We want as many young people as possible to benefit from an enriching experience in the outdoors and provide opportunities where they can learn more about the Christian faith; whether they take part in a Christian youth group or summer camp, or through a school residential.

Based on our charitable aims, the purpose of the Quantick Bursary fund is to enable disadvantaged children and young people (under 18) to come to Heatree, who might not otherwise get the opportunity to do so.

The bursary is in memory of Elizabeth Quantick, who officially started the Heathercombe Brake Trust charity in 1956.

Who Can Apply?

Christian Youth Groups or Youth Camps

Group leaders apply for funding on behalf of the youth group* as a whole; a discount of 30% will be applied to the total group charge.* The following criteria must be met to be eligible for funding:

• The programme will have a clear Gospel focus.
• There will be input from Heatree staff throughout the visit through booked activity sessions.
• The adults/leaders will be coming to serve and teach the young people rather than be taught themselves.
• At least 50% of the group is in the Under 18 category (4-17 years old).

SEND School Pupils

School pupils will need to have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) or an IHCP (Individual, Health and Care Plan) in place to be eligible. School staff will need to complete an application form on the young person’s behalf and provide evidence of their EHCP or IHCP (for GDPR purposes, a care plan front cover is sufficient). A discount of 30% will be applied to the cost of the trip.*

Application Process

Once you have provided us with your booking form, download an application form which can be found below.

For group leaders applying on behalf of a group: Group Application Form

For school staff applying on behalf of a pupil with SEND: Individual Application Form

Please email your completed application form along with any supporting documents to: a.evans@heatree.org

The outcome of all applications will be made by email and if successful, the amount awarded will be deducted from the final invoice.

Decisions

All applications will be reviewed by the Centre Manager and an outcome decision made within 14 working days from the receipt of the application (provided that all the information required has been received). All outcome decisions are final and there is no appeals process.

There is no deadline to apply, applications can be made all year round. The fund is administered by the Heatree office team. For any questions, please call 01647 221307 or email a.evans@heatree.org

Additional Information

Please remember that we can only accept applications from groups who have submitted a booking form.

If the organisation/school subsequently cancels their booking, any payments not covered by the bursary would still be payable, subject to Heatree’s standard cancellation charges.

We are continually fundraising for this fund so if you would like to make a donation, please visit: www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/quantickbursary

Feedback

As part of the process of receiving the fund, we will ask all recipients to complete a feedback questionnaire so we can see the impact this fund is having on children and young people. This will also help strengthen the future and potential of the fund in order to help more individuals. You can access the form here: Quantick Bursary Feedback Questionnaire

* The discount covers the cost of accommodation, catering (if applicable), activities and transport whilst on the residential visit; it does not cover travel to and from the Centre or other costs added by the applying organisation.