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Another of ASTO's roles is to administer the Trinity House Career Development Bursary Scheme. The Corporation of Trinity House is the General Lighthouse Authority for England and Wales, with responsibility for nearly 600 Aids to Navigation from traditional features such as lighthouses, buoys and beacons to the latest satellite navigation technology. In addition it inspects over 10,000 local Aids to Navigation provided by port and harbour authorities, and on offshore structures. Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1514, Trinity House is also a major maritime charity, engaged in the welfare of mariners, education and training, the promotion of safety at sea, and its role as a Deep Sea Pilotage Authority.
As part of its charitable activities, the Corporation has been generously supporting ASTO member organisations by providing substantial funding for grants to their sail training staff and volunteers who wish to become qualified as mates and masters.
Under the bursary scheme, ASTO members put forward suitable applicants who are working in sail training and wish to gain both RYA and MCA qualifications. A joint ASTO/Trinity House Awards Panel then interviews the candidates and if suitable the cost of their training and examinations is met by the Trinity House bursary funds.