Surrey Education Fund

This fund was established in 2017 following the transfer of 31 dormant trusts from Surrey County Council to the Community Foundation for Surrey.

It supports disadvantaged children and young people up to the age of 25, including those in care, to access training, education, and opportunities in sports and the arts. The aim is to build confidence, develop new skills, and broaden horizons for young people across Surrey.

Case Studies for Projects Funded

  • Get Further – Brooklands College
    Funding for additional tutoring in English and Maths for disadvantaged students, helping them work towards essential qualifications.

  • Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership
    Support for a holiday puzzle club, offering daily text and email challenges during school breaks to strengthen maths, language, and reasoning skills—supported by an online tutor.

  • Head2Head Theatre
    Funding for a work experience programme enabling young people with disabilities to learn practical and creative skills through the performing arts.

  • Leatherhead Youth Project – Aspire Programme
    A grant supported academic and life skills coaching for vulnerable young people, offering qualifications in Maths and English, along with support in cooking, budgeting, college applications, and interview preparation.

How to apply

Grants from this fund are awarded through the Foundation’s main grants round. To apply, organisations must first submit an Expression of Interest form.

Who to talk to

For any enquiries relating to the Strategic Transformation Programme, please contact Zoe, our Fund Development Manager.

Zoe Coltart

(She/Her)
Fund Development Manager

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01483 958307

zoe@cfsurrey.org.uk

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