Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity: Personal Grants

Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity: Personal Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity
Amount: More than £1,000
Last Updated: July 25, 2025

Summary

The Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity provides personal grants to support individuals pursuing careers in teaching Religious Education and Ministry. It focuses on those in the Salisbury Diocese and neighboring areas, aiding in educational advancement through financial assistance for higher education, vocational training, and professional development. Grants range from £50 to £2,500, with specific bursaries available for aspiring RE teachers. The charity aims to enhance the quality and quantity of qualified RE educators in the region.

Overview

Welcome to the Charity Sarum St Michael Educational Charity supports religious education by giving grants to individuals and organisations. We can support students in further education pursuing a career in teaching Religious Education (RE) and those pursuing a career in Ministry. We also support parishes, schools and other organisations broadening religious education and increasing access to religions and world views. The Charity focuses on those living, working, studying or operating in the Salisbury Diocese. However, individuals living or studying in neighbouring Dioceses (Bath & Wells, Bristol, Exeter, Oxford and Winchester Dioceses) may also apply. Please check the criteria closely. Mission and Core Objectives The object of the Charity is the advancement of education in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Church of England in one or more of the following ways: In the promotion of the education and training of persons who are, or intend to become, engaged as teachers or otherwise in work connected with religious education;In the promotion of research in, and development of, religious education;In the provision and conduct, or assistance in the provision and conduct, of a chapel and chaplaincy providing for students’ religious worship, instruction and care;In the promotion of education by the provision of instruction, classes, lectures, books, libraries and reading rooms;In making grants to persons in need of financial assistance to enable them to attend an establishment of higher or further education or otherwise to pursue their education;And in such ways as the Governors may from time to time determine. Personal Grants The charity makes personal grants to increase the numbers of qualified RE teachers and/or to improve the skills and qualifications of experienced RE teachers to help them stay in the profession. University courses in other subjects especially access to university or foundation courses will be considered for mature students who did not have the opportunity to pursue higher education when they were younger. Vocational courses that help a person to pursue a career in the service of others are also considered by the charity i.e. social services, nursing, sign language to help within a ministry. The charity supports clergy with their continuous professional development, sabbaticals, attendance at conferences and those training to be self-supporting Ministers may apply for resources and travel. Students over the age of 18 doing a Gap Year either in UK or abroad may be considered for funding towards their project/work. RE Teaching Bursaries and Retention Bonus For those wishing to pursue a career in teaching RE as a specialism the charity can grant: £1,000 bursary per year for the 1st degree (undergraduate degree) up to a maximum of 4 years. £2,500 bursary for the PGCE or other non-salaried initial teacher training including within schools. Initial payments are made on proof of a place offered. Second and subsequent payments are made on receipt of a satisfactory progress report and confirmation of a secured place for the following year. £3,000 RE Teacher Retention Bonus can be offered to a bursary recipient who has: completed the PGCE or equivalent Teaching Qualification (TQ)completed the Newly Qualified Teacher inductionbeen employed as RE Lead across a primary school for 2 years or;been employed in a secondary school as a RE teacher, teaching the subject for most of their time, for a period of 2 years. In the case of a Bursary one of the references accompanying your application must be from the higher education institution at which you will study. For the RE Teacher Retention Bonus one of the references must be from your Head Teacher. N.B. It is recommended that you apply as early as possible. N.B. Personal grants awarded will be between £50 and £2,500, with the exception of the RE Teacher Retention Bonus which is £3,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Am I eligible for a Personal Grant?Do you live or study in Salisbury Diocese? Or one of it’s neighbours? (Bath & Wells, Bristol, Exeter, Oxford and Winchester Dioceses)Are you 18 years old or over? Are your studies planned for a date in the future? Does your course of study/project meet our Mission and Core Objects? Can you provide 2 references; one personal but not a relative and one associated with your course of study/profession/project?If the answer is YES to all 5 questions please go ahead and make an application. If you are not sure get in touch with us.

Ineligibility

Retrospective Applications NOT accepted