The George Daniels’ Educational Trust
Isle of Man Charity No. 1096
Dr George Daniels CBE was a watchmaker for more than sixty years and was presented with more of his profession’s highest honours than any other person. His greatest contributions to the watchmaker’s art were to develop his Co-axial escapement, described as the most important horological development for over two hundred and fifty years, and the writing of the seminal texts on the subject, ‘Watchmaking’, and ‘The Practical Escapement’.
George Daniels was passionate about education, and his legacy, The George Daniels’ Educational Trust, established on his passing on the 21st of October 2011, is a lasting tribute to a remarkable man. It was Dr Daniels’ wish to support students demonstrating initiative and merit, but lacking the necessary resources to realise their ambitions, so that they might advance their education in, and further the development of, the disciplines of Engineering, Horology, Medicine, and Building or Construction.
Those wishing to learn more about the life and character of this extraordinary man are encouraged to read his autobiography, ‘All in Good Time’, published by Bloomsbury Publishing, and visit www.danielslondon.com
In keeping with Dr Daniels’ wishes, the Trust’s primary aim is to support students who find themselves in financial hardship, so that they might realise their educational ambitions and further the development of their chosen discipline, and, in so doing, encourage social mobility. Notwithstanding this, the Trust will also work to encourage excellence within the disciplines supported.
The Trustees will fulfil these objectives in the following way:
1. Through the support of eligible students resident on the Isle of Man who wish to further their education in one of the following disciplines:
a. Engineering
b. Horology
c. Medicine
d. Building or Construction
For information detailing the nature of the educational programmes that are supported by the Trust, eligibility, and the application process, please click on this link:
2. Through the support of eligible students resident in the United Kingdom who wish to further their education in one of the following disciplines:
a. Engineering
b. Horology
For information detailing the specific educational programmes that are supported by the Trust, eligibility, and the application process, please click on this link:
The George Daniels’ Educational Trust – Isle of Man Charity No. 1096
Trustees:
Dr M R Blayney
Mr J K Corlett
Mr A C Gelling
Miss M A Norman
Dr R W Smith
Written correspondence to, GDET, Ellan Vannin, Baldrine, Isle of Man, IM4 6HA, British Isles.
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