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Weavers Benevolent Fund

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The Weavers' Company Benevolent Fund supports people in trouble, particularly offenders, ex-offenders and young people involved in the Criminal Justice System. There is a preference for pump-priming new and innovative projects that could serve as a model for similar work elsewhere. Applicants must show they have investigated other sources of funding and made plans for future funding.

Their priorities are:

supporting offenders and ex-offenders into work by building skills and capability for sustainable employment
helping specific groups within the criminal justice sector that are less popular with other funders
supporting young people already involved in the Criminal Justice System to realise their full potential and participate fully in society, rather than general youth development projects

The funder runs a Small Grants Programme and a Main Grants Programme, which have different application processes.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:: Grant
Type of cost:: Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

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Who can apply

UK registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) can apply, including larger organisations. Applicants should be able to demonstrate impact with ex-offenders, young offenders or young people at risk of offending, working either within a local area or nationally.

Maximum annual income:: £5,000,000

When to apply

The Charitable Grants Committee meets in February, June and October to consider applications from the preceding round. Applicants are advised to apply well ahead of the closing date, as processing can take several months.

Closing dates for applications in 2026 / 27:

Thursday 12 November 2026 (to be considered in Feb 27)
Thursday 11 March 2027 (to be considered in June 27)
Thursday 1 July 2027 (to be considered in Oct 27)
Thursday 1 November 2027 (to be considered in Feb 28)

Next deadline: 12 Nov 2026

How to apply

Applicants should first read the funder's guidelines, available on their website, and indicate whether they are applying to the Small Grants Programme or the Main Grants Programme.

The application form can be downloaded from the funder's website. It must be completed, printed, signed and posted to the funder's office together with a simple project budget. Organisations that are not registered charities must also attach their latest audited accounts. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed, and Main Grants applicants may receive an assessment visit.

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