Grants and bursaries for professional development

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Our grants and bursaries can be used to support learning and development for a range of professionals working in our member hospices.

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How to use our grants and bursaries

Our professional development grants and bursaries can be used by people who are employed by hospices that are members of Hospice UK.

They support you to join courses, conferences and study days so you can improve your professional skills and give your hospice’s patients, carers and families the best care possible.

How much can I apply for?

Individuals can apply for a maximum of 50% of course or module fees, up to a total of £1,500 per year (subject to funds being available). The amount awarded will be decreased proportionately for applicants working less than 18 hours per week.

We encourage matched funding to be committed by your hospice, or raised from another funding source.

Which grant should I apply for?

Our professional development grants and bursaries are generously supported by our partners, each of whom has slightly different criteria.

You can find out more about what each grant covers below. Please ensure you have read the guidance and meet the relevant criteria before applying.

If you need help, please contact us.

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How to apply

Our grants and bursaries are open all year.

We need to receive your application at least one month before the start of the course, conference or module you are planning to attend.

Please ensure you meet the criteria before making your application. This will help you work out which grant is most suitable for you.

Read our conditions before you apply.

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MCF bursaries

Apply for a Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) professional development bursary
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NGS professional development grants

Apply for a National Garden Scheme (NGS) professional development grant
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Wolfson professional development grants

Apply for a Wolfson professional development grant
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Our funders

We are grateful to the following partners for supporting our professional development bursaries and grants:

  • Masonic Charitable Foundation
  • The National Garden Scheme
  • Wolfson Foundation

Find out more about our partners.

How our grants have had an impact

Read stories about how our grants have helped a range of hospice staff develop their skills, confidence and careers.

Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
Grants

‘Fresh perspectives, new ideas’: how an MCF bursary helped Chris’s career

Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. He explains its huge potential - and how it's helping his colleagues a...
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From GP to hospice doctor: how grant funding transformed Katie’s career
Grants

From GP to hospice doctor: how grant funding transformed Katie’s career

Thanks to Wolfson Professional Development funding, Katie realised her passion for palliative care, retraining from a GP to a Specialty Hospice Doctor with a Diploma in Palliative ...
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‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary made a huge difference
Grants

‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary inspired Alison

Thanks to an MCF Bursary for Hospice Staff, Alison regained her confidence at work after a spell of long-term sick leave. She explains how it’s made an impact on her life and on ...
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Grants

Apply for a grant to help your hospice undertake specific projects, or to increase your skills and expertise.

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