The Quantick Bursary Fund exists to help more young people experience all that Heatree has to offer. We believe every child and young person should have the chance to enjoy time outdoors, build confidence, and learn in a supportive environment.

Through this fund, we support children and young people under 18 who might otherwise be unable to attend a residential stay or school visit.

The bursary is named in memory of Elizabeth Quantick, who founded the Heathercombe Brake Trust in 1956.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

Christian youth groups and camps

Group leaders can apply on behalf of their group and will receive a discretionary 30% discount on the total cost of their trip.*

To be eligible:

• The visit programme will have a clear Christian focus.
• Activity sessions with Heatree Instructors are booked as part of the visit.**
• The adults and/or leaders are attending to support and guide the young people.
• At least 50% of the group must be under 18.

SEND school pupils

Pupils with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) or IHCP (Individual, Health and Care Plan) may be eligible for support.

Applications must be made by school staff with the relevant documentation as evidence of their care plan, (a care plan front cover is sufficient).

Eligible pupils receive a discretionary 30% discount on their visit.*

Application Process

Once your booking is confirmed, simply complete the relevant application form:

Group application (for youth leaders): Group Application Form

Individual application (for school staff): Individual Application Form

Send your completed form, along with any supporting documents, to: a.evans@heatree.org

We’ll review your application and confirm the outcome by email. If successful, the discount will be applied directly to your final invoice.

Decisions

Applications are reviewed by the Centre Manager, and we aim to respond within 14 working days once all required information has been received.

We will always notify you of the outcome by email. If your application is successful, the bursary will be applied to your booking.

All decisions are final.

Applications can be made all year round. For any questions, please call 01647 221307 or email a.evans@heatree.org

Additional Information

• Applications can only be made once a booking has been confirmed.
• If a booking is later cancelled, standard cancellation charges will still apply.
• We welcome donations to help grow the bursary fund and support more young people in future. If you’d like to contribute, you can donate via Stewardship: www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/quantickbursary

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

** A minimum of one activity session (half day session) should be booked for every full day of visit (not arrival or departure days). E.g. 1 full day = 1 activity session, 2 full days = 2 activity sessions.