Welcome to the Archbishop Abbot's Exhibition Foundation

Welcome to the Archbishop Abbot's Exhibition Foundation

Awarding grants for young people who need a hand in Guildford and Waverley

About Archbishop Abbot

George Abbot was born in 1562 in Guildford. He went the Free Grammar School before going to Oxford University. He was appointed Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, and became Bishop of London in 1610. A year later In 1611 he was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury. He crowned Charles 1st in 1626 and died in 1633.

Types of Grants Awarded

Grants of £50 - £1,250 can be awarded to qualifying individuals for fees, facilities, courses and the like as well as for any school, college, university or other place of learning approved by the Trustees. Applicants must be in need of financial assistance. Letters of support from a professional or someone who knows the individual would be useful.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Trustees consider all applications at meetings which take place three times a year in January, May and September.

Applications need to be with the Clerk by the end of the month preceeding the meeting. It is possible that applications could be considered as emergencies between these times.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT


The Foundation's Grant Criteria.

As the Archbishop Abbot's Exhibition Foundation is a small one, we support young people who need us the most with grant from £50 to £1,000 depending on circumstance. The main criteria for qualification are below.

YOUR AGE

Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 28 inclusive. ...

YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS

Applicants must demonstrate a specific need for financial assistance.  ...

WHERE YOU LIVE

Typically resident or at school in Guildford or Waverley. ...

WHAT CAN THE GRANTS BE USED FOR?


Grants can be awarded for the following;

To cover the cost of fees or maintenance at the place of learning. For books, equipment, clothing, tools etc required for a course, or required after a course to prepare for entry in to a profession or trade. To cover the cost or recreational pursuites while at the college or school, including sports, music and other artistic activities.

Examples of Grants Awarded


Here are some illustrations of what we might award a grant for.

Studying

Such as

If you would like financial assistance with a course....

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Educational trips

Such as

Where a student needs financial support for learning opportunity ...

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Helping to help

Such as

Where you benefit with a project to help others ...

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Helping Young People in Guildford and Waverley


Proud to support the future of our community

Contact Us

Archbishop Abbot's Exhibition Foundation

c/o The Clerk Richard Middlehurst
17 Ashdale, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4QP
United Kingdom

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