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2025/2026 direct grants for secondary age pupils
Secondary Schools were invited to apply for grants to provide opportunities for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop their cultural capital, help to instill confidence by motivating them to take on new challenges, and to raise their aspirations.
24​
schools awarded grant towards activities
£114k
Total value of grants towards activities
over 4,500
young people expected to benefit​
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Plus 32
school have received
£96k
for Prizes & Awards​
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Funded activities include: University and workplace visits, mentoring, Oracy workshops, Duke of Edinburgh scheme, residential camps, trips to cultural centres and abroad and music lessons.
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