Funding your modular building
TG Escapes designs and manufactures beautiful timber modular buildings for clients across the educational and commercial sectors, working on everything from classroom blocks to leisure facilities. We offer a simple, bespoke service, with design, manufacture, installation and finishing handled by our team. Our buildings are bright, healthy, and durable, built with sustainable timber frames and panels and optimised to meet net zero in operation as standard.
There are a wealth of financing options available to help our clients in education and community organisations get the buildings they need.
Financing options for education clients
At TG Escapes, we specialise in creating bespoke, sustainable modular buildings for the education sector. From nurseries to colleges, we create cost-effective, environmentally conscious building solutions that align with your educational and financial needs. When looking to secure the funding you need for a new educational building there are several avenues to consider, and some key resources to make use of.
Your Funding Options
Whether you’re dealing with unsuitable existing buildings or require additional space to deal with expanding pupil numbers or specialist SEND needs, there will be a range of avenues through which you can seek funding:
- Local Authority Funding: Local authorities distribute funding through the Basic Need programme. This initiative provides financial support for expanding existing schools or establishing new ones.
- School Capital Funding: Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) and School Condition Allowance (SCA) funds are two ways that schools can apply for and receive funding to construct new facilities on their site.
- Grants: There are many groups within the UK offering funding to schools, usually for specific needs, be that creating sports facilities or helping pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
From government programmes to charitable initiatives, there will be several opportunities to secure the necessary funds for your new school building. Our team wants to be of assistance to all schools needing funding to get the new building their staff and pupils require.
Recommended Resources
Here are some useful resources for schools looking to find out more about funding opportunities, or seeking out educational grants:
- School Capital Funding: The government page gives an overview of school capital funding in the UK, detailing available funding sources like the school condition allocations, condition improvement fund, and devolved formula capital. It offers guidance on eligibility, application procedures, and how the funds can be utilised for school building maintenance and improvements.
- Leasing Guidance For Academies: This government page provides guidance for schools on leasing facilities, covering the decision-making process, costs, and the different types of leases.
- A&S Grands Listing: A&S Landscape has a great resource looking at a range of grants available for schools, with links to application details, and a guide to writing grant applications.
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Funded Magazine: This online and print magazine offers a range of advice around school fundraising, including a database of grants on their website.
- Grants4Schools: This site offers a free monthly newsletter with information on grants available to UK schools, alongside a subscription service for more comprehensive and up-to-the-minute results.
Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) Assistance
The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) is a yearly fund designed to help schools that need significant help with their existing buildings. Designed around smaller schools and standalone academies, every applicant will need to submit a detailed application, and schools will essentially be competing against each other for a limited pool of funds.
TG Escapes works with schools across the UK on complementary CIF assistance. As part of our free building designs, we can work with you on the essentials of a strong application, helping clients get the funding they need for vital educational spaces. Our buildings are sustainable, durable, and positive, each built around bespoke designs.
School Condition Allowance (SCA) Funding
In the current educational landscape School Condition Allowance (SCA) funding has replaced CIF funding for many schools. Intended for multi-academy trusts (MATs), under SCA a fixed amount will be given to each trust based on their size and needs. This can help to remove the uncertainty that comes with applying for CIF or other charitable grants.
Funding opportunities for community buildings
From government schemes to charity grants, there is a range of financing options available for our clients. We’ve assembled some of the key resources our clients have used on this page.
Local councils
When looking for funding towards community projects, it’s a great idea to see what is being offered by your local council. The government Community Funding page will be able to direct you to the relevant page for your local area.
Wider government funding can also come from bodies like Arts Council England or Sport England.
Charity grants
There is a range of grants available to charitable and community organisations, with funding available from organisations like The National Lottery and alongside businesses like Asda and Greggs.
Some great resources to explore are the gov.uk grant finder, the list of community funding options from The King’s Trust, and the list of grants for smaller charities from Charity Excellence.
Section 106 funding
Section 106 agreements allow local authorities to secure contributions from developers to offset the impact of new housing. One key area this funding supports is community infrastructure, such as libraries, youth centres, sports halls, and multipurpose community buildings. These facilities can be delivered directly by developers or through a financial contribution to the council. TG Escapes partners with developers to provide sustainable, cost-efficient community buildings that meet Section 106 obligations.
Read more about Section 106 funding in our blog.
Find the right solution
We have produced hundreds of buildings across the UK, from classrooms to sports pavilions, using a timber frame approach to create attractive, healthy, and cost-effective spaces. By building each project off-site from timber frames and panelling, we’re able to achieve the long-term performance you’d get from a traditional brick building faster and for a lower price.
Our in-house installation team will also save time with an efficient, low-disruption installation. Each of our projects starts with a complementary design and quote, letting you know the exact cost of your bespoke modular building.
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