Funded education programmes
Our funded education programmes help to enhance teaching and learning in Religious Education and Home Economics, including D&T food and nutrition, and textiles. Explore some of the recent education programmes we have funded and the difference they have made.
Featured education programmes
We supported the British Nutrition Foundation to work with 2,000 food teachers as part of its Food curriculum to classroom project in 2026.
In 2025-2026, we supported Culham St Gabriel’s to grow their Religion and Worldviews Home Educators’ Fund, enabling them to reach more families and strengthen representation.
Explore our funded education programmes 2025-2026
We funded Canterbury Christ Church University to develop a pilot programme to support primary RE teachers.
Based on the TastEd work in schools, we supported them to integrate the approach into teacher training.
In 2025-26, we supported CPAS to develop training and resources for schools and churches.
To support D&T (textiles) trainee teachers, we collaborated with Notting Trent University.
With our support, Queen’s University Belfast developed a new resource for NI home economics teachers.
The Textiles Skills Centre established Future Textiles (Future Threads) to support textiles in the curriculum.
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How our support makes a difference
Better teaching
We help young people explore beliefs, values and worldviews, as well as develop hands-on learning in food and textiles.
Richer learning
We help promote wellbeing, independence and sustainable choices.
Teacher development
We provide CPD and resources to strengthen teaching and curriculum delivery.
Stronger communities
We establish partnerships that connect schools, teachers, pupils and organisation for lasting impact. We help build cohesive, respectful communities.
