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Land-based college grants
Each year, land-based colleges in the South East region are invited to apply for grants funded by the South of England Agricultural Society to enrich the curriculum courses they offer.
In previous years, these grants have helped local colleges fund a wide range of initiatives. These include study tours and exchange trips both in the UK and overseas as well as specific module costs, and the creation of new provisions such as a bird of prey complex and a vegetable garden.
Every year, reports on the projects funded by our land-based college grants are displayed in our Countryside Hub at Spring Live!, the South of England Show, and the Autumn Show & International Horse Trials.
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Who are the grants for?
The land-based colleges eligible for a grant are:
- Brinsbury College
- Hadlow College
- Sparsholt College
- Plumpton College
- Berkshire College of Agriculture
- Merrist Wood College
How can I apply for a grant?
Anyone who would like to apply for a grant should contact the Charity Support Administrator via education@seas.org.uk.
Colleges are invited to apply for funding in August with the funds awarded in October.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
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Membership
If you enjoy attending our shows, find out more about Membership. You can attend each day of our four seasonal shows, access Members’ areas including parking, and you will be helping us to continue our work to fund and support agricultural education and countryside learning.
Read our reviews
Here are some of the things people are saying about us.
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SofE show great to see it back and they didn’t disappointed 3 fantastic days.
Ian Truman
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Just been to the South of England show. Had an amazing time in the sunshine. Lots to see and do and something for everyone. My son thought the stunt bikes where awesome!!!
Mark Leppard
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Great venue for country shows and the shows are top quality too.
Vicci Gunstone
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Good to see the south of England Show back. A great day out, shows, animals, and plenty of stalls.
Dog friendly & some tasty snack / food to be had. Terrific venue.
Peter Langbridge
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This year was bigger and better than I have experienced in other years. Great mix of content across the stalls and show elements.
Zoe Randall
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Great fun! Music from the Casablanca Steps, Shetland Pony Grand National, lots of nice farm beasts. More good shops than last year. A few more plants & poultry would be good.
Clare Salmon
Charity of the Year
Find out more about our current Charity of the Year, Veterans’ Growth:
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