The Kelsick Trust has been supporting schools, young people and youth groups in the Lakes Parish community since 1723 by giving educational grants to the under-25s. The purpose of Kelsick grants is to help our local children and young people of all abilities who are resident in Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere, Langdale and part of Troutbeck to achieve their full potential

Applying for a grant The Kelsick Educational Foundation is an educational charity providing grants to young people, under 25 years of age, who have been resident in the Lakes Parish for four years, or at the discretion of the trustees.  They must be living in Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere, Langdale or in Troutbeck within the LA22 postal area. The young person …

The Kelsick Centre in St Mary’s Lane is at the heart of village life as well as being the administrative centre of the Kelsick Educational Foundation. It provides a spacious, comfortable and convenient venue on the level in the centre of Ambleside, only 100m from King Street car park, with on-street disc parking nearby and three parking spaces in front …

Kelsick trustees must include representatives from Cumbria County Council, the University of Cumbria, South Lakeland District Council, Lakes Parish Council and St Mary’s Parish Church. It also co-opts trustees who have specific business, educational or other skills essential to the Trust.Trustees                                        …

Kelsick History John Kelsick’s Will Kelsick’s Educational Foundation originates from the will of John Kelsick, who died at the age of 24 in 1723 leaving a substantial estate. John Kelsick was the son of George Kelsick, a provision merchant and cooper in Church Street. John’s early wealth was an accumulation of parcels of land forming part of the ‘Richmond fee …