Retreat Bursary Application Form 20-25 September 2026

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Thank you for your interest in applying for a bursary place.

Applications are now open for bursary places on the 20 to 25 September 2026 Writing Retreat and will close at 11.59pm on Friday 7 August.

These bursary places exist to make the retreats accessible to people working on the frontline of public service and those actively involved in collective social movements who might not otherwise be able to attend.

Before completing this form, please take a moment to read the FAQs. They answer common questions about eligibility, the application process, deposits, timelines and how bursary places are allocated.

Accommodation

Rooms at the Old Rectory are twin or triple occupancy and may be mixed gender, depending on the final group. All rooms share a mixed gender bathroom.

On the application form, you can indicate your room sharing preference. I'll do my very best to accommodate everyone's comfort and needs.

Refundable Deposit

Successful applicants will be asked to pay a refundable deposit of £300 to secure their place. This will be returned to you on departure from the retreat.

If the deposit would prevent you from applying or attending, please get in touch with me directly at hollyarigby@gmail.com. I never want the deposit itself to be a barrier to someone joining the retreat.

Thank you for taking the time to apply. I read every application personally and appreciate the time and care that goes into every application.

Name *

Email address *

Which retreat are you applying for? *

20-25 September 2026

Required

Which space are you applying for? *

Social movement activist

Frontline worker

Your work covers both roles

Describe your work in up to 250 words. *

How would a retreat support your work, life, or creative practice? Write up to 250 words. *

Confirm you are happy to be in a twin or triple room with a shared bathroom. *

Yes

Would you be comfortable sharing a room with people of different genders? We’ll do our best to accommodate your preference. *

Yes

How do you describe your gender identity? *

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Confirm you understand that if you are offered a fully-funded place, you will need to pay a refundable deposit of £300 which will be returned to you on departure from the retreat. *

Yes

If a fully funded place is not available, would you like to be considered for a reduced fee place? *

Yes

If you’re not offered a place this time, are you happy for us to keep your application on file and consider you for future retreats? *

Yes

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