Money shouldn't get in the way of your learning. We can give one-off grants to people under 25 who live or study in Croydon and need help with education-related costs.
What you can apply for
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Books & Stationery
Books, stationery or a laptop you need for school, college or uni.
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School or College Uniform
Help paying for your school or college uniform.
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Travel
Getting to and from school or college, or travelling abroad to study.
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Educational Trips
Trips and visits linked to the course you're studying.
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Music
Music lessons, or an instrument to learn on.
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Sport & Activities
Sports, activities and training - or the kit and equipment you need for them.
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Scholarships & Bursaries
Help to carry on with your education, through a scholarship or bursary.
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Tools & Equipment
Tools and equipment you need for your education or training.
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Other Opportunities
Other educational or developmental opportunities. If it helps you learn or grow, it's worth asking.
Grants are one-off and for one specific thing, like a trip, a laptop or a uniform. They're grants, not loans, so you don't pay them back.
Good to know: you don't automatically get a grant just because you meet the age and location rules. Every application is looked at individually, and the Trustees decide whether to give a grant and how much.
For schools & youth groups
Schools and local organisations working with young people in Croydon, including youth groups like Scouts and Guides, can apply too.
Where our grants went recently
Educational grants made in the 15 months to 31 December 2024:
Educational grants made in the 15 months to 31 December 2024
| Item | Amount |
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| Croydon Youth Information & Counselling Service | £7,500 |
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| Libera (including a singing boot camp for 20 local boys) | £2,000 |
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| Archbishop Tenison's School, Croydon | £1,475 |
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| Grants to individual young people | £850 |
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Grants to individual young people have paid for school trips linked to their courses, laptops, books and school uniform.
Croydon Minster
The charity also helps pay for the upkeep of Croydon Minster. This money goes straight to the church, so it's not something you can apply for.
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