Schools in Grimsby are being encouraged to apply for a grant to help get pupils out of the classroom to learn – as one of only three areas eligible.
The Clore Duffield Foundation offers a School Trips Grant to support a range of areas across England to help deliver visits to museums and everything in between completely for free.
Covering 100% of costs, the scheme is a great way for Primary and Secondary schools to get their students out and into a new setting to learn. Currently supporting schools in Cornwall and Blackpool, the grant is now expanding to Grimsby, East Lindsey and Burnley.
Primary schools deliver a programme of six trips for every pupil and can apply for over £6,000 per class while secondaries deliver three trips for every pupil and can apply for over £3,000 per class.
NELC alone offers visits to the Fishing Heritage Centre, Time Trap, Grimsby Town Hall as well as coastal walks offered through the Ecology Team’s DUNE project – right on the doorstep!
Recently, the Fishing Heritage Centre has been rewarded for their ongoing work in education with The Sandford Award. This is given to leading centres across the UK and Ireland to mark the quality of their work in educating the next generation about various topics.
This year’s recipients, of which there are only 29, included museums, railways and even a medieval site. 2026 marks 40 years since the Heritage Education Trust, who run it along with Lincoln Bishop University, took over with 2027 being the 50th anniversary of the award itself.
The only recipient in Lincolnshire, the centre is thrilled to have been recognised for their work and hopes to continue providing a quality facility to help the younger generation learn about Grimsby’s past.
The Clore Duffield Foundation was established by Sir Charles Clore in 1964 and is now chaired by his daughter, Dame Vivien Duffield. It supports UK charities working in the arts, education, social welfare and health.
Applications for the grant close on Friday, 27 November so to see if you are eligible and to apply, visit School Trips Grant | The Clore Duffield Foundation
Councillor Bob Callison, Portfolio Holder for Environment, Tourism and Culture, said: “This is a great opportunity for schools in Grimsby to get kids out the classroom and learning something new.
“With rising costs of everything from entry fees to transport, it’s not as easy as it once was for schools to arrange trips. This grant makes that possible and it would mean many more people coming through the doors of museums and significant buildings that are at the heart of our community.”
David Ornsby, Operations Manager at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, added: “This a brilliant opportunity to teach more of the younger generation about the history of Grimsby and what built the town that we know today.
“The Fishing Heritage Centre is constantly improving with the Sandford Award showing just how impressive the museum is – we would welcome anyone to come and find out what it’s all about.”
To read more about the centre, visit Discover the Fishing Heritage of Grimsby
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