The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interests being funded each year:
- In 2024, the third (July) and fourth (September) rounds will focus on Food Poverty given the increasing levels across the UK. Priority will be to projects that focus on enabling resilience and independence, in particular food education and cooking skills.
- In 2025, the first two rounds will focus on Access to the Arts. The third and fourth rounds will focus on Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
The Trust awards grants of either £1,000 or £5,000 depending on the grant round:
- Round 1 – £1,000
- Round 2 – £5,000
- Round 3 – £1,000
- Round 4 – £5,000
The level of grant awarded is determined by the income of the charity:
- Grants of £1,000 are available for charities with an operating income of between £100,000 and £1 million.
- Grants of £5,000 are available for charities with a minimum operating income of £1 million. There is no maximum level.
Charities may only apply for one grant per calendar year.
Organisations registered with the Charity Commission (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or OSCR, or exempt from registration, can apply.
Round 4 will open for applications on 1 September 2024.
Applicants should first read the guidelines and FAQs before starting the application process.
The online application form can be found on the Trust’s website.
The Trust publishes a list of successful applicants after the trustee meetings. Those who have received funding will find their name on the Trust’s website in the ‘Successful Applicants’ section.
