Uffculme School Trust Fund

The Uffculme School Trust is a charitable trust operated by the School which aims to ensure that all students, whatever their background, have the same opportunity to participate in the wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities that are available to them.

Making a difference for students of Uffculme School

The Uffculme School Trust is a charity that was set up in 1986 with the generous support of Mr A.E Wood to help students at Uffculme School to achieve their academic potential and to develop them as rounded members of the community. The Trust aims to ensure that all students, whatever their background, have the same opportunity to participate in the wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities the School runs.

Examples of the support given in recent years are:

  • Supporting students to take part in enrichment opportunities (including the Year 11 Ski Trip; the Year11 History Trip; the Year 10 Geography Trip; Y ear 9 STEM programme etc)

  • Supporting students to access the full range of opportunities offered as part of the Year 7, 8 & 9 Activities Week, (inc Year 7 French Cycling; Year 7 and 8 London Theatre trips; Year 8 Water Sports and Beach camps in Cornwall; Year 9 Trip to Paris and Disneyland etc)

  • Assisting musically able students with private music lessons

  • Provision of bursaries to ensure students have the equipment needed to participate in the School’s Walking Programmes (inc Exmoor Challenge; Three Moors Challenge and Ten Tors) as well as the Duke of Edinburgh’ Awards programme

  • Creation of the School’s amphitheatre to provide an outdoor performance space for Performing Arts students

  • Ensuring that there are accessible drinking fountains around the School

Requests for financial assistance from the UST should be made in writing, using the UST Application Form.

For more information, please contact the Finance Office.

 

Fundraising and Donations

The Trust is funded mainly by donations which enable us to provide financial assistance for enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities as well as enhancing the school environment and providing additional facilities for all students to enjoy.

In addition, students hold a number of fund-raising events throughout the year with proceeds usually being split between the charity of their choice and the Uffculme School Trust.

The Trust also benefits from the running of the School Lotto - a monthly draw which gives you the chance to win cash prizes whilst also supporting the School. For more information on the new School Lotto, please click here.