Revesby Rural Activities Fund
Apply for our bursary fund
The Revesby Rural Activities Fund aims to give young people – from school leavers up to the age of 25 – living in Lincolnshire the chance to participate in rural activities. These include traditional skills and crafts, game-keeping and horticulture – just to name a few.
We’re open to all types of applications and will consider any rurally-based activities. This can include:
- Allowances for travel to agricultural activities
- Driving/tractor licenses
- Tractor or car towing courses
- Help towards IT costs.
Bursaries of up to £1,000 are available, use our contact form to enquire about applying.
Read Megan's story
Megan Smalley applied for the Revesby Rural Activities Fund to help her attend the University of Nottingham, where she is studying for a Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy.
Here’s what she had to say…
“I was so shocked to find out my grant application was successful, it has made all the difference to my studies. It has enabled me to attend university and facilitated the many placements I have to attend across the country in order to pass. I enjoy living in a rural area, but it has brought challenges in both commuting and financing attending university in another city. It is such a lovely idea to be helping those in rural communities; I am so grateful for the help of the grant.”
Read Archie's story
Archie Joynes is one of the recent beneficiaries of the Revesby Rural Activities Fund. He completed a Level 3 City and Guilds Course in Equine Management at Riseholme College before being accepted onto a forgework course at Moreton Morrell College, which he started in September 2024.
He has had a passion for horses for a long time and has always wanted to be a farrier, having spent some time with local farriers in the area.
Here’s what he had to say…
“I’m so grateful for the grant I received from the fund – it helped me a great deal, enabling me to buy a portable forge to practise my metal work skills. I enjoy living in a rural area, but it does bring some problems when finding work. It is great that there is a fund for people such as myself to help.”
Read Hannah's story
When Hannah Benson saw that the Revesby Rural Activities Fund was being promoted through Lincolnshire Young Farmers, she decided to apply and was successful.
Here’s what she had to say…
“I never thought I would be successful in the application but it goes to show, if you don’t try you never know! I am now able to pull a trailer and it’s all down to the Revesby Country Fair bursary. So thank you!”
Read James' story
James Adamson is completing an apprenticeship under a Farrier’s Registration Council Approved Training Farrier near Melton Mowbray, alongside studying at Warwickshire College.
He applied for the bursary to help him purchase a portable gas forge – an essential piece of equipment in order to work professionally as a farrier.
Here’s what he had to say…
“The bursary has been extremely helpful as I approach the end of my apprenticeship. The weight of exam stress has been helped by having been able to get a portable gas forge for the back of a van. I can’t thank Revesby Country Fair enough.”
Read Georgina's story
Georgina Elliott runs Upholstered Unicorn, a shop in Horncastle which offers bespoke upholstery services. She applied for the bursary to help purchase the materials needed to start offering upholstery classes.
Here’s what she had to say…
“I am very grateful for the grant funding. It has enabled me to purchase the upholstery tool kits required to start teaching upholstery classes. This has given me the opportunity to expand my services, boost my business and further develop my career within the upholstery industry.”
Read Kallum's story
Kallum Burrell runs KB Shotgun Coaching, based in Coningsby. He applied for the bursary to help purchase a new shotgun to use in his coaching.
Here’s what he had to say…
“The Bursary funding helped me to purchase a shotgun that can be used to coach more experienced shots and introduce newcomers into clay pigeon shooting which, given the current challenges we are facing both as a sport and a community, is a necessity!
“I’m extremely grateful for the help I have received from the grant and hope that they can continue to support upcoming local rural businesses in the way they have mine!”