On April 26, Geoff Fisher and Richard Tyler went to Bishop Laney Sixth Form to give advice to over 50 students on the process of claiming grants from the Foundation, for their time in apprenticeships or at University.

The foundation helps students and apprentices that reside in Ely or Soham, with funding towards their education or training equipment.

Students going to university can apply for a grant for the purchase of books or equipment. The trustees may consider grants for items other than books and equipment, but you would have to provide evidence for your need, along with additional supporting information the trustees may deem appropriate.

Apprentices of all trades and vocations can apply for a grant. The trustees may consider short term apprenticeships too. Grants are paid in instalments at the beginning of your apprenticeship and at the end of each year, as long as the foundation receives a satisfactory report from your employer each October. In the case of longer-term apprenticeships, grants awarded to employers are paid in two equal instalments at the beginning and at the end of the apprenticeship.

If you would like to apply for a grant from The Bishop Laney Foundation, please download the relevant Application Form on the Grants page here, and complete it in your own handwriting, as only handwritten applications will be considered.