Wales specific funding
Ford Britain Trust
Funding available: small grants - up to £250; large grants - £250 - £3,000
Application deadline: Small Grants: 1 March; 1 June; 1 September; and 1 November.
Large Grants: 1 May; and 1 September.
The Ford Britain Trust was created for the advancement of education and other charitable purposes beneficial to the community. In making donations, the Trustees pay particular attention to those organisations that are: located in and working in areas where the Ford Motor Company Limited has its present activities; and have a long-standing association with local communities ie Essex, Bridgend, Southampton and Daventry.
Yapp Charitable Trust
Funding available: Up to £3,000 per year for three years
Yapp Charitable Trust make grants for running costs to small registered charities in England and Wales to help sustain their existing work. The work must focus on one of the priority areas: elderly people, children and young people aged 5 - 25, people with disabilities or mental health problems, moral welfare, or education and learning.
People’s Postcode Trust
Funding available: between £500 and £5,000 (£2,000 if not a registered charity)
Application deadline: quarterly basis for grants under £2,000.
The People's Postcode Trust, a trust set up by the “People’s Postcode Lottery” in April 2009, offers grants to small organisations and community groups. This supports projects lasting up to three months in the areas of: poverty prevention; advancement of health; community development; public sports; human rights; and environmental protection.
Moto Trust Community Grant Scheme
Funding available: unlikely to support applications above £10,000
Application deadlines: January 2012
Local charities and community groups that are located within 25 miles of one of the 48 Moto Service stations may be eligible to apply for funding through the Moto Trust’s Community Grant Scheme. Since 2005, the Moto in the Community Trust has been supporting various local, national and international charities by raising money at Moto sites nationwide and giving this back to our communities through grants. Projects supported by Moto in the Community include local schools, sports clubs, community groups, the elderly, education and environmental initiatives. In order to apply for a Grant, you should contact the relevant Moto Service Area to introduce your organisation.
Greggs Foundation Grants
Funding available: £2,000
Application deadline: any time
Local not for profit organisations such as charities, charitable companies, churches and schools can apply for grants through the Greggs Foundation regional grants programme. The Greggs Foundation prioritises local organisations that help people in need in their local area. Most of the grants are to support an identifiable cause such as trips, activities and equipment.
New Look Foundation
Funding available: not specified
Application deadline: any time
The New Look Foundation is open to applications from schools, community groups, and charities registered in England and Wales. The Foundation seeks to support:
- educational activities aimed at helping people to help themselves
- activities aimed at generating local communities and promoting a positive 'community spirit'
- activities which help people to feel included in local community life who might otherwise feel excluded
- activities which promote positive self-esteem and confidence.
The Morgan Foundation
Funding available: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified
Grants to support charities across North Wales, Merseyside, West Cheshire and North Shropshire.
The Morgan Foundation specialises in supporting organisations helping children and families and we will consider any work which has a positive effect on their welfare and quality of life, or which expands the opportunities and life choices for young people in this region.
Ford Britain Trust
Funding available: Small Grants - up to £250; Large grants - £250 to £3,000
Support for projects focusing on education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects that provide clear benefits to the local communities close to Ford's UK locations: Essex (including East London) Bridgend (South Wales), Southampton and Daventry.
Awards for All Wales
Funding available: £500 to £5,000
Application deadline: any time.
The main aim of Awards for All Wales is to fund projects which involve people in their local community, bringing them together to take part in and enjoy a wide range of heritage, charitable, health, educational, environmental and other community activities.
Margaret Davies Charity
Registered charitable organisations, which benefit the people of Wales, are supported in the following areas: the visual arts; the performing arts; education; health and social; and provision for youth.Further details are available from Margaret Davies Charity, The Offices, Plas Dinam, Llandinam, Powys SY17 5DQ. Tel 01686 689172 or email daviescharities@freeserve.co.uk.
Welsh Assembly Government Free Breakfast Initiative
The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age registered in maintained primary schools in Wales to have a free, healthy breakfast at school each day.
It is optional for schools to take up the offer, but for those who wish to do so, it is entirely funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. There is no charge to the school or parents of children attending.
For further information, please visit the primary school free breakfast initiative page.