The Forest Industries Education and Provident Fund (EPF) was established as a charity in 1997 in order to make funds available for discretionary grants. Applicants need to be Confor members.
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The Education Fund makes awards to applicants for technical and professional courses such as chainsaw competency, but also for educational trips and activities, for example attending conferences that can help you to develop as a professional. This fund is also available for skilled members wishing to improve or update themselves by attending suitable training courses or study tours.
The Trustees limit awards for the Education Fund to £1000 per application.
Applying is easy, just complete the application document, and then post or email 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.
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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.
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The trustees are currently 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.
Evergreen Insurance Services is the recommended insurance provider for Confor members. The business was set up to give something back every time you arrange an insurance policy through them. As their client, you can choose to get up to 25% of Evergreen’s Commission to be donated to the Education and Provident Fund. Evergreen can cater for both your personal insurance and business insurance needs.
