APPLICATION FORM FOR ADOPTED CHILD GRANT
The Athlone Trust CIO (“the CIO”) was founded in 2020 to take over the assets and liabilities of The Athlone Trust CIO (“the Trust “), a charitable trust formed in 1978 to help adopted children whose parents are having financial difficulties.
The purpose of our grants is to support adopted children with their education.
We offer two types of grants:
| The Athlone Trust Tuition Access Grant | The Athlone Trust Nurturing Potential Grant | |
| Worth | £2500 per year | £500 one off |
| Purpose | General Education | General Education |
| Opening | 1st March 2026 | 1st September |
| Deadline | 30th June 2026 | 30th September |
| Eligibility | Up to 19 years old Adopted UK Resident Educational purposes Household income ≤ £70k Savings ≤ £50k | Up to 19 years old Adopted UK Resident Educational purposes Household income ≤ £70k Savings ≤ £50k |
| How to apply | Make an enquiry | Form |
The Athlone Trust Tuition Access Fund
Supporting adopted children’s continued schooling by providing financial assistance for school fees, transportation, assessments and other such needs.
Open:
1st March 2026
Deadline:
30th June 2026
Applications are made via our partner The Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF).
Before applying, please read the full Terms and Conditions.
Applications must be submitted via the form hyperlinked in the table above.
About Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF):
The Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF) is a charity with whom The Athlone Trust shares important values, which is why we have began a new partnership. We love their dedication and commitment to supporting care experienced young people and young carers, including of course, adoptees.
The Athlone Trust Nurturing Potential Fund
Offering adopted children funding for educational resources and enriching activities to support their growth and secure their potential.
Before applying, please read the full Terms and Conditions.
Applications must be submitted via the form hyperlinked in the table above.
The form will be made available once applications open on:
09:00 hours, 1st September 2025 (GMT)
And it will be closed at
23:45 hours, 30th September 2025 (GMT)
NOTES
- Applications are considered on a first come first served basis.
- Only applications that fully meeting the requirements will be considered.
- Selected applicants must provide the necessary proof of meeting requirements upon request from TAT.
- Early or late applications, i.e. those received outside of the specific hours the form is open, will not be considered.
- Only applications submitted via the application form through the TAT’s website will be considered.
The Athlone Trust CIO 