The object of the charity is the advancement of education with a preference for higher and further education; such education contributing to the advancement of the Church of England, in particular through the following means:
· The education and training of persons who are, or intend to become, engaged in social welfare work as social workers, community workers, youth workers, teachers, supervisors or pre-school groups or otherwise;
· The education and training of persons intending to become ministers of the Church of England or of a Church in communion therewith;
· The study of music or other arts subject to the main object of the charity.
As mentioned above these must be contributing to the advancement of the Church of England.
Preference is also given to applicants from the dioceses of Bath and Wells, Bristol and Gloucester; this does not preclude applicants from elsewhere.
Small grants to help with fees, books and sometimes living/travelling expenses.
Applications can only be considered if they are submitted via the formal application form, which can be downloaded from www.stmatthiastrust.org.uk . All questions must be answered and the acceptance letter enclosed. The "declaration of intent" and the "privacy notice" both require the applicant's agreement by signature and unsigned applications will not be considered.
The Trustees consider applications at two meetings each year. Applications should reach the Foundation of St Matthias by 31st May (for consideration in July) or 30th September (for consideration in November). Please ensure that your application is appropriately timed, as the Trustees are not able to make retrospective grants.
The Foundation of St Matthias
Hillside House, First Floor,
1500 Parkway North
Newbrick Road, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8YU
For further information, please contact :
Phone: 0117 906 0100
Email: stmatthiastrust(a)bristoldiocese.org
Website: stmatthiastrust .org .uk