On this page: Information about the W G Little and Ernest Withy Trust, which can provide small grants toward the cost of school clothing, who would qualify for assistance and how to apply for it.
W G Little Fund & Ernest Withy Trust
These funds are not part of service budgets of the Council but are administered under the trust fund criteria. They can provide assistance towards the cost of school clothing for secondary school pupils. Priority is given to pupils transferring from primary to secondary school, but pupils attending secondary school may apply every other year.
All applicants must have lived within the boundaries of the Borough of Swindon for the 12 months preceding their application. The fund is means tested, so proof of income must be provided. Grant award values vary dependent on the value of other income received.
Applications, Further Information and Contact
The trusts have a limited annual fund that is available for distribution. For 2011/12 the initial fund has now been distributed. No additional grants will be made until the next cycle of funding is available.
The 2012/13 funding arrangements are currently under review and agreement on the process for the year is expected to be known the last week of May, with updates the first week of June. Once the resources available for the year are known, any related application forms will be made available. Successful awards will be granted from July, before the new academic year begins in September.
This page will be updated as the latest information in relation to the fund is known, but no applications will be considered prior to the completion of the above process timescales.
General queries concerning the Trust Funds can be sent by post to the following address:
WG Little
WTW2
Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH