Community cohesion

The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust funds United Kingdom Registered Charities operating in the UK in the fields of the advancement of the arts, health and medical welfare and environmental protection or improvement.

The Trustees will consider applications for core costs or projects and are very conscious of the work involved in applying for a grant and encourage charities to consider whether their work aligns with the Trust’s priorities for the next three years before submitting an application.

The aim of this programme is to support individuals and organisations who have experienced barriers to accessing our funding. Creative Steps aims to address this by supporting artists, creatives, and organisations throughout their developmental journey.

You’ll find full details on the programme in the Guidelines.

There are Creative Steps programmes for Individuals and Organisations.

Tasgadh is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment nor can the fund be used to match other Creative Scotland funds.

Each applicant may apply for an award of between £250 and £1,000.

The Ernest Bailey Charity considers requests for financial assistance annually. The Charity is required to ensure that funds must be applied for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Matlock and district (Matlock, Matlock Bath, Bonsall, Cromford, Darley Dale, Northwood and Tinkersley, part of Rowsley, South Darley, Starkholmes and Tansley) in one or more of the following ways:-

Active Communities - Our open funding programme open in different parts of Great Britain at different times. We're looking for small and local projects, genuinely designed and run by local people. We offer funding of between £5,000 and £40,000 for projects lasting up to two years.

Your project should be for people who experience greater social and economic disadvantage than those living in other areas. It should create stronger connections between people by helping them to meet up regularly.

The Alec Dickson trust supports young people who, through volunteering or community service, aim to enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society. 

Funding is typically up to £500 – for more information on applying, please see the charity’s website.

Grants are available to registered charities, both local and national, that are working for the relief of poverty, distress and sickness and the advancement of education, religion and charitable purposes which benefit communities in Dorset and West Hampshire.

The Ahavas Chesed Trust supports a range of charitable causes including education/training; advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty; and religious activities. Grant funding is available to individuals and organisations throughout England and Wales. 

To apply or for more information please contact the email/phone numbers above. 
 

The Hadrian trust is a grant giving organisation that provides funding to social welfare and charitable organisations working for the benefit of the people and the environment of Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham, including Hartlepool.