Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales

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Typical grants: Up to £25,000
Where they fund: Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy
Applications: Accepted
Decisions: Three times yearly

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About Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales

Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales was established by the 16th-century will of Welsh merchant Thomas Howell and is managed by the Drapers' Company. The Fund champions educational access and social mobility for disadvantaged young people under 25 in high-deprivation areas. It is rooted in values of inclusivity, equity, and opportunity creation, and believes in reducing educational inequality, preventing exclusion, and fostering achievement irrespective of gender. What makes the Fund distinctive is its historic Welsh philanthropic roots, exclusive focus on North Wales, and local expert-led decisions.

What Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales funds

The Fund supports education-focused initiatives across primary, secondary, further, and higher levels. Activities include relieving student hardship through block grants to institutions, small capital projects that enhance learning environments, and innovative outdoor activities harnessing North Wales' landscapes for leadership and resilience training. It also funds youth development programmes, skills training, employability preparation, and prizes for outstanding performance. The Fund operates exclusively in North Wales, covering Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham.

Who can apply

Registered charities and schools based in North Wales can apply. The Fund prioritises young people facing barriers such as financial hardship, digital poverty, and academic exclusion. It values grassroots, creative, evidence-based interventions that serve under-served youth in deprived rural and urban pockets of North Wales.

How they like to fund

The Fund welcomes unsolicited applications. Applicants are asked to send a detailed proposal document explaining what their organisation does, how they intend to spend the money, and their most recent financial accounts and trustees' report.

How much does Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales give?

Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Up to £25,000

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How to apply to Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales

Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations.

Decisions are typically three times yearly.
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How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales provide?

Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales typically provides grants up to £25,000.

Where does Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales fund charities?

Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales funds charities operating in Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy.

Does Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales accept unsolicited applications?

Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales?

Thomas Howell's Education Fund for North Wales accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Decisions are typically three times yearly.