The Sir Philip Reckitt Educational Trust travel grant for educational visits

Sir Philip was a former Chairman of Reckitt and Sons Ltd who had a keen interest in educational development particularly for the benefit of his employees. The Trust is now administered by Trustees who have total discretion to allocate grants in accordance with the conditions set out in the Trust Deed.

The objective of the Trust is to assist with education in languages, business methods, social services and the customs of any other country or in any other educational matter, by any person for the time being resident in Norfolk, Hull or the former East Riding of Yorkshire. The Trust's assistance comes in the form of contributions towards the cost of travel, residence and attendance at conferences, lectures and educational courses.

Awards will only be made to applicants who are normally resident in the former East Riding of Yorkshire (including Hull) or the County of Norfolk. Due to financial constraints the Trustees are unable to make grants in respect of general maintenance and course costs other than where such costs relate to educational travel.

Applications must be made on the official forms. An application form can either be completed on-line from our website or printed off and completed manually. Applicants must clearly outline the nature of the project for which a grant is being sought (if necessary, applicants should attach a single sheet of A4 giving such further details as they consider appropriate). All applications must be supported by the applicant's school, college or university. Other applicants need the support of their employer or a suitable referee with whom the Trustees can communicate. Awards will normally be made upon an individual basis and not to groups, exploration societies or expeditions.

However, please note that for 2020 we are asking that applications for travel for the 1 April onwards be submitted by 1 March.

Download the poster promoting the Trust.

To find out more and apply, please visit www.spret.org