The Royal Bath & West of England Society
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The Royal Bath & West of England Society is a historic agricultural charity founded in 1777, dedicated to the encouragement of agriculture, arts, manufactures, and commerce. As a registered charity (No. 1039397), the Society awards grants and scholarships for the promotion of agriculture and rural crafts, operates educational programs including the Field to Food Learning Day, and runs the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The organization supports rural communities through various initiatives including wellbeing resources, long service awards, and environmental sustainability programs.
Funding Opportunities
Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth Bursary
The Royal Bath and West of England Society offers a bursary opportunity for two young people to attend the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth Conference. Each recipient will receive up to £1000 to attend the conference, which includes access to world-class speakers, networking opportunities, and professional development sessions. The conference provides a prestigious platform within the agricultural world and represents a chance to forge lasting friendships and vital working relationships with attendees from around the world. Alongside the main conference, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Royal Highland Show, participate in a pre-conference tour, and attend the CEO & Next Generation Forum Day. Formed in 1975, the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth Conference has long been recognized as a space for creating valuable connections within the agricultural sector. This biennial event offers young professionals an exceptional opportunity to represent the Royal Bath and West of England Society while engaging with the international agricultural community.
West Country Dairy Awards
Established in the 1920s, the West Country Dairy Awards provide grants to people studying courses related to the dairy industry. The awards distribute over £15,000 every year, offering scholarship funds to students of all ages who are undertaking Further Education courses. Sons and daughters of farmers or farm employees, or students who can demonstrate commitment to the dairy industry and show aptitude to 'add value' to the industry are considered. Many award recipients have become exemplars within the dairy sector. The Royal Bath & West Society is a sponsor of these awards, which aim to provide educational funding for people in the dairy industry.
Farm Vet of the Future Award (The Peter Clark Award)
The Farm Vet of the Future Award, also known as The Peter Clark Award sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, is a competition open to UK final year veterinary students intending on becoming farm vets. This award recognises and celebrates the talent of the next generation of farm vets. Entries comprise of a piece of existing work that demonstrates clinical knowledge and interest (such as a case report, herd health project, elective, or dissertation) and also 300-500 words on the student's view on the role of the farm vet of the future. The winner and runner-up are invited to attend the opening day of the Royal Bath and West Show where the winner is announced. The award gives recognition and encouragement to those choosing to enter farm practice, celebrating students who have demonstrated commitment, knowledge and communication skills.
Long Service Awards
The Long Service Awards are annual Society awards which recognise the long standing hard work of those who have been in the agricultural and farming sectors for over forty years. This is a remarkable achievement and nominations can be made by Members of the Royal Bath and West of England Society. Successful nominees will be invited to attend the Bath & West Show of that year and will receive a personal keepsake as a memento. The awards recognize both stewards who have volunteered for more than 30 years at the Bath & West Show and farm workers who have given particularly long and loyal service. Recipients are nominated by members of the Royal Bath & West Society and are honored at the annual show.
The Prince of Wales Award
The Prince of Wales Award is for organisations and initiatives run by the community for the community, supported by The Duchy of Cornwall with the Royal Bath and West of England Society. This competition offers community-initiated projects the chance to win a prize of £1,000 along with the prestige that the endorsement brings. The award is intended for projects that are run by the people, for the people with the option for large and diverse parts of the community to become involved. A panel of judges made up of representatives from The Duchy of Cornwall, The Royal Bath & West of England Society and previous award winners compiles a shortlist before visiting each of the finalists. The project which is deemed to play the strongest part in its local community, and that has clear long term viability, will be named winner with the award presented during the first day of The Royal Bath & West Show.
Environmental Sustainability Award
The Environmental Sustainability Award is offered by the Royal Bath & West Society to promote a greater awareness and understanding of conservation and environmental matters. The award recognizes and encourages the contribution made by young people in the fields of environment and conservation. The program seeks to identify exceptional projects that find exciting and creative ways to involve young people in environmental and conservation activities. The awards are currently being updated and will be relaunched in 2025, with applications expected to open soon.
Further & Higher Education Funding
The Royal Bath & West of England Society offers funding for further and higher education students from Southwest England. The program supports students pursuing studies relevant to agriculture, manufacture, commerce, and rural crafts - core values of the Society. Priority is given to applicants whose award would make a significant difference to their lives and future, and to the benefit of the Society and wider rural community. Applications for research projects and second degrees are also considered. Successful applicants are expected to return to the South West upon completion of their studies to contribute to the local economy, steward at the Royal Bath and West Show or Field to Food, and become involved in Society initiatives such as Next Generation. Recipients may be asked to make presentations to the Society and write reports on their awards for inclusion in the Society Journal.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 8
- Active Now
- 7
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- bathandwestsociety.com
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