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
Only online applications will be accepted. Please do not send speculative appeals via the post - these will not be considered by trustees
If you are successful, please wait 2 years before making a further application.
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
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.
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
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.
For more details see our Grant-Making Policy on How To Apply
Foodbanks
Community Centres
Outreach programmes
Training or skills development courses
Support for start-up community businesses
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
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
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)