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The Ernest Cook Trust

Ernest Cook Trust Outdoor Learning Leader Grant

Amount

Up to £20,000 a year for up to 3 years

Deadline

30/10/2026

Industry

Community & Social Enterprise

Location

Cumbria, Lancashire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Somerset, Leicestershire

About this grant

Funds the salary and on-costs of an Outdoor Learning Leader who helps young people engage with the natural environment, with up to £5,000 a year usable as flexible unrestricted funding. Awards run for up to three years (to March 2030), with later years subject to annual impact reporting. Two-stage process: an expression of interest by 5pm on 30 October 2026, then invited organisations submit a full application. About ten grants are awarded each year.

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