Alfred Shaw Trust Fund - Individuals

The Alfred Shaw Trust Fund is managed by the Community Foundation for Merseyside and was established in memory of Alfred Shaw. This fund supports individuals under the age of 25 who are residents of Runcorn (WA7 postcode). The fund provides grants up to £500 for educational advancement and training purposes. The fund supports young people to undertake projects or activities where assistance from public bodies is not usually available. It focuses on the advancement of education and training of individuals, with particular interest in helping to raise aspirations through music and the arts. Examples of funded activities include training sessions for educational or career advancement, costs of attending music or arts-based workshops, and coaching qualifications. Applicants must provide proof of residency in Runcorn, proof of age, a recent bank statement, and a letter of acceptance or support from the education or training provider. Decisions are made within 6 weeks of submission. The fund does not support commercial ventures, political or exclusively religious activities, personal profit projects, or travel outside the UK.