The Henry Plumb Foundation

The Henry Plumb Foundation

The Henry Plumb Foundation funds young people (18-35) with interests, business ideas, study plans that will lead to a career in the agricultural or food industry. Funding ranges from £500 – £3,000.

These could take the form of:

• Business Start Ups
  To get your idea off the ground or give it a boost, funding from the foundation can help. So far we have funded pig rearing, butchery, a social media project, a sheep enterprise.. the list is endless!
• Internships
  To gain real experience in the working world of food and farming, you might be looking at an internship in the agricultural or horticultural industry.
• Overseas Exchanges
  To expand your skills and understanding of global issues and influences, we may look to help fund your travel expenses.
• Courses / Events
  We may provide funding to attend some courses and/ or events that will make all the difference to your career in agriculture. (This would not include Conferences)
• Management Courses
  To develop your leadership and team skills, that will make you a future leader, we are happy to fund even the most varied of ambitions.
• None of the above?
  Got an idea that isn’t shown above? We want to hear more. Fill in the application form and let us know what it is.