Educational Trusts

Barningham Relief in Need Charity

Students who currently live in the village of Barningham and have lived there for at least one year, can apply to the Barningham Charity for help while at university or college or when commencing an apprenticeship.

A sum of up to £500 is paid annually for up to three years.

The application form on the link below should be returned, together with a letter giving the reason for the application, to:

Mr William Martineau, Barningham House, Bardwell Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DF,

Mrs Lesley Williams, 15 Millfield Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DX

Barningham Relief in Need Charity Application Form

Calthorpe and Edwards Educational Foundation

The Calthorpe and Edwards Educational Foundation is a charity which was set up to help local students attending University or College to buy books and equipment for a Course in Further Education, this includes vocational qualifications.

The annual grant is paid in three termly instalments and is approximately £360 per annum, however, this amount may vary from year to year dependent on the number of applicants.

The grant, which is usually limited to a maximum of three years, may be extended, at the discretion of the Trustees, by one or two years but to no person over the age of 25.  Eligible students who can receive a grant must live in one of the thirteen villages listed below:

Ampton, Ingham, Great or Little Livermere, Timworth, Culford, Fornham St Genevieve, Fornham St Martin, Troston, Great Barton, Ixworth, West Stow, Wordwell

Completed application forms should be sent to rgboswell@care4free.net.  Further information is available from Mrs Rosemary Boswell (Clerk) on 01284 728199.

Calthorpe & Edwards Educational Foundation Application Form

Drinkstone Educational Charity

Funding for Educational Costs
When Drinkstone School closed (July 1986) and was sold, the money from the sale was used to set up Drinkstone Educational Charity. The interest from this fund is used to support Drinkstone residents with educational activities in the widest sense.

The charity is run by a small committee of local residents and meets 3 times a year to consider applications and make awards.

Could you or your family benefit?
Are you (or a family member) starting or already engaged in an educational activity? You may be able to apply for support — all ages welcome and there is no means testing.

Examples of what we’ve supported before
✔️ College & university books and equipment
✔️ School trips & World Challenge trips
✔️ Sports lessons
✔️ Vocational training, courses and equipment for new careers
✔️ Local clubs and classes in Drinkstone

How to apply
You can find an application form on the village website: www.drinkstonevillage.co.uk
Or simply email the Secretary: DrinkstoneEdCharity@gmail.com

Please include a short paragraph with: 
✔️ Your name and Drinkstone address
✔️ The activity (what it is, where and when it will take place)
✔️ The likely costs

Get in touch to see if we can help!

The Rick Keeling Memorial Trust

The Rick Keeling Memorial Trust was established to enable students to fulfil an ambition in living a life of adventure, challenge and enlightenment. 

In previous years students have received funding towards equipment for enhancing their work in art, music and drama; for attendance on courses run by organisations from which students could benefit; for individual project work; and in order to take part in various expeditions all around the World.  

The Rick Keeling Trust was established in 1989 following the untimely death of Rick Keeling, the then Head of Science at Thurston Upper School. 

Rick Keeling would have been very proud of the achievements of all the many students who have to date received financial backing and support from the Trust.

The Rick Keeling Memorial Trust Application Form

If you would like to apply for financial backing please complete the Application Form and return it to Ms Taylor, Principal:  admin@thurstoncollege.org.

The William and Ellen Vinten Trust

The William and Ellen Vinten Trust has several aims but its principal activity is to pursue initiatives which increase the interest of school and college students in the Bury St Edmunds area in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects. The goal is to increase the numbers of students who might consider careers in the engineering disciplines and to improve their levels of attainment.

With this aim in mind, the Trust currently offers the following:

• Help to individual students wishing to access courses, competitions and other activities, which are aimed at providing excellence in STEM subjects
• The appointment of Vinten Ambassadors - Year 12/13 students who assist the promotion of the aims of the Trust
• Vinten Bursaries for students who are studying engineering at degree level - a bursary of £1500 a year for the duration of the course is awarded to one student each year
•  'The Bury St Edmunds Engineering Experience' - a bi-annual residential engineering course open to Year 9 and Year 10 students
• Financial support for students attending Smallpeice Trust residential courses.  The Smallpeice Trust provides exciting programmes for students interested in STEM subjects www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/

If you want to know more then talk to Mrs Chilton, STEM Coordinator (mchilton@thurstoncollege.org) or contact David Marriott, WEVT Trustee at vinten@vintentrust.org.uk.

Website: www.vintentrust.org.uk/