Applying for a grant

The application process

If you believe that your appeal falls within the funding policy of the Trust you should apply as follows:

1. Make your application in writing to the Director. There is no set application form.
2. Please restrict your application to two pages and include details of your charitable status, specifically the registered charity number.
3. Include a brief description of the background, aims and objectives of the charity; details of the specific appeal for which funding is sought together with the funding target; and the balance of funding outstanding at the time of the application.
4. Finally, please enclose a copy of your most recent Annual Report and Accounts, unless this is available from the Charity Commission website.

Applicants are welcome to contact the Trust staff to make initial enquiries, establish eligibility, discuss time scales and seek further guidance about an application. The simplest method for making contact is to telephone the Trust's office and speak to one of the Directors.

When to apply

The Trustees meet four times a year to consider Major Appeals, in February, May, July and October. Appeals on the Minor Appeals Agenda are considered four times a year at variable times between the Main Agenda Meetings.

The selection procedure can take between three to six months so it is advisable to apply in plenty of time, especially if funding is required by a certain date.

Appeal assessment process

Each application is considered on its merits and all will receive a reply as soon as possible, although research and consultation may delay a response from time to time.

All rejected applications will receive notification and an outline explanation for an appeal’s rejection will be given.

Those appeals that are listed for consideration for a Major Award will normally receive a visit from one of the Trust’s Directors who will subsequently report to the Trustees.