| Sheldon itself does not have any bursary funding, but here are some suggested resources: |
| FACT - Frederick Andrew Convalescent Trust |
| Who is eligible |
Women who have been in paid employment and are convalescing from an illness or accident
(The Trust will look most favourably at applications received within a few weeks of the convalescent break)
The Trust will give retrospective grants. |
| Application Process |
Fill in an initial assessment form in the FACT brochure or online
A second more detailed assessment form will be posted out which will need a Medical Practitioner's stamp/signature
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| Timescale |
3 - 4 weeks |
| Web site |
www.factONLINE.co.uk |
| "FACT gave me £1,000 (their maximum grant) towards the cost of my visits to Sheldon last year - so thank you for letting me know about it." parish priest. |
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| Who is eligible |
People of limited means who are recovering from illness/trauma and/or their carers
The majority of grants are given to people living in the Southwest, but others are considered |
| Application Process |
Applications are to be made on behalf of the client by a professional in the statutory/voluntary sector working with the individual/family
The form can be printed from the web site and posted
An appointment may be made with the person making the referral
The trustees meet to decide the outcome and will notify the person making the referral |
| Timescale |
2 to 4 weeks, also depending on the availability of funds |
| Web site |
www.clevedonforbes.org |
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| Corporation of the Sons of Clergy |
| Who is eligible |
Clergy of the Anglican Communion in Great Britain, Ireland and the Diocese in Europe, either active or in retirement; their widows/spouses, separated/divorced spouses, and their dependent children under the age of 25.
Grants will be given towards holidays or sabbaticals. |
| Application process |
All applicants will be required to complete a form giving full details of their and their household's financial circumstances.
Contact in writing or via email to request an application form.
The award of grants is at the discretion of the trustees. |
| Timescale |
2 - 6 weeks (depending on when the trustees meet next) |
| Web site |
www.clergycharities.org.uk |
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| Who is eligible |
Clergy in active ministry within the M25 who are Fellows or Members of
Sion College. Available for study leave, courses, etc.
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| Application process |
Applicants must complete an application form (available to download from the College website).
Grants are not normally made to an individual more than once in a two
year period.
Grants are not made for courses already underway. |
| Timescale |
Grants considered quarterly. |
| Web site |
www.sioncollege.org |
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| Who is eligible |
Clergy of specific London Deaneries or parishes
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| Application process |
Application form including means test. |
| Timescale |
Not known |
| Web site |
www.johnricecharity.org.uk |
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