Policy on Providing Grants for those attending Ringing Training Courses

Grants of up to £75 are available to members to cover the costs of attending a ringing training course for the purpose of improving their ringing, subject to the following conditions:

• That any applications are received at least 2 weeks prior to the course date / start date.
• That proof of expenditure be provided prior to the grant being paid. This can include an email from the course organiser confirming your booking and the cost of the course.
• That non-attendance at the course will require any grant paid to be returned in full.
• This condition does not apply in exceptional circumstances such as the death of a close family member so long as the Master is notified promptly.
• That the person applying for the grant is either:
  a) a student currently matriculated (enrolled) at a Welsh university or college who rings regularly and often at a church in Wales during term time, or;
  b) a member of the Society who has attended at least two of the last four principal tours (Dinner, Easter, Summer and Autumn) and who faces financial hardship.