Grants for land-based skills & qualifications
The South of England Agricultural Society provides training grants for people in the South East who are working in a land-based industry to undertake training.
Grants can be provided for a wide range of skills, such as crop spraying, chainsaw use, sheep shearing and first aid. Grants can also be used by people who are looking to develop their management or business skills.
Who are the grants for?
Grants are available for people of any age living, working or training in the South East* who require certain skills, certifications or qualifications to progress their career in a land-based industry.**
Grant recipients are required to engage with the South of England Agricultural Society. This can be in a variety of ways. For example, by becoming a member, helping at Society shows, or providing information on your training, which can be used as an example to encourage other potential candidates to apply.
* South East is defined as: Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex
**Land-based industries include agriculture and allied industries, animal husbandry, horticulture, forestry, arboriculture, apiculture, viticulture, fishing, gamekeeping, land management and equine.
How can I apply for a grant?
Please note training grants for 2024 are closed.
If you believe you are eligible for a grant and would like to apply, please complete our South of England Agricultural Society Training Grant Form by clicking on the link below.
The Countryside Education Committee will consider applications throughout the year, excluding May and June, due to the South of England Show.
If you would like to find out more about our grants, please contact the Charity Support Administrator by emailing education@seas.org.uk.
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.
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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
Great venue for country shows and the shows are top quality too.
Vicci Gunstone
Easy parking which was free. Entrance price very good. Sellers did not mark prices too high. Huge varieties, from babies, children, adults and a good variety for animals. Cash and card available. A lovely Christmas atmosphere was created.
Julie Fairfowl
SofE show great to see it back and they didn’t disappointed 3 fantastic days.
Ian Truman
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
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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