Summary

Gives one-off capital grants to UK charities working in the following areas:

• Alcohol and substance misuse
• Disabled people
• Disadvantaged young people
• Domestic and sexual violence
• Elderly people
• Homelessness
• Disadvantaged minority communities
• Prisoners and ex-offenders
• Visual impairment

They fund both large and small projects and grants are awarded towards capital projects which they define as: Buildings: purchase, construction, renovation or refurbishment; Fittings, Fixtures, and Equipment; or Vehicles.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Applicant success rate:

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Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

They fund charities that are registered with Charity Commission/OSCR including (S)CIO; Companies Limited by Guarantee without capital share (CIC); and charities exempt from HMRC Tax. You must provide your Registration Number (if applicable, attach your HMRC Tax exemption certificate).

Maximum annual income:

£15,000,000

When to apply

Applications are accepted at any time. They aim to make a decision within eight weeks for grants and projects less than £10,000 or within six months for grants over £10,000.

How to apply

Take the eligibility quiz on the Foundation where you will be directed to the correct application form (Main or Small grants programme).

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice & information Advocacy Citizenship & community involvement Education & training Employability services Financial advice & support General charitable activities Health care & wellbeing Health education & promotion Mental health care

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black & Ethnic Minorities Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed LGBTQI people Mental health conditions Offenders & ex-offenders Older people Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees & asylum seekers Victims of crime & abuse Women & girls Young people

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