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The Barbara Whitmore Charitable Trust

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Last updated: 17/06/2025
The Trust funds cultural and heritage preservation projects in the UK (especially East Anglia).

Eligible areas include support for: -conservation and crafts training, via bursaries to recognised higher educational teaching organisations; - Schemes of bursaries for classical music education, to enable young musicians to attend courses or music groups and orchestra, to provide practical experience for singers and instrumentalists with the prospect of a career in classical music; - education projects in museums, the theatre and poetry, which inspire young people and enhance their experience.

Conservation of specific endangered historic artefacts and of the natural heritage environment is also eligible, as are preventive projects to protect historic or natural collections.

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Who can apply?
Not-for-profit organisations, Charities
Heritage areas
Academic, Learning
Conservation
Culture and Memories
Landscape, Parks & Nature
Museums, Libraries & Archives
Traditional Skills
Type of funding
Project/Project Development Grant, Training Travel Grant, Unrestricted/Core Grant
Size of grant £500 - £5,000
Geographic eligibility
East of England, England, UK
Application type One-stage application
Expected response time Outcomes decided at twice yearly meetings in April and October
Additional information Applications welcome all year round. Close dates for each deadline meeting are on their website.
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