Grants

IMPORTANT NOTE - DLC receives no Government Funding which means that it is not registered with the LSC (Local Skills Council). Unfortunately, although many funding sources are fine for DLC student, this also means that certain sources of grant funding, specifically ILAs (Individual Learner Accounts), are not available to our students. If you are applying for funding, please check first with the funding body. We are happy to help advise on specific queries.

Student Cash Point is a comprehensive source of information on grants, loans, bursaries, scholarships and awards available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UK. Millions of pounds worth of funding is up for grabs each year from the government, charitable trusts and universities to help students cover course costs, rent, and all the other little living expenses that quickly add up. Register for FREE at Student Cash Point and see what's on offer to ease the financial burden of going to college or university.

Grants information for the British charitable and non-profit sector. http://www.access-funds.co.uk/index.htm
This site aims to provide the latest funding information from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos. Access Funds has a range of services to help you fundraise. These include our email services and training courses. The site also contains directories of funding programmes and guides to funding. Click here for FREE 7 day trial

The Princes Trust http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
If you're trying to get into a job, training or education, but lack the funds, see if you're eligible for a Prince's Trust Development Award.

Grants for Individuals.org .uk http://www.grantsforindividuals.org.uk/Default.aspx
This website contains details of over 3,500 trusts operating both nationally and locally. These trusts collectively have £362 million available each year. Prior to the launch of this website, the content has featured in A Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need and its sister publication The Educational Grants Directory. First published in 1987 and 1988 respectively, they have for many years been seen as the standard reference guide on charitable funds for individuals in need. They have been very popular with Citizens Advice, school/university welfare offices, other welfare organisations, libraries and other reference points. We aim to include all publicly-registered charities which give at least £500 a year to individuals, although most give much more than this. However it costs money to subscribe, we would suggest that you go to your local library and see if you can access it from their web-based resources.

Fund finder http://www.funderfinder.org.uk/personalsupport.php
If you need to find money for individuals, there are some useful directories and web-based resources dealing with sources of money for individuals in need and with educational grants:

Council for International Education www.ukcosa.org.uk
The website of the Council for International Education. It gives help and advice to prospective students from overseas. The site includes details of charitable trusts which give support international students, as well as links to other useful sites, such as the British Council.

RDInfo www.rdinfo.org.uk
Produced by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, this site is a comprehensive digest of health-related research funding and training opportunities. Includes information on charitable trusts as well as other funding bodies and travel awards.

The British Council www.britishcouncil.org
The British Council website includes sources of funding for students, teachers, young people and adult learners.

British Council Education & Training Group www.britishcouncil.org/education/index.htm
10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN. Tel:020 7389 4383.
The Education and Training Section provides a range of help to students, teachers, young people and adult learners, both from abroad and from the UK. This includes information about courses, work experience in the UK and abroad, exchange visits overseas and programmes for adult learners. They have information about grants, scholarships and other sources of funding for all of these.

EGAS - The Educational Grants Advisory Service www.egas-online.org
EGAS, Family Welfare Association, 501-505 Kingsland Road, London E8 4AU.
EGAS was set up to help secure funding for students, particularly those who are disadvantaged. It mainly helps students who are "taking their first steps on the educational ladder, regardless of age." They primarily assist students who cannot receive statutory funding, with priority to lone parents, the disabled, refugees, and people from under-privileged backgrounds or in exceptional circumstances. EGAS can advise on possible sources of funding. You will need to send a SAE and in return EGAS will send you an Information Form to complete.

Citizens Advice Bureau
Local Citizens Advice Bureaux provide free, confidential and impartial advice on every subject. They provide advice and information; advocacy and negotiation; and representation. They can help with most debt problems; benefit entitlement; housing and employment issues. You can find the location of your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau from your local library or in your local telephone directory.

Learndirect www.learndirect.co.uk
Freephone 0800 100 900. Learndirect is a free telephone helpline to help with career and learning opportunities including financing study. Learndirect is available between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 12 noon on Saturdays.