Rand’s Educational Foundation provides educational and recreational grants for young people under the age of 25 in the villages of Ickleford, Holwell, Pirton and Stondon.
We support early years learning through annual grants for all children enrolled at preschools within our catchment, including Ickleford, Pirton and Stondon
The primary and lower schools in Ickleford, Pirton and Stondon automatically receive annual grants for the children on their roll
All students living within the Rand’s catchment area studying or training beyond GCSE at a local school or college may apply for an annual grant to help towards their studies
Annual grants are available for all young people within our catchment who are studying higher education courses at universities and colleges
Every year, Rand’s awards grants to voluntary organisations within our catchment area who provide opportunities for young people, including sport, music and recreational activities
Rand’s Educational Foundation supports young people under the age of 25 in Ickleford, Holwell, Pirton and Stondon. We offer a range of financial support through the award of grants to individuals, educational establishments and voluntary organisations.
Two pre-schools within our catchment area are currently awarded grants depending on the numbers of children attending. These are paid annually with the funds usually allocated to the purchase of new games, toys and creative materials.
Primary and pre-schools within our catchment area benefit from automatic annual grants based on the total number of students enrolled at the school. The funds are distributed annually and the school may allocate resource where it is required.
We also offer financial awards to young people living within our catchment area who are in full time education and training in sixth form, further education colleges and Universities. Applying for these awards is quick and simple and provides help with the extra cost of studying.
Students enrolled in higher education courses at universities and colleges may apply for a generous award to give them a little extra help whilst studying. These are available annually to students whose home address is within our defined catchment area.
We welcome speculative applications from individuals who are committed to excellence in their chosen field, be that music, dance, creative arts, sport or recreation, including World Challenge expeditions.
Additional funding is sometimes vital to voluntary organisations and Rand’s encourages applications from any organisation within its catchment area that engages young people. Awards are made to support sports clubs, scouts, cubs and guides amongst many others.
Congratulations to all students from Ickleford, Holwell, Pirton and Lower Stondon who have secured a place at College or University for September 2021. Did you know you that if you are aged between 16 and 24 years old you are…
Calling all Voluntary Organisations – don’t miss out on potential funding. The deadline for receipt of applications for Rand’s Educational Foundation grant is 3rd February 2021. If you have a requirement for a project or equipment within your youth-oriented organisation,…
It’s not to late to apply for an individual grant for this academic year. If you are in Further or Higher education, live in Holwell, Ickleford, Pirton or Stondon and are aged between 16 and 24 you may be eligible…
We are very grateful to Rand’s Educational Foundation who have generously provided an annual grant to Pirton Pre-School for many years. These grants have enabled us to purchase those larger items that would otherwise take many many fundraising events to obtain. They have also allowed us to make improvements to both our indoor and outdoor spaces which have provided the children with new experiences and more opportunities to develop their own imagination and creativity
Rand’s Educational Foundation contributed towards my World Challenge expedition to Cambodia and Thailand. The trip was a huge opportunity for me and developed new skills and an appreciation of the wider world.
Rand’s Educational Foundation have supported Ickleford VC Primary School for many years, donating money annually to support those ‘little extras’ for the children that the school budget just can’t manage to provide.
