under 25 in the area of benefit.

How they like to fund

Individual further and higher education grants are awarded for up to three years. Organisational grants are made annually and require a co-funding contribution of at least 25% of total project costs. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications from eligible individuals and organisations.

How much does Rand's Educational Foundation give?

Rand's Educational Foundation runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 39 sourced facts

Annual Grants to Voluntary OrganisationsCurrently closed

Online application form
1 rounds a year
Match funding required

Further Education Grants (Individuals)Rolling applications

Typically £140

Online application form
Multi-year funding

Higher Education Grants (Individuals)Rolling applications

Typically £630

Online application form
Multi-year funding

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What Rand's Educational Foundation funds — and what they won't

Where they fund

IcklefordHolwellPirtonStondon

Costs they'll cover

EquipmentProject deliveryCapital works & buildingsEventsTraining

They don't fund

Ongoing or recurring costs or subscriptions etc.Retrospective grants

The full exclusions list (3)

Grants will not be made to other registered Charities and the like unless the same are voluntary organisations (including pre-schools) which benefit young people under the age of 25 who reside in the area of benefit.
Paid placement years as part of the course are not usually supported.
Paid placement years as part of the course are not usually supported. PhD studies are not supported.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthEducation

How to apply to Rand's Educational Foundation

Rand's Educational Foundation takes applications via online form.

Published programme route: online application form.
Decisions are typically once per year.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Rand's Educational Foundation's application asks

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Question 1

“Full name of Organisation”

Question 2

“Contact person”

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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Rand's Educational Foundation provide?

Rand's Educational Foundation runs 3 grant programmes — Further Education Grants (Individuals): Typically £140 · Higher Education Grants (Individuals): Typically £630.

Where does Rand's Educational Foundation fund charities?

Rand's Educational Foundation funds charities operating in Ickleford, Holwell, Pirton, Stondon.

Does Rand's Educational Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Rand's Educational Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Rand's Educational Foundation not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Grants will not be made to other registered Charities and the like unless the same are voluntary organisations (including pre-schools) which benefit young people under the age of 25 who reside in the area of benefit.; Paid placement years as part of the course are not usually supported.; Paid placement years as part of the course are not usually supported. PhD studies are not supported.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Rand's Educational Foundation?

Rand's Educational Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.