ACCESS FUND
Launched in October 2025, the Access Fund has a very simple aim- to ensure access to blacksmithing courses by removing financial barriers.
Work of Iron CIC - Access Fund
Who can apply?
There are so many mental, social and physical benefits to getting out and making something with your hands. We believe that there is something for everyone in this ancient and specialist craft and that finances should not have to be a barrier.
With a limited number of spaces held on every course for subsidised places, there are a variety of full and partial subsidies available. Participants who live in the local area and those who face both financial and structural barriers are given priority. If cost might be a barrier to your participation, please apply below to inform us clearly why you want the support. We treat all requests as strictly confidential and will try are best to respond to you within five working days.
Pass a good deed on to another person.
‘Pay it Forward’
The Pay It Forward scheme allows course participants to contribute by topping up their fee. Giving participants who can afford it the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to participants who are facing barriers is part of how we foster an inclusive and supportive environment and ensure that courses are filled with people from all walks of life.
Access Fund Application Form
DONATE TO THE ACCESS FUND
We foster a supportive and inclusive environment with the simple aim of providing a community space for blacksmithing. You can support this by donating directly to the Access Fund.