The Small Grants Scheme is designed to support charities registered and operating in the United Kingdom, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. School PTAs and Friend groups are not eligible to apply. Newly set up charities without a track record are unlikely to be successful.
Online applications can be accepted from charities that have an annual turnover of less than £150,000 per annum.
The focus will be to make one-year grants only, to cover core costs, projects, essential equipment or building projects. The priority will be to support local charities still active in their communities which are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community. Applicants must show how any grant will make a significant difference to their current work.
Charities must demonstrate ongoing financial viability over the next 12 months. If you cannot demonstrate this, your application is likely to be declined.
Charities can apply for between £2,000 and £10,000.
There are no deadlines - online applications can be submitted at any time. Once received, it will take up to four months, occasionally longer, to receive a decision from Trustees.
