Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity
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- Typical grants
- £50 – £1,000
- Where they fund
- Stroud, Rodborough
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Postal application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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stroudrodboroughec.orgAbout Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity
Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity is a local grant-making trust that supports the education of young people under 25 in a defined area of Gloucestershire. Its mission is to promote educational opportunities and remove financial barriers for children and young people, particularly those in need. The charity has roots in longstanding local endowments and focuses on providing special benefits beyond those offered by local authorities. It is guided by values of equal access and holistic enrichment, funding a wide range of educational activities that enhance learning and personal development.
What Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity funds
The charity funds educational enrichment for young people, including educational trips, specialist equipment, books, musical instruments, and music or drama lessons. It supports projects for Stroud High, Marling, and Archway schools, such as art kilns, performance audio, and outdoor education bikes. Grants are available to individuals living in specific parishes: Bisley, Chalford, Cranham, Horsley, Kings Stanley, Leonard Stanley, Minchinhampton, Miserden, Oakridge, Painswick, Randwick, Rodborough, Stonehouse, Thrupp, Whiteshill, Woodchester, Nailsworth Urban District, and Pitchcombe. The focus is on activities that go beyond core educational provision.
Who can apply
Individuals under 25 who live in the defined geographic area of Stroud and Rodborough and surrounding parishes are eligible to apply. The charity also supports school projects, but only for Stroud High, Marling, and Archway schools. Applications from other schools are not accepted. There are no income limits, but the charity prioritises those in financial need. Unsolicited applications are welcomed via a downloadable form.
What Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund applications from schools other than Stroud High, Marling, and Archway. It also does not support non-educational activities, core costs, or capital building projects.
How they like to fund
The charity provides grants that are needs-led and responsive, supporting a wide range of educational enrichment activities. It welcomes unsolicited applications and makes grants to both individuals and schools. The funding is typically one-off and tailored to the specific needs of the applicant.
How much does Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity give?
Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 10 sourced facts
- 4 rounds a year
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What Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity funds — and what they won't
Promoting education of young people in the local area; supporting educational trips, specialist equipment, books, musical instruments, music and drama lessons; funding projects for Stroud High, Marling, and Archway schools.
The full exclusions list (1)
- Applications from schools other than Stroud High, Marling, and Archway are not currently accepted. Applicants must be under 25 and live in the defined area.
Good to know
How to apply to Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity
Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity takes applications via postal application.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity's application asks
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“FULL NAME OF APPLICANT First names: Surname:”
“HOME ADDRESS Postcode:”
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity provide?
Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity typically provides grants of £50 - £1,000.
Where does Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity fund charities?
Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity funds charities operating in Stroud, Rodborough.
Does Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Applications from schools other than Stroud High, Marling, and Archway are not currently accepted. Applicants must be under 25 and live in the defined area.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity?
Stroud and Rodborough Educational Charity takes applications via postal application. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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