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Vaughan Evans Fund

Vaughan Evans Fund
for Young Ringers
This fund was set up in memory of Vaughan Evans who died in 2007. Vaughan had been a devoted supporter of HRGB serving in all three of the Officers’ posts as well as leading one of the country’s large teams of handbell ringers, St Wulfram’s, in Grantham. He always supported young ringers and financial grants are available through this fund.
Who can apply?
Funding may be given to handbell ringers from the UK in full/ part-time education, and aged under 24, to attend an HRGB event. Applicants should be members of HRGB. Membership of HRGB is free of charge for those in full-time education aged under 24.
What can be applied for?
The full cost or part of the cost to attend any HRGB sponsored event whether Regional, National or International.
How to apply:
Fill in the short application form (see the link below), if possible, 2 months before the closing date for the event
Applicants are expected to write a statement explaining what they require, outlining why they want to go to the event and saying how they would expect to benefit attending.
If the applicant is aged under 18, details should be given of a chaperone who can take responsibility for the applicant and act in loco parentis.
Return the form by email to the HRGB Secretary – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Applicants will be informed of the result of applications, when the request has been considered by representatives of HRGB.
If you are successful:
Participate fully in the event.
After the event, successful applicants should complete a feedback form and acknowledge the support from HRGB by writing about their experience in the national magazine (Reverberations).