For further information, please contact
Fiona Angier, Confor - FIEPF, 59 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2JG. fiona@confor.org.uk
The Forest Industries Education and Provident Fund (FIEPF) was established as a charity in 1997 with the following objects:
The Education Fund makes awards to applicants for technical and professional courses such as chainsaw competency, business planning, or competency on woodland creation and carbon management; as well as educational trips, field courses and study tours. This fund is also available for skilled members wishing to improve or update themselves by attending suitable training courses or study tours.
The Trustees are looking for information from you not only on the benefits to your career in forestry by undertaking the training or visit, but also how this training/education experience can benefit the wider forestry sector as a whole.
The award will be based on the contribution the course will make to the applicant progressing their career and how the training provided will improve how the applicant can contribute to the wider development of the forestry sector.
The Trustees limit awards for the Education Fund to £1000 per application.
The Trustees will make their decisions on the basis of many factors including, but not restricted to, the quality of the application and its relevance to both the individual and to the industry, the funds available from year to year and to the mix/type of applications received in any one year.
Post or email your completed application form to Fiona Angier, Confor, 59 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2JG.
The Provident Fund is available in cases of hardship, for example long-term illness, personal injury or death. It has more flexibility and all applications are treated in confidence by the Trustees. In the past the Trust has supported both individuals and small businesses to help cope with challenging circumstances of both a financial and/or personal nature. If uncertain about eligibility an initial application may be made to ascertain if the situation warrants a more detailed bid for support.
To apply just complete the application form, and return by post or email to Fiona Angier, Confor, 59 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2JG.
There are certain conditions and criteria for applicants:
For further information, please contact Fiona Angier, Confor, 59 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2JG. All application forms can be downloaded on this website.
For further information, please contact
Fiona Angier, Confor - FIEPF, 59 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2JG. fiona@confor.org.uk
First, please read the criteria and conditions on this webpage.
If you have further questions, contact the Fund secretary.
If you are ready to apply, download the application form provided on this page and return it by email or post.
There are other organisations that offer grants and bursaries. Try:
The trustees are currently Alison Field, Martin Glynn, Edward Mills and Chris Starr. The Secretary is Fiona Angier. The fund is a registered charity. It has sums of money invested, the income from which is available for the trustees to distribute. For more information on the charity go to the Charity Commission website.
Donations to the charity are always welcome. It is a registered charity, so if you are a taxpayer, your donation can be made more valuable by completing our Gift aid form (to download on the right) and returning it to the Fund secretary. If you would like to donate any tax rebate, tick RAA56WG on your tax return. Some people kindly leave a bequest in their wills.