Bursaries

Kay Dell / Eileen Greenway Memorial Bursary

Purpose: Bursary for HCFWI Groups or Event Managers to run an educational event for Groups or a Federation event. There is no limit to what the educational activity may be, e.g., it could be, but is not limited to, computer skills, art, crafts, cookery, or corporate skills such as marketing, use of social media, or public speaking. The money can be used for the cost of the venue, tutors, light catering during the event. The bursary cannot be used to pay for WI members’ travel or be used to fund a lunch or dinner for WI members. 

Background: Kay Dell was a Federation Vice Chair and member of Hyden WI.  Kay Dell and Eileen Greenway had a long-term involvement with Girl Guides. They both left a percentage of their estate to HCFWI. The HCFWI Board established this fund with the capital donated and agreed to make an annual bursary from the interest.    

Amount: For 2025 funds available up to £2000. To be reviewed annually. 

Procedure:  

• Application form to be submitted to the Board of Trustees stating the type or specific course they would like to apply for and reasons why, together with estimated costings, including financial quotes.  

• Any Group or Event Manager may apply 

• The event should be educational in the broadest terms and aim to include as many members as possible. 

• Travel and refreshments are not covered. 

Friendship Fund

Purpose: To provide a fund from which a Hampshire WI can apply for financial assistance.  Examples of types of application include, but are not limited to:  

• A very small WI (less than 20 members) may apply for funds to pay for a specific speaker they would otherwise not be able to afford.   

• A very small WI (less than 20 members) may apply to allow them to continue to meet where the hall charges have been raised significantly.   

• A WI who, through no fault of their own, have suffered financially can apply for support for up to 6 months to allow the WI to fund raise to ensure its continuing survival.   

Background:  HCFWI is aware that a number of WIs, particularly those with few members, can struggle financially.  A relatively small amount could make a big difference for a WI in temporary financial difficulty.  The fund was created initially from HCFWI general funds, and individual WIs and WI members may donate money to this fund. 

Amount:  To be proposed by the applicant and is subject to funds available. 

Procedure:  

• A WI seeking support from the fund should apply by submitting an application form to the Board stating the reasons for the application, what the funds would be used for and proposed costs.   

• The WI should attach the last 3 years’ financial statements.  

• The WI should talk to their WI Adviser who should state their support of the application. 

• HCFWI BOT will review applications ensuring the following are in attendance for that discussion – Federation Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer, Chair of WI Advisers and a neutral WI Adviser (i.e., not the adviser supporting the WI applying). 

• The following factors will be considered by the BOT during its review:  

• Whether the Friendship Fund has sufficient funds available to meet the financial support requested; 

• What steps the WI has already taken to mitigate its financial position

• That the WI has not deliberately put itself into financial difficulty   

• The WI will be informed in writing about the outcome

• If awarded, the WI will be asked to provide details on how the money was spent one year after the grant was awarded.  Any remaining funds stay with the WI who may need to explain proposals for spending remaining funds.