The Foundation of the Hutton Buscel Educational Trust
At the start of the new millennium, the villagers came together in a project with the intention of restoring and renovating the old Village Hall. After a good deal of enquiry about who had legal title, it was clear that neither the Church nor the Dawnay Estate could prove, or indeed wished, to claim ownership, and so in 2001 the Hutton Buscel Educational Trust was formed. The Trust is regulated by the Charities Commission and has a remit to encourage education for those in the parish. It was granted ownership of the Village Hall and the Schoolhouse that forms part of the building to allow it to do this.
The Village Hall Committee.
The Trustees first action was to grant a 20 year lease on the Village Hall to the Village Hall Committee. The lease cost was one peppercorn, and since then, the Village Hall Committee has organised the social activities in the Hall or rented the Hall out to external organisations. The Village Hall Committee is an independent organisation and the Educational Trust plays no part in the running of the Village Hall.
The function of the Educational Trust
The Educational Trust receives the rental from the tenant of the School House, and the money is used to support education locally.
Any young person under the age of 25 living in Hutton Buscel is able to apply for a grant of up to £300 from the Trust. The money can go towards the cost of books, educational trips, educational needs, or other expenses.
Applications for grants will be discussed at the Trust’s May meeting and issued shortly afterwards.
In addition, if funds permit, we invite one of the local schools to submit a request for funding. East Ayton Primary, Wykeham School and Brompton School have all been beneficiaries.
To apply, submit a short letter or email explaining why you are eligible and send it to: Karen Price, Treasurer, Hutton Buscel Educational Trust, Simonside, 14 Main Street, Hutton Buscel. Email: karen@kmptraining.co.uk.
The Trustees in March 2026 are:
Chair – Martin Price**
Secretary – Kath Hudson**
Treasurer – Karen Price
Trustee – Carol Gardner
Trustee – Peter Shepherdson
Trustee – currently vacant
** Indicates this Trustee has been appointed by the Parish Council
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