The trust is a registered charity (Charity No. 1174093) that supports young people under the age of 18, living in Dorset. Financial assistance can be given to help individuals who have moved up to the 'next level' in their chosen sport and incurred extra expense in doing so. A club player selected for district cricket, or a district player moving on to county level for example. Financial support can also be given where a recent change in home circumstances has resulted in a reduced family income which could threaten the young persons ability to continue playing at his/her current level.
Although grants can be awarded for participation in any sport, cricket is a 'focus' when the trustees consider applications. This is because Ed himself loved the game and played for Bere Regis and South Dorset.
Previous grants have helped with the cost of additional match fees, travel, accommodation where necessary, additional kit and additional coaching/training costs. The amount awarded varies, but is generally between £200 and £1000 per year.
Applications can be made at any time by using the online form from the trust website - see the link below - Just look for the "Apply for a Grant" page.
Of course, we always welcome offers of fundraising projects to boost the trust fund. With that in mind we have entered two teams in the 2019 Dorset Plane Pull at Bournemouth Airport on 26th August (Bank Holiday Monday). This is an amazing event where teams of up to twenty people pull a 35 tonne Boeing 737 for 50 metres along the tarmac. Further details are available at www.planepull.co.uk
If you would like to join one of our teams you must be 14 years old or over (Written parental consent required if under 18) and pledge to raise a minimum of £50 for the trust. You can apply for a place on one of our teams by completing a short online application through this link. Apply
Further details about the Ed Kent Trust are available at www.edkenttrust.org
