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. 

To apply just complete the application form, and return by post or email to Edward Mills FICFor: Bleacott Farm, Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6RZ

• The applicant shall have been a member of Confor, either as a student or other individual member, continuously for one year before becoming eligible for grant aid.

• Grants can only be for educational, training or professional development purposes in forestry, timber or related fields, which are approved by the Fund trustees.

• Any recipient shall be required to write an article which may be used in the FTN magazine, outlining the studies/activities undertaken for which the grant was made.

• Any grant awarded shall be applied towards a specific cost within the project.

• The applicant shall be required to declare other sources of grant.  If financial aid has been obtained from another source, then this is likely to be reflected in the award.

• Recipients may be required to produce evidence to the Trustees that the money given as grant has been spent for the purposes for which it was issued and, if it has not been so spent, the Trustees retain the right to reclaim all or part of the grant money.

• Grants can only be awarded with prior agreement. No retrospective payments can be made.

For further information, please contact Edward Mills by email or tel: 07875 248115. All application forms can be downloaded on this website.

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.

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