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The aim of the Fund is to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions or statutory sources. They support work at a community level.

Current funding priorities are:

• Asylum Seekers and Refugees: support organisations and projects which provide essential services; which help meet their needs; and which support their integration within the wider community.
• Penal Affairs: support work "through the door" where organisations go into prisons with projects and support to help prisoners (especially women) cope and/or maintain family bonds and to be better able to resettle positively when released. Also support post-release projects which support positive resettlement and a reduction in the likelihood of reoffending.

You cannot apply if you are currently a grant holder and your grant is not due to end until 2024.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Applicant success rate:

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Fund award sizes

Average:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

To be eligible to apply, your total annual income as shown in your most recent accounts should be no more than £250,000.

If your income is above that in your latest accounts but your average income over the most recent three years is under £250k then you can still apply – this is to allow for one-off “good” years.

The Fund are keen to support small organisations and their preference is to fund those already established rather than new ones (though these are still eligible).

Maximum annual income:

£250,000

When to apply

The next opening period is likely to be in mid 2025.

How to apply

Apply online via the Fund website. You must complete an eligibility checklist before accessing the form.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Citizenship and community involvement Education and training Employability services Recreation and social activities Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed Offenders and ex-offenders Refugees and asylum seekers

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