Awards and bursaries

An award for a maker working in any craft discipline with a commitment to high quality craftsmanship. Harriet’s Trust Award offers up to three years of business support and subsidised studio space at Cockpit. 

This is a heavily subsidised space in shared studio for up to three years, worth up to £5,000 in the first year (with further support in years two (£3,000) and three (£2,000) *.

The successful applicant will supplement this award in first year by paying £500 over 12 months. The total sum is linked to the cost of the space and support services. Electricity costs, insurance and office service charges will be payable on top and cannot be paid from the award. The award space allocated is at Cockpit discretion. Please note that most studios are shared and sizes vary.  

*Contributions of £1,000 and £2,000 over 12 months are required from the successful Maker in years 2 and 3. 

• Studio space for up to 3 years within the creative community at Cockpit

• Business support services including one-to-one coaching and business development workshops
• Selling and promotional opportunities, including two annual Cockpit Open Studios events

A maker working in any craft discipline, who can demonstrate dedication to developing, nurturing and passing on their craft.

Watch this space for application openings
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If you have any questions, check our FAQs page or contact us.

We particularly encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in craft including non-graduates, disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from Black, Asian and Global Majority backgrounds. We welcome applicants from a range of educational backgrounds and there is no minimum formal qualification for this programme.