Sir Thomas Widdrington (Educational) Trust

Charity No. 505778

The Sir Thomas Widdrington Trust is a charity with the objectives of:-

Promoting the education (including academic, social, sporting and vocational) of persons under the age of 25 years who are in need of financial assistance; who are (or have a parent who is), resident in the Parishes of Stamfordham, Belsay, Capheaton and Matfen; OR who have attended as a pupil at Stamfordham or Belsay schools. This can be by way of direct payments to families, or through the provision of equipment, services and facilities to Stamfordham and Belsay schools.

The trust has been in operation since 1878; awarding individual and school grants to further the education of local pupils.

Previously Stamfordham and Belsay Schools have used the funding for additional staffing, trips and excursions, funding specific whole school projects, transport into areas which are a direct contrast to our rural environment, visiting artists, writers and cultural events. The trust has really broadened access to the pupils’ experiences.

Individual grants have helped pupils with sports development training, degree level studies, study equipment such as laptops and musical instruments, vocational training, research projects abroad, transport costs to further education and access to school visits.

Applications are totally confidential, anonymous, open to all, and are weighed only against the objectives of the charity stated above.

If you wish to apply for a grant or serve your local community as a possible future Trustee then please get in touch.

You can contact the Trust in confidence by email: chair@sirthomaswiddringtontrust.org