The Clore Duffield Foundation's School Trips Grant, which covers 100% of costs, is now available to schools in Grimsby, East Lindsey, and Burnley, in addition to existing support for schools in Cornwall and Blackpool. This initiative aims to help primary and secondary schools provide enriching learning experiences outside the classroom.
Primary schools can apply for over £6,000 per class for a programme of six trips per pupil, while secondary schools can apply for over £3,000 per class for three trips per pupil. Local opportunities include visits to the Fishing Heritage Centre, Time Trap, Grimsby Town Hall, and coastal walks through the Ecology Team’s DUNE project.
The Fishing Heritage Centre recently received the prestigious Sandford Award, recognising its high-quality educational work. This award, run by the Heritage Education Trust and Lincoln Bishop University, celebrates leading centres across the UK and Ireland. The centre is the only recipient in Lincolnshire this year.
Established in 1964 by Sir Charles Clore and now chaired by Dame Vivien Duffield, the Clore Duffield Foundation supports UK charities in arts, education, social welfare, and health. Applications for the grant close on Friday, 27 November. Interested schools can visit the Clore Duffield Foundation website for eligibility and application details.
Councillor Bob Callison, Portfolio Holder for Environment, Tourism and Culture, highlighted the grant's importance: “This is a great opportunity for schools in Grimsby to get kids out the classroom and learning something new. With rising costs of everything from entry fees to transport, it’s not as easy as it once was for schools to arrange trips. This grant makes that possible and it would mean many more people coming through the doors of museums and significant buildings that are at the heart of our community.”
David Ornsby, Operations Manager at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, added: “This a brilliant opportunity to teach more of the younger generation about the history of Grimsby and what built the town that we know today. The Fishing Heritage Centre is constantly improving with the Sandford Award showing just how impressive the museum is – we would welcome anyone to come and find out what it’s all about.”
