Grants
Grants Programme Guidelines
How to
apply
You must complete our application form which can
be downloaded from this site. It is also available as a
hardcopy with our Guidelines brochure, on disk, on tape, in braille
and in large print. Alternatively, you may be
interested in using our new Online Application System -
click here
for further information.
Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be considered.
Important announcement
The Trust's existing main grants programmes will close for new
applications on Monday 1at October 2007. For further information,
click here.
The process
Your application will be considered by the Trust's committee and
your form will be included in the papers for a public
committee meeting so you should ensure that the completed form
provides a sufficient summary of what is proposed without the need
for any other information to be attached.
All applications will be acknowledged. Before the application is
considered by the committee it will have been assessed and we
may need to visit you.
Any grant agreed by the Trust will be subject to certain terms
and conditions and monitoring requirements.
What type of grants do we give?
We give grants for either running costs or capital
costs. Grants for running costs can be from one to three years.
Projects of an exceptional or strategic nature may then make an
application for a further two years, a maximum total of five
years in all.
Grants may be awarded for feasibility studies or disability
access audits (up to £5,000 per grant) to help organisations obtain
the best advice to develop their proposed projects.
Some large multi-faceted charities can be supported with up to
three grants; you are advised to speak to us if you think this
might apply to your organisation.
We want to increase environmental activity across London. If you
hold a grant on any of our programmes and if the environment is not
your main focus you can apply for an additional grant under our
London's environment programme.
Core costs
We recognise that core costs are incurred in the delivery of
good services and are willing to consider supporting such
costs, providing the work supported meets the Trust’s stated
funding criteria.
Timetable
We meet regularly and applications are accepted throughout
the year. It takes about four months from receiving your
application until a final decision is reached.
When can you re-apply?
At the end of a three year grant from the Trust, you may make a
further application for up to three years provided it is for a
different purpose. If you wish to apply for the same purpose, you
can do so three years after the project end date.
In the case of capital grants, a year must have elaspsed since
payment so that we can sensibly monitor the use made of the
grant.
How much do we give?
We have no minimum amount but applications over £25,000 need to
be accompanied by a detailed proposal. Large grants to small
organisations are unlikely to be made.
Other funding
We expect organisations to have some other revenue funding and a
track record before making a grant and are unlikely to be your
largest single funder.
Assessment
Our staff and the Grants Committee give careful
consideration to all applications. Unfortunately demands for
assistance always exceed funds available. This means that some good
applications, whilst meeting our criteria, still have to be
rejected. You can re-apply one year after rejection.
Remember, If you want to talk about your application, you
can get in touch with our grants team. We will be happy to
discuss it with you.