The Goldsmiths' Centre Access Grant Application

This is the online application form for the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Access Grant.

How to apply
If you haven’t already done so, you must read the accompanying guidance before starting this questionnaire, to ensure you have all the information you need to complete it Access Grant Guidance.

Application Form
This application form should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. You will need to have proof of your entitlement to one of the benefits listed in the guidance ready to upload, as stated in the guidelines.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Survey
Before submitting your application form, you are required to complete a short, anonymous online survey to support the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Receipt and Notification
Once we have received your application form, you will receive an email from applications@goldsmiths-centre.org – please check your junk mail and add this and the boxoffice@goldsmiths-centre.org email addresses to your safe list. If you have not heard back from us within three days, please contact us to check that your application has been received.

You will be notified within two weeks of your submission about the outcome of your application via boxoffice@goldsmiths-centre.org.

Additional information
If you need any additional information or advice prior to submitting your application or you need the form in a different format, please contact us to discuss how best we can support you. Call + 44 (0)207 566 7650 or email applications@goldsmiths-centre.org

1. Contact Information*

First name (s)Last name
Correspondence address*

Street address

Street address line 2

CityCounty

PostcodeCountry
Email address*
example@example.com
Telephone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Business Instagram account
@example
Business website
www.example.co.uk

Financial Circumstances

If you are in receipt of any of the following government benefits and financial support, please indicate which one(s), and provide evidence with your application. Please refer to Guidelines and FAQs in the How to Apply section.
2. Which, if any of the following benefits are you in receipt of? (Please choose all that apply)*

Child Tax Credit (provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and CustomsIncome SupportDisability Living Allowance (DLA) / Personal Independence Payments (PIP)Income-based Jobseekers AllowanceIncome-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999The guarantee element of State Pension CreditUniversal Credit in place of ESA / Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
3. Please upload proof of your entitlement to ONE of the benefits you have selected above.*

The document can be a photograph taken on your phone, a scan, or an electronic document which MUST SHOW the first page of your statement. This MUST include your name, address, be dated recently and detail the benefit you receive.
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Access Grant Use

8. Name the courses you would like to attend, in order of preference. If your application were to be successful (this is a mandatory field and the courses MUST be within the next 3 months or your application will be invalid) PLEASE NOTE: The Jewellery Foundation Programme is NOT an option for this grant*

	Course name
1st choice
2nd choice

9. Briefly explain, in just a few sentences, how the selected courses align with your current skill level and training needs, highlighting how they will build on your existing knowledge and help you achieve your goals.*
10. Please confirm you have fully read the information for your chosen courses and that you have the basic technical skills required.*

Yes I do have the basic technical skills requiredNo I do not have the basic technical skills required
11. How did you hear about the Goldsmiths' Centre's Access Grants?

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Survey
As part of the application process, you are asked to complete an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) survey. Your input helps us understand who we’re reaching - and, just as importantly, who we might be missing - so we can make our opportunities more inclusive and accessible.

Every response helps us identify barriers and improve access. Even if you choose not to share certain details, your participation still matters.

The survey is anonymous and designed to help us learn how we can better support our community. Your honest feedback - even if you skip some questions -makes a real difference.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can create a more inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

Click here to complete EDI Survey before proceeding to the final stage of the application form.
Please confirm that you have completed the anonymous EDI Survey*

Yes, I have completed and submitted the EDI SurveyNo, I have not completed and submitted the EDI Survey
Please complete the anonymous EDI Survey via the link above, before submitting your application.

Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
To be eligible for the Access Grants, you must read and accept the following terms:
• You have reviewed the Access Grant guidance.
• You have selected two preferred courses scheduled within the next 3 months.
• The Goldsmiths’ Centre may withdraw the Access Grant at any time due to external factors (e.g., full allocation, course cancellations, or sold-out events).

Data Protection and Use of Information
• Your information is collected in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR, and won’t be shared with third parties unless you consent.
• Your details will be stored electronically for administrative purposes and may be shared internally to support your application.

Short Course Attendance
• Changes to Access Grant course bookings are only possible if your place can be resold at full value (including fees).
• If you accept a course place and fail to attend without valid exceptional circumstances, you will not be eligible for future grants.
• Notifying us in advance may allow your place to be resold, making you eligible for future applications.
• Most online courses are delivered via Zoom. Please ensure you have a stable internet connection.
• If the Goldsmiths’ Centre cancels a course, you will be offered an alternative or transferred to a new date. We cannot cover any travel or accommodation costs.
• We are not responsible for, and cannot refund, any issues caused by technical problems on your end.
• You will be contacted via email in case of cancellations or rescheduling, so please check your inbox before attending.

Applicant Declaration
• By accepting the Access Grant, you agree to participate in a follow-up survey to support programme evaluation.
• You confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. False information may lead to disqualification, potential expulsion, and repayment of any awarded funds.
12. I agree to the above terms and conditions and I declare that the information that I have given on this form is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that giving false information will automatically disqualify my application. I further undertake to repay any grants obtained by me as a result. *

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Financial Circumstances

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