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A Charity that
Will support your training plans

If you work in the cast metals industry and want to be better educated then Tor Lodge may be able to support you with contributions towards the costs of your training and education

Welcome to
Tor Lodge &
Applecross Trust

Tor Lodge and Applecross Trust is a registered charity set up to support the development of peoples knowledge and skills and who work in the cast metals and related industries....

Supporting the
development of
knowledge & skills

Grants are available to individuals to develop their skills and improve their education and knowledge....

Develop, enhance & improve
Your industry knowledge

Are you at college or university?
Do you visit exhibitions and conferences?
Contact Tor Lodge and see if we can help.

Who are Tor Lodge?

Tor Lodge and Aplecross Trust is a charity designed to help the cast metals industry to improve the knowledge base working within it. Founded when the National Foundry College, closed its accomodation facilities, the proceeds from the sale of the building were invested to provide anyone with a...

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Latest News

Trustees meet at Dudley Foundries training centre

The Trustees of Tor Lodge met last week at Dudley Foundries in the Black Country and were able to see the magnificent training facilities that they have built. The Chairman, John Parker, Clerk Andrew Turner and a number of the other trustees met to...> More