This is just one in a series of cartoons drawn by one of the Hilden Trust’s  trustees on the lighter side of being a grant maker………..  For more can be seen on the Trust’s website    

The next round for the Lloyds Bank Founmdation Invest and Enable grant is 4th March Invest – a flexible, long-term core funding programme for charities delivering clear, targeted outcomes for disadvantaged people. These grants are from £10,000 up to a maximum of £25,000 per year for two or three years, with the opportunity for continuation […]

The A B Charitable Trust (ABCT) is an independent, UK based grant-making organisation founded in 1990 that is concerned with promoting and defending human dignity. Normally funds charities with incomes between £150k and £1.5 million   ABCT supports charities that defend human rights and promote respect for vulnerable individuals whatever their circumstances. The Trust is […]

Create Your Space environmental programme Big Lottery have launched their brand new Create Your Space environmental programme. The programme will use £8.8 million to transform local natural environments in Wales. The programme is a joint investment between the Big Lottery Fund and Dormant Accounts money to enable communities to make positive and sustainable transformations to their local […]

The Kelly Family Charitable Trust The Kelly Family Charitable Trust is a grant giving body that was founded in 2004 by members of the Kelly family. The Trust is interested in funding charities whose activities involve the whole family in initiatives that seek to tackle problems that face one or more of its members, and whose […]

DM Thomas Foundation for Young People (formerly known as Hilton in the Community Foundation) They are committed to helping disadvantaged and vulnerable young people and children. They do this by supporting positive life-changing and life-enhancing activities that improve their health and education. The Foundation has a rigorous grant process which aims to identify the most effective projects […]

I came across this site today from the Aldingbourne Trust. It has a nice page for donors that provides them with a wide range of ways in which they can donate and support the work of the charity. These include online donations, taking part in challenges, playing the lottery, leaving a legacy, fundraising at work….. […]

In just 1 minute over 250,000 tweets are sent on Twitter; as such the ‘life’ of a tweet is short, estimates are between 18 and 60 minutes. Similarly 75% of Facebook engagement happens in the first 2.5 hours. Therefore the time at which you tweet / post to reach the most number of people is […]

George John and Sheilah Livanos Charitable Trust Grants are available for registered charities carrying out general charitable activities in the UK.  Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees. Previous grants have been for between £500 and £50,000. The application process is ongoing and interested applicants may apply at any time Contact George John and […]