Richard Hill Church of England School Charity
Former Rector of All Saints’ Thurcaston with Cropston, Richard Hill began educating children in the parish villages who had no other means of accessing an education in the early 18th Century.
He began his informal school in the porch of the church which is still the main entrance to All Saints’ Church Today.
In 1715 he founded a school house opposite the church on the land owned by the Rector in the gardens of his rectory.
The main school building is still existent today and is now a private dwelling.
When the modern Richard Hill Primary School further up Anstey Lane was built, the old school and building was sold off. The monies from this sale formed the basis of investments which the Richard Hill Church of England School Charity was founded.
The Charity is independent of the school and has objectives to uphold Richard Hill’s vision to help the religious and educational development of local young people under the age of 25.
Today we used the annual income generated from investments to provide assistance to young people who may not otherwise gain support from the local authority for educational and Christian faith related support in line with our Charity’s Objects.
WHO CAN APPLY
We will consider application for the benefit of any young person under 25 living in the parish of Thurcaston with Cropston with educational and faith related purposes.
We will also consider applications for any current or ex pupils under age 25 from Richard Hill School.
This may include specific grants awarded to the school on application.
All Saints’ Church also may apply for support to assist with its activities related to its ministry with young people.
MORE ABOUT GRANTS
Grants tend to typically be considered up to £1000.
Educational development may include sports, arts and cultural activities and equipment.
Examples of recent grants awarded include sports mats for the school, support for educational excursions, art lessons, a lap top, specialist sports’ tuition and choir development. Individuals can apply more than once.
The merits of applications are considered against the Charity’s Objects above and income available for that year.
DEADLINES
Our deadlines each year for applications are 31st March and 30th September for awards to be made in the following month.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications need to be submitted via an application available and returnable here.
If you need help completing the application, please let us know via this same link.
Applications need to include verification by Richard Hill School or All Saints’ Rector.
