Summary

The Foundation was established by the family of Sir Robert McAlpine and gives grants to support small charities situated throughout the UK that fall within specific categories:

• Children
• Social
• Elderly
• Youth
• Medical Research

They particularly like to support projects where funding can make a real difference.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Uk based projects

Maximum annual income:

£1,000,000

When to apply

The Trustees meet annually in November to approve grants. An application must be received no later than 31 August in order for it to be considered for inclusion in the next meeting.

Next deadline: 31 Aug 2024

How to apply

Apply in writing to the Foundation, either by email or post. Your application should be no more than to A4 pages and enclose a copy of your most recent signed accounts. For full details on what to include, see the Foundation website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing & shelter Community facilities Education & training Financial advice & support Health care & wellbeing Sport & physical activity Recreation & social activities Research Social care & welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Homeless or badly housed Socially isolated people People in poverty Older people Disabilities Learning disabilities Unemployed Women & girls Young people

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