Grants - Grant Applicants

What funds does the Foundation manage?

The Foundation has several named funds, details of which can be found on our grants page.

We also manage an unrestricted general fund for all other projects.

 

Do we have to be a registered charity to get funding?

No – we make grants to community groups that are not registered charities, but they must be properly constituted and have a bank account in the name of the group. However, if your are carrying out charitable work and your income exceeds £5,000, we would expect you to be registered with the Charity Commission..

When do your grants panels meet?

Our general grant panels meet every three months, usually in September, December, March and June each year. Completed applications are required to be with us by the middle of the month before so that they can be properly assessed. Urgent projects can be considered on a rolling basis and Fair Share Trust also has a rolling programme of assessment meetings.

Can we get help with our forms?

Yes – we are quite happy to talk through your bid either by phone, e-mail or in person.

Do we need to tell you how we’ve spent the grant?

Yes – we will need a report from you that shows how the grant has been used for the project shown in the application. Depending on the size of the grant, we may ask to see receipts for items purchased. We will ask for copies of any documents that show how the grant was used (e.g. newsletters, photograph of events etc.) and ask that you publicise the Foundation’s grant in your annual report and accounts. Failure to meet our terms and conditions may jeopardise future support and in extreme circumstances, we may require a refund of grant moneys.