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The JJ Charitable Trust seeks to improve the effectiveness of literacy teaching in primary and secondary education for children with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Their work has a particular focus on areas of disadvantage and those who are at risk of non-inclusion in society and the world of work.

The small grants scheme funds charities and community groups that directly help children and young people develop literacy skills, with a focus on supporting those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Projects must have a clear emphasis on foundational literacy. The funding can support existing literacy work, so a new project is not required.

They give priority to projects that work with volunteers and reading mentors, and to creative, innovative approaches that build children's confidence. They will consider grants for literacy support at any primary or secondary key stage (between ages 5 and 18). Projects focused on key transition points, such as moving between primary and secondary school or into college or work, should highlight this.

The funder updated its criteria to be clearer about what it funds, so applicants should check they are still eligible before applying.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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Grant

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Revenue

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Who can apply

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a UK-based organisation.
• You need to be a registered charity, Community Interest Company, Charitable Incorporated Organisation or registered as an exempt charity.
• Priority is given to organisations with an annual income of less than £1 million – though they will consider organisations with a higher income where literacy is a new strand of work.
• You can apply again if you have previously received a grant. They have a separate re-application process consisting of a short form and conversation. They ask organisations who have received multiple years of funding to wait a year before re-applying, to enable them to support new applicants as well as existing grant holders. If you have previously received a grant, please get in touch to discuss this in more detail.
• If you have applied and been unsuccessful, please wait a year before re-applying.

When to apply

Applications can be submitted at any time, but the funder makes grants three times a year through spring, summer and autumn grant rounds, each with its own cut-off point. Decisions are made within eight weeks of each cut-off, and trustees make the final decision. Applicants are notified if a decision will take longer.

How to apply

Applications are made using the online application form on the funder's website. Applicants need to provide project details, a budget breakdown, their annual income, expenditure and free reserves, and the anticipated budget for the current year. They also need management accounts, financial accounts (if these are not on the Charity Commission website) and a safeguarding or child and/or vulnerable adult protection policy.

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Activites funded: Education and training

Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Socially isolated people People in poverty Learning disabilities Unemployed Young people

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