Hampshire Old Industrial & Reformatory Schools Fund (HOIRST)
The fund was formed from the Waterloo Old Industrial School Fund and Hampshire Reformatory School Fund originally from 1920s, which amalgamated in 1978 to support children in care and care leavers in education. In exceptional circumstances an award of a higher amount may be offered. Applicants may only receive one grant per year.
Programme Overview
Status: Open
Opening Date: 31/10/2022
Closing Date: 31/11/2023
Minimum Grant: £50
Maximum Grant: £500
Location: Hampshire,
Causes: Education & Training, Individuals who are or have been in care with Hampshire County Council (HCC) and are seeking education, Individuals who have been resident in Hampshire and in the care of HCC but are now living elsewhere
Criteria
General Eligibility
Applicants must be over 18 years
Individuals who are or have been in care with Hampshire County Council (HCC) and are seeking education.
Individuals who have been resident in Hampshire and in the care of HCC but are now living elsewhere are eligible to apply.
An offer of a place in education, training or employment should be held or on offer.
Target Beneficiaries.
To support the development of young people who are 18 to 25 years old. Consideration will be given to those who can demonstrate they are entering:
· Further Education (A Level and above), BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3), NVQ 3, Higher Education (Degree Level and above), HNC, HND, Internships, Apprenticeships, employment and associated extracurricular activities
· Have a place on a course leading to a nationally recognised qualification relevant to their chosen career
· Have a place on a course that will lead to a specialism relevant to the chosen career
Acceptable Projects
Equipment associated with activity or course
Driving lessons may be supported if the person has sufficient qualifications to obtain work and can demonstrate that the use of a vehicle is essential for that purpose
Public transport costs may be supported if the person can demonstrate the purchase of a railcard or other subsidised travel scheme is necessary for their project/course
Exclusions
Persons who have NOT been in the care of Hampshire County Council
International projects and travel
Any party-political activity
Commercial ventures
Proselytising activities, ie active promotion of a specific religion or belief system
Other Notes
Please print and complete the form and email to: grantsadmin@hiwcf.com
