Unity Trust Bank - Unity Impact Grant
Details
As part of Unity's 40th Birthday pledge to achieve £40,000 in charitable donations, this year £15,000 will be awarded through three £5,000 grants.
The funding criteria are very open, so organisations doing all kinds of charitable activities can apply.
Applicants should be the direct delivery agent of the social, economic, environmental or community good that the application is for. Successful applications must demonstrate:
- Clear definition of beneficiary group / customers
- Evidence of impact need
- Impact evidence
- Sustainable practices
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue, Core costs
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
UK based Volunteer, Community, Social Enterprise groups, therefore should be one of the following:
- Charity Commission (or nationally relevant equivalent) registered.
- Community Interest Company (CIC)
- Register with the FCA Mutuals list as a co-operative or mutual with clear social, environmental or community purpose.
- A member branch of a Trade Union
You must have been a Unity Trust Bank (Unity) customer for at least 1 year prior to 1st September 2024.
- Minimum annual income:
- £18,000
When to apply
Applications now closed.
How to apply
Apply online via the Unity Trust Bank website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Advocacy Animal welfare Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Campaigning Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Disaster and emergency services Education and training Employability services Environment Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Organisational development and capacity building Recreation and social activities Research Respite and holidays Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Energy Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Religious and Belief Groups Local communities Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Volunteers Women and girls Young people Veterans and armed forces personnel Urban communities
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