The forge club needs a new anvil. The timber framers need a van. The evening tilers need, frankly, everything. Once a year, workshop clubs pitch for federation sponsorship of tools, travel and tuition — five minutes each, judges' questions, decisions on the night.
How the evening runs
- Each club pitches for five minutes: what, why, what it costs, who benefits.
- A panel of fellows and last year's winners questions every bid.
- Awards announced before close — funds released within a fortnight.
Entering a bid
Any affiliated club with ten or more members may bid. Send a one-page summary through the contact form by 1 November: the item, the cost, and the apprentices it serves. Clarity beats ambition — the judges fund what they understand.
Date17 Nov 2025
Pitch5 minutes
Fund$40,000
Deadline1 Nov 2025