Staying at CEEALAR
Apply
You can apply to stay at CEEALAR for up to 90 days as either a Grantee or a Patron.
Our grantees and patrons can apply for extensions to their stay (of up to 90 days), for a maximum of 12 months. [read more]
Grantee
Grantee stays are subsidized, and the cost can be fully covered by CEEALAR.
Grantees must be working in cause areas that meet our charitable objects.
Grantee applications are reviewed on the strength of the work they plan to do and the counterfactual impact of being accepted.
Grantees may be eligible to apply for financial support. [read more]
For more details on our grantmaking policy [click here]
Patron
Patron stays are paid at market rate (£30/night minimum).
Patrons are not required to be working directly in cause areas that meet our charitable objects.
All of the proceeds from their stay go toward supporting CEEALAR's grantees.
Process
In order to safeguard our community, all applications are vetted by our managers, advisors, trustees and the CEA community health team.
Grantee applications are assessed by our managers, advisors and trustees.
We try to respond to all applications within 7-14 days.
Who we're looking for
Potential grantees:
Are committed to improving the world
Are able to work independently
Are engaged in their own development
Believe that CEEALAR will have a significant counterfactual impact for them
We don't require specific experience or qualifications.
If in doubt, apply!
Events Venue
CEEALAR now has the capacity to provide venue, accommodation and catering for events of up to 20 people. [Please contact us for more information.]
FAQ
Check-In Times
Our managers need their beauty sleep, please arrange to arrive at the hotel after 9am and before 6pm.
Visiting a Resident
There is a £10/night fee for guests staying with residents.
[Click here to book your visit]
Extending my stay...
[Click here] to read our extension policy.
[Click here] to apply for an extension.
What do I need to bring?
Clothes
especially clothes suitable for cold and wet weather. No matter what time of year.
(Welcome to the UK)
Your own computer
Everything else is provided
What's the food like?
All food provided is vegan
Residents take it in turns to cook the communal evening meal
Breakfast/lunch/snacks are self-serve
Visas...
Most grantees do not have issues with visas, although we recommend you do your own due diligence
We are able to provide immigration support letters on request
How far are you from...
London / Oxford / Cambridge: ~3 hours by train one way.