The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers’ Charitable Trust – The Walmsley Bursary 2026

This annual bursary of £4000 is to provide support to someone keen to pursue a development opportunity which will benefit their basketry practice. The Bursary is open to anyone who makes the major part of their living from basketry (including chair caning) whether by making for sale, teaching, curating, writing or other activities, or by a mix of activities that all concern basketry directly.

When assessing applications, the Charitable Trust will be looking for a clear plan which demonstrates a good understanding of the proposed development opportunity and the benefits it offers. The opportunity itself could encompass a wide range of possibilities but must be clearly related to the applicant’s own basketry practice.

The Trust requires a detailed progress report by the end of a year and a final report to benefit the basketmaking community. This could be a talk, teaching or a written report that could be published in the BA Journal, the WCOB Newsletter and for the use of the Trust.

Your written application should include a short description of the development opportunity, details about your own practice and photographs where useful.

For more information and to make an application please email Richard Burn
via [email protected]

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 30 APRIL 2026