Originally set up in 1975 as the Geoffrey Chalk Memorial Fund in honour of one of the founder members of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), the Charity now boasts: over 50 Champion supporters a healthy and growing role call of almost 70 Top Student Awards an average annual contribution of £40,000 towards work-ready
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Industry support is the very cornerstone of the BALI Chalk Fund. Without it, the funding, grants and Student Awards could simply not be delivered. With government support diminishing every year, education and training providers should look to external funding sources like BALI Chalk Fund to help set student career prospects up with the practical, technical
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The BALI Chalk Fund Top Student of the Year achievers have been announced. This year has seen a welcome increase in student entry numbers as well as colleges participating. As a consequence, the high standard of the efforts and entries has made final deliberations by each college’s tutorship all the more difficult. The Top Students
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Supported by a growing legion of Champions this year, we are hoping to encourage a healthy host of requests to support for Enrichment and Training for students getting work-ready with landscape, horticultural and garden design learning providers for 2025. Where a Champion’s money goes As the door closes on this year’s Student of the Year
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Funding the future of your UK landscape Recently receiving donations from fundraisers in 2024 and 2025, the BALI Chalk Fund would like to thank Phoenix Amenity Supplies, Green-Tech #ChallengeforCharities and Composite Prime. Upcoming Events The BALI Yorkshire and North East Regional Members Golf Day will be taking place on 1 May 2025, with funds raised
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Student Submission window closes As the Student Submission window closes, the BALI Chalk fund Student of the Year team will begin to review the nominations from BALI student colleges for this academic year. With the increased promotional activity across digital, PR and marketing platforms, entrant numbers have risen by 125%. The next stage From Friday
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BALI Chalk Fund gathering momentum in 2025 The BALI Chalk Fund was set up in 1975 in memory of British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) founder member Geoffrey Chalk. Now in its 50th year, the fund continues to rally for funding, focusing on skills development across the landscape industry. Fast approaching 50 Champion supporters, 2025
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Could this be YOUR year? The application window for this year’s Top Student of the Year Awards 2024/2025 opens on Monday 17 March 2025. Landscape, design, land-based and horticultural specialist college tutors will be receiving full details of how students can apply, the key dates and deadlines, useful links for online applications and further information.
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Landscaping labours pay off Combining his hands-on landscaping skills with the academic and technical learning, this year’s Student of the Year (Landscaping) 2024 is Berwick based newcomer Jacob Carter. This was the first time that the National Award has gone to a Scottish student. Receiving this coveted award, nominated by his Tutors at SRUC Oatridge
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Drive, Determination and Design Excellence Winning the Student of the Year Award for Garden Design in 2024, Charlie White demonstrated not only the determination and drive that helps a young person step up and stand out amongst college peers, but also how they can raise their profile and career prospects on a national platform. Charlie,
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