# Coventry Freemens Charity > Supporting Coventry Freemen in need.. ## Pages - [Cookie Policy](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/cookie-policy/) - [The Journey to the Freedom of Coventry](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/journey/): Apprenticeship On leaving school and being awarded an Apprenticeship, the road to the Freedom begins. To qualify to become a Freeman of Coventry, a strict criteria is applied under an Act of Parliament, which is administered by the Lord Mayor’s office. You must be a Contracted/Indentured apprentice. No matter the length of time you served […] - [Application For Discretionary Charitable Gift](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/application/application-for-discretionary-charitable-gift/): In accordance with the Charity Scheme dated 29 December 1978, as subsequently amended, the Coventry Freemen’s Charity is able to award a discretionary charitable gift to help with a specific need. This can be made either directly to the applicant or alternatively to other charities or organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial […] - [Application For Discretionary Annual Benefit Payment](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/application/application-for-discretionary-annual-benefit-payment/): The Coventry Freemen’s Charity is able to award a discretionary annual benefit payment (payable in quarterly instalments and subject to periodic review), or a ‘one off’ payment to help with a specific need and to assist with relief in need in accordance with the Charity’s Scheme dated 29 December 1978, as subsequently amended. If you […] - [Application Forms](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/application/): Discretionary Charity Annual Scheme Benefit (previously known as the pension) Discretionary Charitable Gift - [Useful Links](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/links/): Coventry City Council Apprentice Registration To register an apprenticeship with the City Council, contact: The Lord Mayor’s office on 024 7697 5414 or via email to lord.mayor@coventry.gov.uk to make an appointment. Freedom Application To apply to be made a Freeman of the City of Coventry: Download an Application Form from the Coventry Council website using […] - [Brief History of Coventry Freemen’s Charity](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/history/): In 1843, monies held in a Trust Fund founded the “Freemen’s Seniority Fund”. Two further Charities were founded following the No. 1 Inclosure Award (1860 Award) and the No. 2 Inclosure Award (1875 Award). Subsequently, the three Charities were amalgamated in 1978 to form the new and current title of “The Coventry Freemen’s Charity”. The […] - [Eligibility](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/eligibility/): The initial requirement to qualify for the Charitable Gift is to be a Freeman of the City of Coventry and in need. The scheme requirements state that preference may be given to the aged. The onus is therefore on the applicant to complete the Application Form truthfully, noting that any liability to tax shall be […] - [About us](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/about/): The Charity is managed by a Board of Trustees and all administration work is carried out by Azets Accountants and Business Advisors. In order to become a Trustee, the initial requirement is that candidates must be a Freeman of the City of Coventry and have appropriate skills and knowledge, which complement the Charity activities. The […] - [The Journey Begins](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/): Becoming a Freeman of Coventry is a proud and historic achievement – one that begins with an apprenticeship and continues through dedication, service, and tradition. This journey follows a clear path, from your first registration to the formal Admission Court and, finally, to becoming a Freeman of the City. Explore each step below to understand […] - [Privacy Policy](https://coventryfreemenscharity.org/privacy-policy/): Please read this Privacy Notice thoroughly as it contains essential information regarding our identity, the reasons we collect, store, use, and share your personal data, your rights concerning this data, and how to contact us or supervisory authorities if you have any complaints. Who We Are Coventry Freemens Charity are responsible for collecting and using […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/coventryfreemenscharity.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)