DCF Application 2026 (parent/guardian)

Bursary Application - David Chilcott Fund

PARENT/GUARDIAN VERSION
This form is to be completed by the parent/guardian of the young person. If you are applying as a non-relative eg: Youth Leader, please click on this link to complete the alternative form:

Bursary Application - David Chilcott Fund - (non-relative version)

Please complete the following to help us understand your situation more so that we can fairly distribute our bursary funds to those in most need. Some of the questions below may seem intrusive, or may make you feel unqualified for the bursary, but please do not worry - we just want to understand your circumstances sufficiently to manage our funds correctly. As a registered charity, we are required to show that our handling of funds is clear, transparent and fair.

NB: If you have more than one young person - please complete a separate form for each. (Combined applications with more than one young person on this form will be rejected).
Who can apply?

The David Chilcott Fund has been set up to assist children and young people to attend Christian holidays who would otherwise find the cost a significant or total barrier to attendance.

Priority will be given to applications that include households such as those receiving benefits or free school meals, single-parent families, families where one or both parents are unemployed, parents with a disability, fostered or adopted children, and children of those working in Christian ministry / employment.

However, we take into account the individual needs and circumstances of all applicants and distribute funding accordingly.

The guidelines below have been established to honour the way the David Chilcott Fund was established.

The funding covers:
- Children aged between 6-18 years old
- Attendance at a child or youth-based UK residential holiday, camp or conference with a Christian faith-based focus incorporating daily times in small (dorm/tent) groups to make new friends, learn from the Bible, and reflect and discuss together.
The funding does NOT cover:
- Attendance at Christian holidays or conferences that are open to all ages
- Attendance at festivals / large events, family holidays / camps, or school residentials.
- Attendance at activities organised by a church, small group of churches or local organisations, or community-based youth projects which are only open to children from specific localities
- Youth group residentials run by churches or organisations
- Leadership training
Important information about how bursaries are provided.

Any bursaries awarded will be paid directly to the organisation running the residential.

Bursaries are always given on the understanding that, should any recipient(s) be unable to attend, then the money for their holiday(s) will be returned for future applications.

Each individual child / young person can be awarded a maximum of one bursary award in any twelve month period.

Applicants must have booked a place on the holiday before applying for a bursary.

Bursary applications cannot be accepted once the holiday has begun.

All applications should be submitted online. Printed paper copies will not be accepted.

As the funds are limited and we want to be able to help as many children/young people as possible, the maximum amount awarded per applicant will usually be up to one third of the cost of the holiday. However, there is an 'Additional Information' box in the application form, if there are exceptional circumstances that you would like to be taken into consideration.

The David Chilcott Fund is administered by Christian Residential Network (Registered charity number: 326637)
What is your relationship to the young person on this form?
Section 1: Parent/Guardian Details
Parent/Guardian - Full Name
Parent/Guardian - Address
Enter address including Postcode
✉ Email Validator (enter your email address)
Parent/Guardian - Phone /Mobile Number
Eligibility Criteria:
Are you in receipt of any means-tested State Benefits or free school meals?
Please state which benefits (or free school meals) you receive.
Are you reliant on food banks?
Is this a single parent household?
Number of adults in the household who are NOT working. (There is no need to include additional children aged over 18.)

Other
Please provide the reason for any adult(s) not working
Supporting Information:
Please detail why you are in need of financial assistance to send your child on this holiday. (The information you provide here helps us decide whether we award a bursary so please give as much information as you can.)
How did you hear about The David Chilcott Fund?

Other
Section 2: Young Person & Holiday Details
First name and surname of young person
DOB

DayMonthYear
Date of Birth)
Gender
Organisation (running the holiday)
Holiday Title
NB: Your child must be booked onto the holiday before applying to the David Chilcott Fund
I confirm that this child / young person is already booked on the holiday as stated above. (If not, please book them on, and then apply to the David Chilcott Fund.)
Holiday Start Date

DayMonthYear
Date
Holiday End Date

DayMonthYear
Date
Website of holiday
Holiday cost (£)
Amount of funding requested from DCF Bursary fund (£)
NB: A reason will be needed in the 'Additional Infomation' box below, if your funding request is more than 1/3 of the holiday cost.
Amount of cost you will be personally contributing (£)
As the funds are limited and we want to be able to help as many children/young people as possible, the maximum amount awarded per applicant will usually be up to one third of the cost of the holiday. However, please use the 'Additional Information' box below, if there are exceptional circumstances that you would like to be taken into consideration.
Additional Information - Is there anything else you would like us to know about your child or your financial circumstances?
Please use this space to enter any other circumstances you would like considered - for example, if the child/young person has a disability or additional needs, or is fostered or adopted, or anything else.
Have you already applied or intend to apply to any other organisation / church / bursary fund for financial support towards the above holiday? Please check whether your holiday organisation offers a bursary scheme and, if so, please apply to their bursary fund first. (NB: Saying 'yes' to this question will not disqualify you from being considered for a bursary from DCF.)
Name of other organisation/bursary fund(s) applied to for funding
Amount of funding requested/expected from the other organisation/bursary fund(s) if application approved?
Deadline for making final payment to Holiday organisation

DayMonthYear
Date
Section 3: Referee (eg: Minister, Youth Leader etc....)

IMPORTANT: We will need to share your information to get confirmation of your referee's support. By continuing, you permit Christian Residential Network (CRNet) to share all the information submitted, with the referee nominated below. Please note we will not be asking them for a character reference for your child, but to confirm whether, in their opinion, the family would be unable to send the child to a holiday without the financial support of a bursary.
NB: The referee:
- must not be a relative nor living in the same household as the child / young person
- must not be the person submitting the form
- must not be employed by the Holiday Organisation, or have a spouse working for the Holiday Organisation, or be on the holiday Leadership Team
- must not be attending the same camp or holiday as the child/young person
Referee's connection to the young person(s) on this form

Other
Referee's Name
Referee's Address
Enter address including Postcode
Referee's Phone Number
Referee's Email
example@example.com - please ensure this email address is correct
Section 4: Completion & Submission
Privacy & Security

We may share and store your information as required to process your application. A copy will be emailed to your nominated Referee. We will only share your information with others when we have asked for and received your permission, or when compelled by law. We will take all reasonable care to keep all your information secure but we cannot be held liable for any loss that you may suffer if a criminal third party obtains unauthorised access to any data, unless this is solely due to our negligence.
Submission date

DayMonthYear
Today's date
Now that you have completed this form, just click the 'Submit Application' button and your application will be automatically sent to CRNet, who will acknowledge receipt of your application by email.

Applications should normally be submitted a minimum of 30 days before the holiday start date.
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Bursary Application - David Chilcott Fund

Section 1: Parent/Guardian Details

Eligibility Criteria:

Supporting Information:

Section 2: Young Person & Holiday Details

Section 3: Referee (eg: Minister, Youth Leader etc....)

Section 4: Completion & Submission

Privacy & Security