Financial Support for Schools, Families and Individuals, updated July 2026
At Education Destination we have always worked with schools to carefully tailor residential programmes to fit each specific budget and set of outcomes, however we recognise that despite our best efforts financial challenges prevent some students from taking part.
We've worked with a number of charities and other organisations that support individuals, families or schools to ensure that as many students as possible can participate. In some cases the individual student is expected to apply, and in others the family or school can request assistance.
The Tony Trust
Families apply directly to the trust where individual cases are discussed and a donation towards the cost of the trip is awarded.
Link: https://www.thetonytrust.org/apply
Evolve Advice
The "Get Out!" Grant helps schools with a financial contribution towards activities outside the classroom, including residential trips.
Link: https://www.evolveadvice.co.uk/grants
Alpkit Foundation
Focusing on small awards that have a direct impact with support typically in the region of £50 to £500 to individuals, groups, schools and organisations to get people outdoors and have great experiences that otherwise couldn't happen.
Link: https://alpkit.com/pages/foundation-apply
Jack Petchey Foundation
Educational Visit grants of up to £1200 available to secondary schools based in London or in Essex
Link: https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/opportunities/grant-programmes/educational-visits/
Ernest Cook Outdoor Essentials Grant
Grants of up to £1000 to help with transport costs for schools intending to incorporate outdoor activities, especially those connecting with nature rather than adventurous activities. Open to state schools based in the following postcode areas: BB, CA, FY, LA, PR, GL, SN, BS, BA20/21/22, LE
Link: https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/everything-outdoors/outdoor-essentials-grant/
Henry Smith Foundation Holiday Grants
One-off grants for schools to take children aged 13 and under on short residential trips with prioritisation for groups supporting disabled children
Link: https://henrysmith.foundation/grants/holiday-grants/
Happy Days
Representatives of groups of children aged 3-17 with additional needs can apply for assistance with the costs of arranging group activity holidays.
Link: https://www.happydayscharity.org/applications
AMFT Awards
Grants to help disadvantaged young people develop an interest in outdoor activities including at outdoor centres. Encourages applications from individuals that have also undertaken some of their own fundraising.
Link: https://www.andyfanshawe.org/information_for_applicants.php
BlueSpark Foundation
Grants of up to £5000 to improve the education and development of children and young people through educational, cultural and sporting projects.