Education trusts

There are various trusts in Shropshire (all references to Shropshire include Telford and Wrekin). The trusts deliver great benefit into the local community and make a valuable contribution.

Further information can be found by using the links on this page.

Apply for an education trust

Rosalie Inskip Music Trust

About the Rosalie Inskip Music Trust

The Rosalie Inskip Music Trust was established in memory of renowned Shropshire musician Rosalie Inskip to support talented musicians across the county. The trust provides financial assistance to Shropshire residents of any age who are undertaking, or about to undertake, musical education. Its aim is to help aspiring musicians develop their skills, access opportunities, and achieve their musical potential through support with the costs of musical study, training, instruments, courses and travel.

Eligibility

Before completing this application form, please ensure that you meet all of the following criteria:

  • You are a resident of Shropshire
  • You are undertaking, or about to undertake, musical education
  • You can provide evidence of your musical studies or planned musical education
  • You are able to provide a supporting reference from a suitable music professional (such as a teacher, tutor or conductor)
  • Applicants may be of any age
  • Musical education may take place within or outside Shropshire

The Shropshire Schools and Further Education Jubilee Trust

The object of the trust is to provide and assist in the provision of facilities for education not normally provided by the local education authorities. The trust was initially established from the savings derived from the closure of schools for one day as part of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. Over the years some smaller bequests have been subsumed into the Jubilee Trust; these include the ‘James Potter’ bequest. This particular bequest is intended for low-income families and adults who require financial assistance in education, or to pay for an apprenticeship to a trade or profession.

This trust has supported a range of education initiatives, including the development of new play areas in schools. Additionally, it has supported students opting for a gap-year opportunity before higher education, and in special circumstances it has helped mature students access learning and training opportunities.

The above are examples of the types of project that the trust can support. However, each application will be assessed on merit.

Please note that the uniform grant is now closed for 2026-27. The budget has been allocated in full, and we can no longer accept any further applications. 

Applications to the Shropshire Schools and Further Institutions Jubilee Trust should be made by completing the application form.

Bowdler Educational Foundation

The Bowdler’s Educational Foundation provides small grants for educational purposes to individuals below the age of 25 who reside within the County of Shropshire.

Find out more about this foundation and the application process.