Applications should be made directly to the Charity on the standard application form (together with all relevant supporting documentation), following which a Grant Officer will arrange for any necessary due diligence work and, if appropriate, visit the applicant.
Applications will be judged against the following criteria:
- Clarity of outcomes and measurement criteria
- Enduring benefit and innovation– either from an ongoing project or to the individuals involved
- Sound governance, including safeguarding and statutory filings on time
- Acceptable level of reserves and administration expenses
- Financial stability
Once the grant is awarded periodic update reports showing performance against set outcomes and targets will be required and an evaluation form completed. We ask that grants/payments are acknowledged on recipient’s letterhead.
The application deadlines are 1 March and 1 September each year and the Trustees will make their decisions at meetings in May and November. A sub-group meets more frequently to assess grant applications (other than multi-year) of up to £4,000.