Training Bursary for those Experiencing Financial Hardship

This training bursary is targeted at trainees and prospective trainees experiencing financial hardship. It is sponsored by DCA Consulting and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople.

Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills.

Many people are dissuaded from training in heritage crafts because of the cost, and therefore the make-up of the sector is not truly representative of the mix of backgrounds that make up the UK as a whole. This bursary has been set up to help cover or subsidise the cost of training for someone who would otherwise be prevented from pursuing this career path as a result of the cost.

You could be just starting out on your journey in craft or at the point where you want to turn a hobby into a career, or you could already be a maker who is looking to further develop your heritage craft skills.

If you are new to a craft and you would like assistance with finding a trainer, please get in touch and we will do what we can to help. Successful applicants will be supported by the Heritage Crafts team to develop an action plan. We will work with you to monitor progress and support you to achieve your aims.

What can this grant be used for?

There are a number of routes to learning a craft skill. Applicants can apply for a grant for any amount up to £4,000 which can cover or contribute towards:

  • the costs of training with a craftsperson;

  • the costs of attending a specialist training course;

  • the costs of attending an accredited training course;

  • undertaking a self-directed programme of training with one or more craftspeople;

The bursary cannot be used for:

  • exhibitions or other awareness-raising activities;

  • writing publications or books;

  • general living expenses;

  • marketing activities, website development etc.

  • buying specialist tools or materials;

  • buying books and study materials.

For more details and application, follow the link here

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