Here’s the 6 golden rules to writing good grant application from the GRIN Newsletter RULE #1: Read the eligibility criteria carefully. It’s amazing how many people don’t! RULE #2: Answer the specific questions asked by the funder – your application won’t stand a chance of being considered for a grant bif you go off […]
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The Dunhill Medical Trust
Grants for project to benefit people aged 60+ Grants are available to both large and small project which seek to improve the environment in which old people live. This includes: • The care and environment of older people. • Rehabilitation for older people. • ‘Cinderella’ or ‘unfashionable’ projects which often find it difficult to attract funding. […]
Golden Bottle / Bulldog Trust
The next funding round for the GBT/BT Joint funding initiative is now open, with a deadline of Friday 14th November at 5:00pm. This will be the final funding round for 2014/15 and there will be a cap of 300 applications. Therefore, it is recommended submit your application as soon as possible. Application for Round 1 2015/16 will open […]
5 minute fundraiser
The Institute of Fundraising have produced a number of short videos that cover a range of fundraising topics; these include fundraising techniques, fundraising strategies, ethics, codes and legislation. There are also useful handouts to go with them
People and Places – Big Lottery Wales
Don’t forget that the lottery have changed their guidance for round 1. There is now a much stronger emphasis on the need for your project. Previously (it certainly felt like anyway) almost everything would go through round 1 and they would at that point ask for greater evidence of need in the full application if […]
Catkin Pussywillow
May not be a big trust, but have my favoutite name of a grant giving body! They are a general funder including health, education and training,prevention of poverty, arts, heritage and disability. Recent grants range from £250 to £50,000 and for both local and national organisations Details via Open Charities http://opencharities.org/charities/1100036
Esmee Fairbairn video
There is a short but very good video on the foundations website that gives a good insight into what they are looking for in applications. well worth a view even if you are not applying to them it is relevant for many other trusts. http://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/hints-and-tips If you are applying to them they have a very […]
Santander Foundation
The Santander Foundation have changed their application form for their Central Fund. The fund has 2 priorities: Learn & Grow offers grants of up to £10,000 to fund activities which help disadvantaged people to improve skills, build confidence or employability. Money Skills offers grants of up to £10,000 to charities and credit unions who want to help […]
The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Within the overall terms of its Charitable Objectives, the priorities of the D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust focus on the arts, medical welfare and the environment, and are directed towards charities for which the Trust’s contribution will make a major difference. In particular, bursaries for arts education establishments, promotion of access, education and excellence in the […]
Ward Blenkinsop Trust
Ward Blenkinsop Trust grants are to support registered charities and voluntary and community organisations undertaking general charitable projects. There are a discretionary funder that allows itself plenty of scope for funding initiatives that appeal to trustees. The level of giving is normally in the region of £100,000-£200,000 per annum, so awards are likely to be small. The do […]