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Financial support & subsidised bursary places to help you come on retreat with us

We offer a range of bursary and subsidised places to help make Sharpham retreats accessible to people who might otherwise be unable to afford them, including: 

Read on to find out more about the different types of support available and how to apply 

If you want to GIVE to our Bursary Fund, and support others to come on retreat, click here

Apply to our Bursary Fund if you're on a low income to access retreats at The Sharpham Trust

Information & application form

As the bursary is for those in financial hardship, if you do not provide enough information about your financial circumstances we will be unable to consider your application. Please note:

  • Bursaries are limited to one place per year across The Trust (April – March) which includes Sharpham House, The Coach House, The Barn and Woodland
  • Bursary funding is limited and allocated at the discretion of the Sharpham Trust and a completed application form does not automatically guarantee a bursary 
  • Unfortunately due to the number of applications received and the size of our charity we are not able to offer individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants

To see forthcoming retreats with an available 50% bursary place click here

To apply

Download the Word Doc application form, fill it in & email to [email protected]

download application form
Apply to our Bursary Fund if you're on a low income to access retreats at The Sharpham Trust

Sharpham Trust bursaries - 50% off

Our Sharpham Trust Bursary Fund offers subsidised places - a 50% reduction - on courses and retreats to people experiencing financial hardship, including people who are unwaged or on a low income.

These places are intended specifically for people who would not be able to attend without support because of their financial circumstances.

  • Normally one general bursary place is available per retreat
  • Places are subject to availability
  • We recommend applying at least four weeks before the retreat
  • Bursary applications are considered in confidence

To apply

To see forthcoming retreats with an available 50% bursary place click here

Download the Word Doc application form, fill it in & email to [email protected]

download application form
Young person's meditation retreat at Sharpham
Nicky Mason

Extra support for young people

Thanks to generous funding from the Hollick Family Foundation, we are able to offer 75% bursaries for young people experiencing financial hardship on the following retreats:

  • The Coach House
  • The Barn
  • Woodland Retreats

Hollick Family Foundation logo

These bursaries are designed to help make retreats more accessible to young people aged who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend.

To apply

Download the Word Doc application form, fill it in & email to [email protected]

download application form
Learn how nature mindfulness on retreat at Sharpham can assist you if you're anxious or suffering depression and low mood

Mindfulness for Anxiety & Low Mood Retreats

Thanks to generous funding, we can offer additional bursary support for our Mindfulness for Anxiety and Low Mood retreats at The Coach House.

For people experiencing financial hardship, we offer:

50% bursary places - These can be booked directly through our website, on a first-come, first-served basis.
100% bursary places - If you need a fully-funded place because of financial hardship, email our Programme Administrator on [email protected] to request further information and an application form.

Who are bursaries for?

Our bursaries are specifically for people experiencing financial hardship who would otherwise find it difficult or impossible to afford a retreat.

This might include people who are:

  • unwaged or unemployed
  • on a low income
  • receiving benefits
  • experiencing financial difficulty
  • unable to meet the full retreat cost without financial support

We don't want anyone to feel embarrassed about asking for help. Bursary funding exists to remove financial barriers and help make our retreats accessible to people with fewer financial resources.

All bursary applications are treated sensitively and confidentially.

Want to find out more?

If you are unsure whether a bursary could be right for you, please get in touch. We are happy to talk through the options available.

Email our Programme Administrator on [email protected] to request further information about the different bursary options available and for an application form.