We’re Bluntisham-based
We are a local charity based in, and focused on, the small Cambridgeshire village of Bluntisham
Supporting young people
Our primary objective is to support the personal and professional development of young people in the village
Through educational grants
We provide annual grants to help with a range of their educational and vocational needs
Our application window is currently closed.
We’ll let you know on the local Facebook group and through the Parish Newsletter when the 2026 grant application window is open. To find out if you’re eligible for funding, check out our eligibility section below.
A little about us
It all started back In 1707 when Reverend Saywell left fourteen acres in Earith Wash into the care of the Rector and wardens of the church in Bluntisham to provide an annual income to educate poor children of the parish. Later, in 1842, Reverend Tillard also had a vision – that every child in Bluntisham deserved an education, regardless of their family’s means. He provided a school building on the High Street, creating a place where the village’s poorest children could learn, grow, and build better futures. The combined generosity of the two Reverends led to the later founding of the Saywell Tillard Education Charity.
For over 180 years the school building stood as a testament to their belief in the power of education. Then, in 2024, the old school found new life in a different form. The building was sold, but the mission lived on – the proceeds carefully invested to create a lasting fund. Now, instead of brick and mortar, Reverend Saywell and Reverend Tillard’s legacy supports young people across Bluntisham in countless ways, providing grants that help them pursue their educational dreams and vocational ambitions, whatever path they choose.
Funding eligibility
During our first two rounds of funding we provided financial assistance to people in the village that helped with the purchase of laptops, paying for school trips, covering the cost of music lessons and buying items of play equipment.
As a small local charity we are flexible in the range of grants we approve provided applicants meet the following criteria.
If you are an individual applying for support for yourself or a family member, your home address is in Bluntisham
If you’re a childcare or education-focused business, that your primary activities are based in Bluntisham
You are the parent or carer of a person under the age of 16, or you’re someone in education aged between 16 and 25
You would benefit from financial assistance towards the cost of equipment or to support other education-related needs
Get in touch
If you’re a Bluntisham resident and you have any questions about the charity, our work, or applying for a grant for your child, simply complete our online form and we’ll be in touch.