Aims/priorities: The Lawrence Atwell's Charity aims to help young people free themselves from poverty and disadvantage by heading into the job they want. Through tailored grant-making to those people who are most in need, the Charity will invest in their talents and aspirations to help them find their way – either straightaway or through a series of steps - into satisfying work.
Who can apply? To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Aged 16 to 26 years (on the date that their course starts).
- A British citizen, asylum seeker or refugee, or have lived in the UK for three years.
- Taking an accredited, vocational training course up to level 3.
- From a low income household (this will depend on the household’s total after tax annual income).
Grant amount: The maximum grant available is £1,500.
Application process: Download the application form from the website
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.
Contact information: Tel: 020 7213 0561 Email: atwell@skinners.org.uk
Website address: www.skinners.org.uk/atwell/individuals/