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Established in 1975, the BALI Chalk Fund provides funding for skills development across the landscape industry through various targeted initiatives.

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👋 Meet the people behind the BALI Chalk Fund.

Our Trustees and team bring together experience from across landscaping, horticulture, education and industry. Their shared aim is simple: to help students and training providers access the opportunities, skills and connections that can support a lasting career in the sector. by @balichalkfund

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BALI. Chalk. Fund. Three words that reflect our industry, our heritage and our purpose.

Together, we’re investing in the future of the landscape industry 💚 by @balichalkfund

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Becoming a BALI Chalk Fund Champion is a simple way to support the next generation of landscape professionals.

🛠️ Fund practical training and skills development
🎓 Give students more opportunities beyond the classroom
🏫 Support colleges and training providers across the UK
🌟 Recognise and celebrate emerging talent
🌱 Strengthen the future workforce of the landscape industry

From Bronze to Gold, every Champion plays a part in helping students build the skills, confidence and experience they need to take their next step.

🔗https://balichalkfund.org.uk/become-a-champion/ by @balichalkfund

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4 months ago

What a fantastic couple of days at FutureScape 2026! 🌱

It was brilliant to connect with so many people across the landscaping and horticulture industries, sharing more about the BALI Chalk Fund and the opportunities we provide to support training and development.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by Stand Q52 to say hello, learn more about the Fund and find out how to get involved 💚 by @balichalkfund

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Thinking of applying but haven’t started yet? There’s still time.

Your application is your chance to tell us:
💡 What you’d like to fund
🎓 How students would benefit
📈 What difference the opportunity could make to their learning or development

⏳ Applications close on the 24th October.
Apply here: https://balichalkfund.org.uk/enrichment-funding-window-open-2027/ by @balichalkfund

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It's @FutureScapeEvent

It's Stand Q52.

It's Richard Gardiner, Trustee, in a customary subtle shirt 🌸🌸🌸

AND you're just a QR code away from becoming our next Champion.

Champions, college leads and those who are looking to pay it foward into landscape and horticulture training and enrichment: head on over!

(Special thanks to Tom Proudley and David Griffiths and our newest Champions @prolandscaper for your ongoing support)

#Futurescape #FS2026 taken in Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre by @balichalkfund

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6 days ago

📣 Just one day to go until FutureScape!

Tomorrow, you’ll find us at Stand Q52. Come and talk to us if you’d like to know more about:

🎓 How the Fund supports students and colleges
💡 Our Enrichment Grants
🤝 Becoming a Champion
💬 How you can support the future of the landscape industry

Whether you already know the Fund well or are hearing about us for the first time, we’d love you to stop by! by @balichalkfund

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7 days ago

2 weeks left to apply for a BALI Chalk Fund Enrichment Grant.

The grants are there to help colleges give students opportunities that go beyond their usual course content. That could mean:

🏞️ Visiting a specialist site or industry event
🛠️ Taking part in a practical workshop
💬 Hearing directly from industry professionals
✨ Gaining experience that helps build confidence, knowledge or employability

⏳ Applications close on the 24th October.
Apply here: https://balichalkfund.org.uk/enrichment-funding-window-open-2027/ by @balichalkfund

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🤝 Heading to FutureScape and already one of our Champions? We’d love your help.

We’re looking for BALI Chalk Fund Champions who are attending FutureScape and could spare an hour on Stand Q52 across the two days.

It could be helping us welcome visitors, talking about why you support the Fund or simply helping us spread the word about what we do.

If you’re available, please send us a DM or comment below and we’ll be in touch.

📅 13–14 October
📌 Stand Q52 by @balichalkfund

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12 days ago

📣 One week to go until FutureScape 2026!

The BALI Chalk Fund will be exhibiting on Stand Q52 on 13–14 October.

If you’re heading to the show, come and speak to the team about the different ways the Fund supports students entering the landscape industry. It’s also a chance to find out how colleges, businesses and individuals can get involved with the Fund and support the next generation.

📍 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
📅 13–14 October
📌 Stand Q52

Come and say hello! by @balichalkfund

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The BALI Chalk Fund 2026/2027 Enrichment Funding window is now open! 📣🎓

Bursaries of up to £5,000 are available to help BALI Member Colleges provide students and apprentices with additional industry-relevant training, skills and certification alongside their Level 2+ qualifications.

Applications are open now, with a deadline of 24 October 2026.

Find out more and apply here:
https://balichalkfund.org.uk/enrichment-funding-window-open-2027/ by @balichalkfund

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Nathan Paxman of J Paxman Landscapes has been named one of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2026! 👏🎉

Nathan’s recognition follows an impressive year, including another top-flight Show Garden award at Harrogate, building on his Premium Best in Show success in 2025.

As one of our Bronze Champions, J Paxman Landscapes continues to support the BALI Chalk Fund and the next generation of the landscape industry, so it’s fantastic to see Nathan celebrated among this year’s 30 Under 30. by @balichalkfund

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