- Who are USIT ?
- USIT is a charity, established in July 2004 after the sale of the assets and businesses of Water Training International (WTI).
(Visit Charity Commission Website Here )
- What grants do they award?
- USIT provide grants and bursaries for education and training for the utilities industries.
- Who can apply ?
- Individuals who can demonstrate they have the support of their employer and that their application will be beneficial to themselves, their employer and their industry.
- Who are the Trustees ?
- Martin Kane (Chairman), Director of Customer Relations, Severn Trent Water
- Tony Cooke, Managing Director, Bournemouth & West Hampshire Water PLC
- Brian Buckley, Metering Systems Consultant
- Lynn Cooper, Chief Executive, Institution of Water Officers
- Secretary - Bob Hodge
- Where are the offices ?
Registered Office
4 Carlton Court
Team Valley
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AZ.
Correspondence address
South Staffs Water
Green Lane
Walsall, West Midlands
WS2 7PD
- How do I get in touch ?
Utilities and Service Industries Training Limited
C/o Becci Brown
South Staffordshire Water PLC
Green Lane
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 7PD
Telephone : 07817 503 073
Fax: 01922 621968
E-mail - info@usit.org.uk
- Can I apply more than once ?
- Yes, but second and progressive applications will only be considered if funds remain after all other successful awards have been made.
- Can I apply for more than one product or for the same product more than once ?
- Yes, but second and progressive applications will only be considered if funds remain after all other successful awards have been made.
- What are the deadlines ?
- USIT Management Award – 31st Dec
- USIT Business Skills – 31st Mar and 30th Sep
- USIT Leadership Award – 30th Jun
- Where can I get an application form ?
- Download a form in either word / pdf format from the relevant award page and submit your application by email to info@usit.org.uk or by post to USIT, c/o South Staffs Water, Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 7PD
- Do I need references or other supporting documentation ?
- Yes, the detail of what you need is included in the description of each product. Please see our Awards page
- How do USIT decide who is successful ?
- The Trustees will assess the applications and advise applicants as soon as possible.
- Will I have to attend an interview ?
- A short-list of applicants may be asked to give a brief presentation to a small panel of judges.
- How will I be told if I am successful or not ?
- The Trustees will notify all applicants by post.
- How can I be kept up to date with news of new awards?
- Register your details with us, and we can update you via email.
- How does USIT finance its awards ?
- From the assets (in the form of cash in the bank) remaining from the closure of WTI (Water Training International). The funds were the "ring-fenced" charitable funds remaining after the sale of WTI which have to be applied for charitable purposes.
- How can I/my organisation help USIT to maintain these awards into the future ?
- The Trustees would be delighted to hear from any organisation interested in sponsorship or matched funding opportunities.
- Can I/my organisation have a link from your Website ?
- Possibly, please contact us for further discussion.
