The JaDE Charitable Trust
A trust providing small grants to support the following:
The prevention or relief of poverty
The advancement of citizenship or community development
The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
The advancement of animal welfare
Such other charitable purposes that the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit in line with the laws of England and Wales
Please note our average grants are £500- £1,000 up to a maximum of £2,000
What we won't fund
Individuals needing financial aid for relief from poverty (this will be provided by supporting organisations)
Projects that should be funded through statutory funding
Capital Building Projects
Small domestic animals
On-going running costs (we seek to support new initiatives)
Projects with a total value of over £50k, any higher value projects supported will be at trustees discretion
Who can apply for funding?
Registered Charities - charities registered with the Charity Commission
Educational Institutions - schools, colleges, universities
Individuals - for professional development, research or personal development only
Other Organisations - local voluntary groups, community groups, university societies, not-for profit companies or similar.
What are our Selection Criteria?
A need that links to one of our charitable aims
Clear Outcome & Benefits
Measurable impact
Sustainability
Value for money
A clear drive, vision and professionalism
Innovation
What are our Priorities?
Those where other funding is difficult to source
Where a small grant might enable a larger project to go ahead, such as meeting a shortfall in funding.
Those that demonstrate the best value outcomes in the most innovative way
Any other priorities that the trustees may, from time to time, decide.
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS WE WOULD CONSIDER FUNDING
For more details see our Grant-Making Policy on How To Apply
The Prevention or Relief of Poverty
Foodbanks
Community Centres
Outreach programmes
Training or skills development courses
Support for start-up community businesses
The Advancement of citizenship or Community Development
The Scout Association - equipment or camps
The Guide association - equipment or specific activities
Youth Groups - special initiatives, new activities
Gap year volunteering
Educational establishments needing out-of-budget funding
Advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Enhancing a local green space
Building a community wildlife pond
Installing green energy in a local community
Funding training materials for an environmental education project
Funding out of school nature club
Providing funding for a new marine protected area
Fund trap cameras on a nature reserve
Support a nature reserve in the UK or overseas
The Advancement of Animal Welfare
Funding research into Bird Flu Vaccine
Fund a research project into Tasmanian Devils Facial Tumor Desease
Funding a veterinary professional to undertake a course that will have key benefits for wildlife
Funding of the three R’s research (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement)