Norton Folgate Trust
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Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: ~£258,000 (expenditure year ending June 2024)
- Annual Income: ~£317,000 (year ending June 2024)
- Grant Range: Up to 2/3 of course fees for educational grants
- Geographic Focus: England and Wales
- Application Deadline: 1 June annually
Contact Details
- Website: www.carpentersco.com/education/educational-grants/
- Email: rebecca@carpentersco.com (Rebecca Datta, Craft and Charities Administrator)
- Phone: 020 7382 1667
- Address: The Craft and Charities Administrator, Carpenters' Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2JJ
Overview
The Norton Folgate Trust (Charity Number: 230990) is a grant-making charity administered by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, one of the ancient livery companies of the City of London. The Trust's primary purpose is the relief of poor or needy members of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters and their dependants, and subject to this, for the relief of persons in need associated with the craft generally.
The Trust disburses the majority of its funds to education, with most grants awarded to individuals engaged in secondary or tertiary education in the United Kingdom. There is a particular emphasis on craft-related education, with many grants supporting students at the Building Crafts College in Stratford, East London—an institution founded by the Carpenters' Company in 1893. The Trust operates throughout England and Wales and makes grants to both individuals and organisations.
For the year ending June 2024, the Trust reported total income of £317,021 and expenditure of £258,088.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
Educational Grants (Primary Focus)
- Awards up to 2/3 of fee costs
- Assessed based on financial need
- Typically covers first year of study only (reapplication required for subsequent years)
- Strong emphasis on craft-related courses including carpentry, joinery, fine woodwork, stonemasonry, and conservation
Welfare Grants
- Relief of poor or needy members of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters
- Support for dependants of Company members
- Relief for persons in need associated with the carpentry craft
Priority Areas
- Secondary and tertiary education
- Craft-related training and skills development
- Building trades education (particularly woodwork, carpentry, stonemasonry)
- Students attending UK schools or colleges
- Poverty relief for those connected with the Carpenters' Company or craft
What They Don't Fund
- Students not attending UK institutions
- Applications received after the 1 June deadline
- Non-craft related courses are lower priority
- Funding beyond first year without reapplication
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Governance and Leadership
Trustee: The Worshipful Company of Carpenters (sole corporate trustee, appointed 5 September 2012)
No trustees receive any remuneration, payments, or benefits from the charity.
Key Contact: Rebecca Datta, Craft and Charities Administrator, manages grant enquiries and applications.
The Trust is administered by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, a livery company that received its Royal Charter of incorporation in 1477, though the organisation existed from at least 1271. The Company has been committed to charitable activities throughout its history, managing multiple charities including the Building Crafts College and the Carpenters' Company Charitable Trust.
Application Process and Timeline
How to Apply
For Educational Grants (General)
- Download the student grant application form from the Carpenters' Company website
- Complete the form using black ink (must be legible and suitable for photocopying)
- Include names and contact details of two referees
- Submit to: The Craft and Charities Administrator, Carpenters' Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2JJ
For Building Crafts College Students
- Apply for a course place at the Building Crafts College
- If offered a place, complete the online funding bursary application provided by the College
- Application reviewed by the Charitable Grants Committee
Decision Timeline
- Application Deadline: 1 June annually
- Applications should be submitted “well in advance” of the deadline
- Decision timeline not publicly specified
Reapplication Policy
Educational grants are typically awarded for the first year of study only. Students wishing to continue receiving support for subsequent years must reapply for funding.
Application Success Factors
Based on information from the Carpenters' Company and Building Crafts College:
- Financial need is paramount: Grant levels are assessed based on financial need, with maximum awards covering up to 2/3 of fee costs
- Craft relevance: The majority of grants go to craft-related courses, particularly those at the Building Crafts College
- UK study requirement: All applicants must be attending a school or college in the United Kingdom
- Connection to the craft: While open to the general public, the Trust's primary purpose is supporting those connected to the Worshipful Company of Carpenters and the carpentry trade
- Complete applications: Forms must be fully completed, legible, in black ink, and include two referees
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- Submit early: Applications must be received by 1 June, but earlier submission is recommended
- Focus on financial need: Awards are determined by assessment of financial need—be thorough in documenting your circumstances
- Craft connection matters: While not exclusive, the Trust prioritises craft-related education, especially woodwork, carpentry, joinery, and stonemasonry
- Building Crafts College students: Have a direct pathway through the College's own funding application process
- First-year focus: Initial funding covers the first year only; plan to reapply for subsequent years
- UK institutions only: You must be studying at a UK school or college
- Contact before applying: For queries, contact Rebecca Datta at rebecca@carpentersco.com or 020 7382 1667
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References
- Charity Commission Register - Norton Folgate Trust (230990): https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?subid=0®id=230990
- Carpenters' Company Educational Grants: https://www.carpentersco.com/education/educational-grants/
- Carpenters' Company How to Apply: https://www.carpentersco.com/how-to-apply/
- Carpenters' Company Education: https://www.carpentersco.com/education/
- Carpenters' Company Charities: https://www.carpentersco.com/charities/
- Building Crafts College Funding Information: https://thebcc.ac.uk/resources/funding-information/
- Charity Commission What, Who, How, Where: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/230990/what-who-how-where
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