What will happen to my application?

Applications can be submitted at any time of the year. A letter acknowledging the application will be sent within 2 weeks of receipt.

Summaries of applications which are within the Foundation’s priorities and guidelines are sent to Trustees with advice. If there is sufficient support, the application will be submitted to a meeting of the Grants Committee for a decision. Before the meeting, applicants will be asked to provide written confirmation that all staff working with the client group concerned have had appropriate checks through the Criminal Records Bureau. If a grant of more than £10,000 is under consideration, an assessment visit may be made by one of the staff or an independent assessor. If there is insufficient support, applicants will be informed, usually, within six weeks of receipt.

The Grants Committee meets quarterly to consider supported applications in February, May, July and November. Applications must be received at least 8 weeks prior to a meeting in order to be considered at the next meeting but it cannot be guaranteed that any appeal will go to a particular meeting. Applicants whose appeals have been considered at those meetings will be informed in writing of the Trustees’ decision within two weeks of the meeting. If a grant is awarded, only one grant can be supported in any 12 month period.

Applicants who are unsuccessful are required to wait a minimum of six months from the date of notification before reapplying.

Applicants whose appeals are outside the Foundation’s objects or current policy will be notified within four weeks of receipt.

Your completed application should be addressed to:-