Funding for Children and Young People in Wiltshire
20th June 2009
The William 'Doc' Couch Trust is now inviting bids for funding to help Children and Young People across Wiltshire (excluding the Swindon Borough area)

The William 'Doc' Couch Trust was established by Doreen Affleck, a former Head Teacher of Sutton Benger School, in memory of her father - William Couch. Mr Couch was a chemist in Market Place Chippenham for 60 years until his death in 1966. He was a well known character in the Town and was known locally as 'The Doc'

Bids are now invited for funding from this year's Annual Awards to be made to the Trustees.

The overall purpose of the Trust is to provide assistance for those in need and/or to disabled children and young people under 18 years of age.

Although all applications will be considered those which meet the follwing criteria are particularly welcome:

Requests from individuals, schools or community groups to provide funding for specialist equipment, training, projects or activities that will support children and young people , agaed under 18 years, with disabilities or who have a genuine need through hardship.

How to Apply
Application forms are available from Wiltshire Council. If would like one sent to please contact us as follows:

Telephone: Michael Gamble 01225 713784
Email: studentfinance@wiltshire.gov.uk
Fax: 01225 713684

All Applications need to be completed and returned with supporting paperwork by midday Friday 31st July 2009

Applications will be considered during September and applicants will be notified by the end of that month.